This 30-year-old tree named Donaldson may be researchers’ best shot at rooting out the deadly disease decimating Florida’s citrus trees — why they believe studying it may prove fruitful
When Americans think of fresh orange juice, they probably picture a glass poured straight from Florida’s sun-drenched groves. But for two decades, the state’s citrus industry has been under siege by a bacterial infection called citrus greening — wiping out 90% of its crop. Now, hope is budding on an unlikely branch: a 30-year-old tree […]
Super-rich Americans like Mark Zuckerberg and Jay-Z have taken out mortgages for homes they can easily afford — here’s why
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. For many people, the only way to afford a home is to finance it with a mortgage and pay off that loan over time. During the first quarter of […]
My 71-year-old father lost ‘every cent’ of his 6-figure 401(k) and savings — all because he trusted the wrong person online, and fell for an online scam. Can he dig himself out of this hole?
Americans lose billions of dollars every year to fraud, many of them are older. Imagine a 71-year-old retiree who falls for an online scam and loses every cent of his entire 401(k) and savings.The magnitude of this loss would put his entire financial future at risk. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
‘It isn’t OK. It’s stupid’: Dave Ramsey scolds Seattle man for getting $180K into debt despite making more than six figures a year
Ryan, a recent caller to The Dave Ramsey Show, explained that he’s in "a bit of a jam" and — while he tried to consolidate his loans — he didn’t qualify and now he doesn’t know how to get out of the crushing debt he’s racked up and the poor credit he now has as […]
‘I was more than heartbroken’: This Houston mother paid $2.5K for her daughter’s custom prom dress — but says she wasted another $8K after the designer ‘dropped the ball,’ ruining her night
Parents in Houston were left fuming after a local designer failed to deliver on custom prom dresses for their daughters, with one mother saying she’s out thousands of dollars due to the debacle. Kewana Jones Harvey’s daughter, Kiya Harvey, had been looking forward to senior prom for years, and as a mother she wanted to […]
Fraudsters are using a $20 ‘distraction’ scam to steal thousands of dollars from victims — nearly $5,000 drained from 1 LA teacher’s bank account. Here’s how the ‘huge violation’ went down
It’s not every day a stranger insists on handing you a $20 bill you didn’t drop. But for Sarah — whose last name has been withheld, as reported by Fox LA — that’s exactly what happened on an ordinary Wednesday afternoon at a Ralphs grocery store in Van Nuys. "He came much closer to me […]
Billionaire Ray Dalio says Americans should be ‘very worried’ about an ‘economic heart attack’ — but he likes these 2 shockproof assets for protection. Defend your nest-egg now
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. Billionaire Ray Dalio recently made a shocking comment about the state of the economy, claiming an American “economic heart attack” is nearly inevitable, but his warning also came with […]
These 4 common retirement hardships could sneak up and smack you in the first 6 months after you quit work
We all know that retirement presents probably the greatest financial challenge of our lifetimes. And we also know that the money worries certainly won’t go away once we’re actually done with careers and ready to relax. But retirement is also full of hidden life lessons that go beyond money. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
‘Chaotic and confusing’: How the latest ‘emergency message’ from Social Security will impact beneficiaries who were overpaid — plus what you can do to protect yourself from future shocks
Think Social Security is a sure thing? Between 2015 and 2022, the government mistakenly shelled out nearly $72 billion, and now it wants that money back, even if the error wasn’t your fault. To that end, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going after overpayments more aggressively. In March, it announced plans to withhold 100% […]
Are you a spender, saver, earner or ostrich? No matter your financial personality type there’s a budget for you!
If you’ve ever tried and failed to stick to a budget, the problem may not be with you but with your budgeting strategy. Different forms of financial management suit some personalities better than others — select the wrong one and you could find it difficult to stay on track. The different money personality types To […]