‘[Stocks] are very unsafe for tomorrow’: Warren Buffett once revealed the biggest risk with the US stock market — here’s what it is and how to capitalize for big riches
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. What’s the biggest risk investors face in the stock market? Depending on who you talk to, it could be anything from tariff uncertainty to geopolitical conflicts. It might even […]
‘He doesn’t let you in the shop’: Knoxville auto repair customers waited up to 2 years to get their cars back — after paying thousands. Here’s what happened and how to avoid a repair scam
Customers across Knoxville were left without their cars — or their money — after trusting auto shop owner Jason Beeler with costly repairs, according to WATE 6 On Your Side. Beeler, the sole operator of Affordable Automotive Repair, is under investigation after police found more than a dozen vehicles in his locked shop, many of […]
‘We’re looking at a slowdown’: 3 warning signs point to a U.S. recession. Find out what the indicators are and how to protect your finances in the months ahead
The U.S. is not in a recession — yet. But with threats of high tariffs on U.S. imports, policy uncertainty, mass deportations and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts, some economic observers believe the odds are rising. “We’ve got a real uncertainty problem, it’s going to be hard to fix that,” former Treasury Secretary Lawrence […]
‘I could be dead in a year or two’: Social Security asks California man with HIV to repay $201K in disability benefits — here’s what to do if Social Security slashes your benefits
Government spending and jobs are being cut across the board, and it doesn’t seem like there isn’t an agency left untouched — including Social Security. This became all too real, and frightening, for Paul Aguilar, who recently got a letter from the agency telling him his disability benefits had been slashed. Even worse? The agency […]
I’m 60, just divorced, and lost $1.2 million in the process — will I ever recover from this setback? Here’s how to build a secure retirement even when you have to rebuild your life
Even the most confident financial planner can question their future after a divorce. But let’s say you’ve spent years as the primary breadwinner in your relationship, steadily building a comfortable retirement nest egg, only to lose both your life partner, along with $1.2 million following a costly divorce. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
With rates on pause and 1.2 million mortgages up for renewal, now’s the time to act — here are 10 critical moves to protect your home and your financial future in 2025
As Canada enters a critical period of mortgage renewals in 2025 and 2026, homeowners and financial experts are closely monitoring interest rate movements for signs of relief — and it appears the Bank of Canada (BoC) offered a glimmer of hope for variable-rate mortgage holders and first-time buyers with a rate drop of 0.25%. The […]
From emergency savings to dream vacations to lifestyle inflating: 15 things you should — and shouldn’t do — in a recession
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. When the economy takes a hit, unfortunately, so does your wallet. While the standard advice to save diligently, invest in your 401(k) and avoid unnecessary spending still applies, a […]
Trump’s presidency is slowing US tourism — here’s how much it’s expected to dip and what it could mean for your retirement plans
Though President Trump has been in office for a little over two months, sweeping changes in his international relations policies have created huge economic impacts, not least of which is the impact on the tourism industry in the United States. With both heavy tariffs and the threat of invasion impacting relations with our north-of-the-border neighbors, […]
‘Everybody’s hurting’: Even high-income shoppers are turning to Dollar Tree to buy necessities. Are you doing what other Americans are doing in the face of economic uncertainty?
The CEO of Dollar Tree believes tough times are driving sales at the discount giant — which operates both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. Reporting on the quarter that ended in February, CEO Michael Creedon noted a year-over-year increase in both foot traffic (0.7%) and average transaction (up 1.3%). Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
Federal job cuts are pushing US layoffs near COVID-level highs — and it’s not just government workers feeling the fallout. Here’s who could be next
In March of 2025, there was a near-record number of layoffs in the United States. In total, 275,240 workers were laid off during the month, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. This is a 205% increase in the number of layoffs compared with March of 2024, and a 60% increase from the 172,017 […]
