This Florida man was set to receive a trove of credit card ‘skimmers’ and cloned cards — until customs agents busted the shipment. Here’s where fraudsters use these data-stealing devices
Three people are facing multiple charges after Florida law enforcement officials busted a massive skimming operation in Hernando County, reports FOX 13. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) began an investigation after U.S. Customs and Border Protection confiscated a shipment of illegal skimming devices headed to the […]
I’m 31, locked in a great mortgage rate of 4.75 % when I bought my home 2 years ago, paying $1,000/month, all-in. Now, my boyfriend wants to buy a place together. Should I buy a second home?
A 31-year-old homeowner has found herself in a common modern-day dilemma: Should she stay put in a home she owns (with a great mortgage rate) or take the next step with her partner and buy a second home together? Understandable if she didn’t want to sell — she’s owned her home for less than two […]
Dave Ramsey just issued a blunt reality check to people under 40: ‘If you don’t retire a millionaire, that’s no one’s fault but yours.’ Here’s the math to hit $11,600,000 at 65
While the headlines have been dominated by a rollercoaster in the stock market, financial guru Dave Ramsey isn’t going doom and gloom. In fact, the radio host believes every young North American has a shot at becoming a millionaire. “If you’re under 40 years old and you don’t retire a millionaire, that’s no one’s fault […]
This retired teacher, 77, just moved onto a cruise ship for the next 15 years — claims it’s cheaper than living in California. Does the math make sense for you?
For many retirees, a cruise is a once-in-a-while indulgence but for 77-year-old Sharon Lane, it’s now home. 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 an extra $1,300,000 when you […]
Jamie Dimon issued a warning about the US stock market — said ‘tariffs will likely increase inflation.’ Here’s 3 ways you can ‘crashproof’ your portfolio
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. President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to drive market uncertainty while boosting the price of domestic and imported goods, and may further weigh down a beleaguered U.S. market, according to […]
Never reveal these 5 things to anyone if you’re an older Canadian — or it could backfire badly. How many have you disclosed already?
Older Canadians have a lot to keep an eye on as they age, from health concerns to financial planning to long-term care. But one risk that’s often overlooked is the threat to their personal information. Sharing too much about your finances, legal matters or health, even with close friends or family, can leave you vulnerable […]
‘We’re actually saving them money’: These Portland, Oregon neighbors say city officials are dragging their feet responding to a crime wave — so they grew their own solution
If you were to walk down Southeast Washington Street in the Portland neighborhood of Montavilla, you’d see it lined with flower beds. But things weren’t always that way. Up until recently, residents say a number of RVs were parked where the flowers are now, attracting homeless people and criminal activity. "One thing several neighbors and […]
This woman thought she was sending a teen $2 for a bottle of water on a hot day — until she realized he’d taken $1,100. And she’s not the only one who’s been scammed by Atlanta’s ‘water boys’
As the summer heat kicks in, nothing’s more refreshing than grabbing a cold bottle of water while you’re stuck in traffic. But for some Atlanta drivers, that quick sip has turned into a costly scam draining wallets faster than you can say “Cash App." So-called water boys — teens who hustle bottled water to passing […]
I’m 67 and want to buy my dream retirement home in Florida but I don’t have enough money to buy it in cash — can I still get a mortgage as a retiree?
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. Buying a dream retirement home is a fantasy for many people, but the big question is — can it become a reality? Not all older Americans have enough savings […]
Houston residents say partygoers have turned their streets into parking lots — and are banding together to press the city to take action. What to do if a party house is causing you problems
What happens when your neighborhood turns into a weekend party zone, and you can’t even back your car out of the driveway? Some residents in Houston are finding out the hard way, as locals say an influx of partygoers has overwhelmed their once-quiet streets. “Sometimes you can’t even drive up and down the street,” one […]