Your unused sick leave could be the secret to a smoother retirement — here’s how to turn it into extra cash, a bigger pension or even a gradual exit from the office
Unused sick leave could be your secret weapon for an easier transition into retirement. Depending on your employer’s rules, it might boost your pension, bolster your wallet or ease you into part-time work. Around 77% of workers have access to paid sick leave, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Paid vacations are available to […]
This Texas auto shop owner says he was forced out of his building thanks to eminent domain — only for it to sit vacant for months before the utility company got around to demolishing it
As Texas rapidly grows, moves to improve infrastructure could hurt small businesses. What started as a calculated business move in a fast-growing area turned into a major setback for Ricky Jordan, president of Fifth Gear Automotive. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. […]
Kevin O’Leary gives this 1 golden piece of money advice to his kids ‘over and over again’ — says it will make you a millionaire even on $68K income. Are you leaving riches on the table?
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. Kevin O’Leary has made numerous investment bets on Shark Tank, backing everything from kitchen gadgets to cat DNA testing. But when it comes to teaching his own kids about […]
This fed up auto shop owner went ‘Batman’ on Milwaukee wheel thieves, hiding GPS trackers on his rims — charges have now been laid. How to protect yourself from this costly crime
Jon Petrie, owner of Tender Car Collision in Milwaukee, says he has been dealing with wheel thefts at his business for years. 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 you can catch up (and fast) Want […]
‘My doctor told me to move’: Mobile homes may be the final refuge for good, cheap living in Florida — but these residents say mold, sewage and pests are taking a toll of their own
Living in a mobile home park should provide affordable housing, not toxic mold and sewage backups — but for many Florida residents, that’s exactly what they’re getting. "The floor is coming up. Mold is terrible. My doctor told me to move," said one Jacksonville resident in an interview with News4Jax. But with a household income […]
‘Cannot do business in the state of California’: Gas could spike to $8 per gallon as two major refineries shut down — and that’s not all. Are the state’s strong regulations worth the cost?
Two large California oil refineries are shutting down, triggering mounting concerns from state legislators, industry groups and many others. Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson of the Gardena district bluntly described his concern during a recent Sacramento hearing. “This is a tremendous loss,” Gipson told NBC Los Angeles, referring to the looming closure of the Phillips 66 plant […]
Sleepless Santa Monica residents say they’re fed up with ‘incessant’ beeping noises from nearby Waymo charging stations keeping them up — but is it simply the cost of regulatory compliance?
When the self-driving ride service Waymo moved two of its charging stations into a residential neighborhood in Santa Monica, no one anticipated a problem. But as KTLA 5 reports, local residents are complaining about the incessant noise coming from the driverless robotaxis every time they back up. “I can’t even keep my windows open, only […]
Living the dream, leasing the nightmare: Young renters are now paying over $6,000 a month to chase the ‘West Village Girl’ fantasy
To her million-plus followers, Miranda McKeon isn’t just living in the West Village — she’s selling the dream. At 23, her mix of polished fashion posts and raw honesty about her breast cancer journey has built a brand that feels both aspirational and relatable, with her West Side Village lifestyle front and center. Long before […]
This California senior dropped by her insurer went from paying $1,100/year to nearly $8,000 — now she’s had to ‘dip into savings’ to survive under ‘last resort’ FAIR plan
Sandy Vignolo is speaking out after her annual insurance premiums increased a staggering amount. The Dutch Flat, California senior is paying nearly $8,000 for fire insurance alone — plus a separate liability policy — after she spent $1,100 to cover her home just a few years ago before her insurer dropped her policy, according to […]
The number of US adults without enough food has spiked nearly 100% since 2021 — economist warns of ‘disconnect’ between Wall Street highs and everyday hunger. Will Trump widen the divide?
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. America is known for its economic might — yet more and more of its citizens are struggling to afford enough food. A new survey from Morning Consult, as reported […]
