NYC has up to 8,600 empty affordable housing units — while 240,000 New York families languish on a housing waitlist. Here’s why one city councilor says the ‘situation is appalling’
New York City may be facing a critical shortage of affordable housing, but with nearly 6,000 affordable units currently vacant, city lawmakers are left scratching their heads. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is responsible for providing low-income residents with housing that they can comfortably afford. Since low-income residents can afford less than 1% […]
400 tons of apricots could go to waste after a buyer bailed on these California farmers — here’s their desperate plan to race against rot
The orchard branches are weighed down with apricots, but what looks like a bountiful harvest is causing massive strain for Fantozzi Farms. The farm based in Patterson, California was on track to sell its apricot harvest to its usual buyer. But days before harvest, the deal unexpectedly collapsed. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
My dad just died and I found out he cut all 3 of his other kids out of his will for ‘betraying’ him — I feel guilty keeping everything and my siblings are furious. What should I do?
The death of a loved one can be devastating for a family, but when a disputed will quickly follows the funeral, the grieving process often turns into a bitter dispute. Case in point: the Levitt family. Caroline Levitt, a 29-year-old woman who is grieving the loss of her father, has been grappling with backlash from […]
My mom now needs more care than my siblings and I can manage. We think it’s time for assisted living. But she has no retirement savings, only Social Security — what are her best options?
One of life’s hardest challenges is watching our parents grow old. The moment you realize you may need to move them out of their own home and into a facility can be an especially wrenching moment. It’s especially hard when you or your parent might not be financially prepared for the move — not to […]
Popular Tiktok asks users the craziest way they paid off their debt and the answers may surprise you. Here’s some better ways to manage your debt
Debt can make people desperate for financial change — some may even resort to using extreme measures to do so. Popular social media account @morganresets brought this reality to light when she posted a TikTok video asking fellow users how they recommend she deal with her $80k in debt in “unhinged” ways. They took the […]
A California woman asked Suze Orman if she’d be responsible for her husband’s credit card debt if something happened to him — here’s what you need to know
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. In an episode of Suze Orman’s Women & Money podcast, Jane from California wrote into the show to pick Orman’s brain about her husband’s credit card debt. Her question […]
‘You willfully ruined people’s lives’: Florida man to spend 20 years behind bars for swindling customers out of $1.3M — leaving them with unfinished pools and ‘a shattered sense of security’
Putting a pool in your backyard is a major decision — costing upwards of $100,000, according to HomeGuide — that inevitably involves disruption. But for Tampa Bay-area clients of Olympus Pools, the cost and disruption were far more than they bargained for. As WFLA News Channel 8 reports, hundreds were left with nothing but holes […]
‘We’re not robots’: As recession looms, Americans may be unsure about what to do with their 401(k) — here’s what experts recommend
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. Since 1950, the US has weathered 11 recessions, proving time and again that downturns aren’t a question of if, but when. After a strong performance from the S&P 500 […]
‘This is our lifeline’: Las Vegas seniors with mobility issues say a broken elevator in their building left them stranded in their units for more than a week — what to do if it happens to you
Residents at Harmony Senior Apartments in Las Vegas say they were effectively trapped in their homes for more than a week after the only working elevator in one of the buildings broke down. Many use walkers or wheelchairs and say that without the elevator, it’s impossible to manage basic daily tasks. “This is our lifeline […]
This LA building is being taken over by squatters, crime, vandalism, even fires. Owner has spent $100K on repairs — but the city hasn’t acted. Here’s what she’s up against in California
The owner of a commercial building in Huntington Park, California, says she’s been battling squatters for years — and she’s had enough. Dr. Tahani Soliman, who owns an office near Rugby and Slauson avenues, says trespassers have repeatedly caused fires, stolen utilities and stripped rooftop air conditioning units. Despite spending thousands on repairs and security, […]