I’m 32 and finally ready to invest in stocks — but I also have no idea where to start. How can I make the most of my money without screwing this up?
If you haven’t started investing in the stock market, you’re not alone. Nearly half (48%) of American adults don’t have any investment assets, according to a 2024 report by asset management firm Janus Henderson. The reasons why included a preference for more accessible assets like cash, being in debt or not understanding how to invest. […]
More Americans in their 20s are ditching college to get into the trades — but are blue collar jobs really more secure?
Would you rather spend four years accumulating significant debt only to face a competitive job market or enroll in a program at a trade school that equips you with a steady income and leaves you with a managable loan balance? That’s the question many young Americans are asking themselves as the economy shifts in fundamental […]
Just 3 companies control nearly 19,000 homes in metro Atlanta — why the situation is ‘unlike anything we’ve ever seen’ in the US so far
When Darren Clark bought his home in Henry County, Georgia, it was more than a personal milestone — it was a legacy. “It means a great deal to own this and leave something for my family,” Clark told WSB-TV. In just a few years, he’s watched the character of his neighborhood shift. “I’d say at […]
‘Not going to happen’: Kevin O’Leary fires back at Trump’s call for retailers to eat the cost of tariffs — and warns Americans will share the pain of Walmart’s price hikes
Kevin O’Leary seems to have changed his tune on President Trump’s tariffs. In a recent interview with NewsNation’s The Hill, the Shark Tank star expressed his doubts on whether retailers would be willing to absorb the rising costs of imported goods thanks to Trump’s tariff war. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
Ottawa woman accuses husband of ‘love bombing,’ leaving her $300K in debt
Browsing the internet or social media will bring about many first-hand accounts of dating and marriage horror stories that would render even the most hopeless romantic a cynic. Here’s one such story. Christina MacCrimmon of Ottawa claims she was the victim of ‘love bombing’, that left her nearly $300,000 in debt. "It’s just unimaginable to […]
Stop overpaying for these 5 things ASAP
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 price of almost everything – from a carton of eggs to a pound of steak – remains stubbornly high. According to a report by Edelman Financial Engines, 58% […]
Florida widow, 84, says she asked for a $25 facial but was pressured into $26,000 of skin care products — here are the tactics shady salespeople use on seniors
Everyday stresses like work, finances and just trying to get through the day can wear a person down. And sometimes, a little self-care seems like the perfect antidote. But for one Florida senior, a quick moment of relaxation quickly spiraled into a financial disaster. What started as a $25 facial at a skincare shop ended […]
Peter Schiff says gold hit a ‘monumental moment’ after soaring to $3,000/ounce — claims now is the ‘perfect time’ to buy despite ‘media silence.’ Are you prepped for more shocks ahead?
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. Investors may be feeling uneasy as stocks struggle amid ongoing trade tensions and tariffs. But according to economist Peter Schiff, one asset is standing out amid the uncertainty: gold. […]
Americans over the age of 55 are the country’s fastest-growing workforce — here’s why so many are now kicking retirement down the road
Joan Madden-Ceballos didn’t make headlines for volunteering or falling victim to a crime. Instead, she caught the attention of Boston 25 News for something that says a lot about about America today: at 70, she’s still on the job. Madden-Ceballos is among the growing number of Americans 65 and older who are staying in the […]
Scammers are getting creative in this 1 new tactic to swindle car sellers — and their ‘pushy’ approach is leaving some paying hundreds out of pocket even when they don’t fall for it
When you think of used car scams, your mind probably goes to dishonest sellers rolling back the odometer or otherwise trying to trick hapless buyers into purchasing a lemon. One new scam takes a different twist, though: sellers being scammed by buyers — and not in the usual way, like with fake cashier’s checks or […]