Atlanta renters say their complex is ‘unlivable’ with no power and collapsing ceilings — and now they fear eviction as management alleges some tenants are living there illegally
Residents of Bolden Townhomes in southwest Atlanta have long been upset with their living conditions, but now they face something even worse: eviction. Many of these disgruntled renters spoke with Atlanta News First about the “unlivable” conditions they’ve been forced to endure — which reportedly include mold, collapsing ceilings, boarded-up windows and a lack of […]
‘It hurts my heart’: A housing crisis is unfolding in Utah as 27 people found living crammed into 1 house — and advocates say soaring costs mean some families simply ‘cannot afford to live’
Investigators conducting a search warrant at 4:30 a.m. on May 14 discovered no fewer than 27 people living in a single-family home in Washington, Utah. This included three children under the age of 12. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]
‘It’s not my fault’: Oakland Chinatown businesses say they’re fed up with the city for fining them thousands after vandals repeatedly graffiti their properties. Now they’re fighting back
Shop owners in Oakland’s Chinatown are fed up with vandals who repeatedly graffiti their stores and with city officials who keep fining them for it. It’s a never-ending cycle: the walls are spray-painted and employees paint over it, only for the tags to reappear. But the city doesn’t seem to be going after the taggers. […]
‘This guy is our Einstein’: Jamie Dimon says he and Elon Musk ‘hugged it out’ after dropping $162M Tesla lawsuit — vows to support the billionaire as much as he can. Here’s how to tag along
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. It’s not every day that high-profile figures put their differences aside — but that’s exactly what happened. During an appearance on CNBC, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon was asked about […]
‘Grateful to walk away’: 2 houses in this Florida county were recently engulfed in flames caused by popular lithium-ion batteries — but are battery fires covered by insurance?
It started with a lithium-ion battery left charging on a workbench. That single battery caused a raging fire that tore through the Odonnell family’s garage in Spring Hill, Florida. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways […]
Lux for less: Here’s the top 10 cheap hotels in Toronto that won’t have you checking for bed bugs!
Toronto’s popularity with international and domestic travellers continues to grow for good reason. Home to world-class museums, culinary delights, engaging festivals, family-friendly outings and iconic attractions, the friendly and safe city offers endless opportunities for exploration. Best of all, while it may have an (often well-earned) reputation as being a pricey metropolis, it does have […]
Dave Ramsey once told a Ramsey Show caller it’s possible to withdraw at 8% in retirement — but Suze Orman has called even 4% ‘very dangerous’. Who’s right?
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. The 4% rule in retirement has been a widely accepted retirement standard for over 30 years. The rule states that you should draw 4% of your assets from your […]
Should you keep all your money in one bank? We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of centralizing your finances in one place
There’s no denying that using one bank is more efficient, convenient and streamlined than storing your money in multiple banks. But is centralizing all of your wealth in one place truly the best way to manage it? As with most decisions, there are benefits and drawbacks to this common financial practice. Here, we break down […]
Oregon woman, 70, says she’s ‘trying very hard’ to be able to retire by 80 — and now an offer to use her land for a solar farm would make that doable. Dave Ramsey gave her some blunt advice
Abigail, a 70-year-old woman from Portland, Oregon, says she’s “trying very hard to make it possible to retire by 80.” That goal may be within reach now that a solar company has offered to lease her farmland. Still, she’s not sure if the deal is a financial lifeline or a liability. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
California hotel guests awarded $2 million in bed bug lawsuit — they said the 1-night stay left them scarred, seeking medical treatment. How to protect yourself from bed bugs while traveling
Two men expecting a relaxing beachside stay ended up in a nightmare. They were “massacre[d] from bed bug bites” during a one-night hotel stay in Ventura, California, according to a lawsuit. The duo worked with lawyer Brian J. Virag of My Bed Bug Lawyer, Inc. to file the lawsuit in December 2021. A Ventura county […]