‘She’s dangerous’: Judge bans San Diego woman from her former home after 2 suspicious fires and $200K insurance payout vanishes — neighbors say hoarding, threats and chaos went on for years
A San Diego judge has ordered Lisa Golden to stay at least 100 yards away from her Ocean View Hills home after two suspicious fires and the disappearance of a $200,000 insurance payout reports CBS 8 San Diego. Neighbors say the home on Mariner Drive has been a source of stress and fear for years […]
Here are the top 8 ‘buyer-repellant’ items you should never have in your home when selling — especially in today’s lousy US market. How many are hurting your bottom line?
From a seller’s perspective, the only way to describe the current housing market in the U.S. is lousy. A typical home sits on the market for 40 days on average it’s sold. With an estimated 500,000 more sellers than buyers, Redfin reports that home listings are sitting at a five-year high. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
Most Americans mentally spend their paychecks before money hits their bank account: How to avoid paycheck stress and create a financial plan that works
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. A new survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of EarnIn found that the average American has already mentally spent more than half of their paycheck before it lands […]
I’ve worked for the municipality for 10 years making more than $100K with a pension — but I hate my job and dread going into work. Should I quit?
For almost a decade, Joe has worked for the municipality, pulling in an enviable salary of more than $100K a year. Not only does he have job security, but he also gets generous vacation time, health insurance and a pension. His friends and family think he’s got it made. But every morning, Joe dreads going […]
I’m an artist who makes $80K/year — but major home repairs have depleted my emergency savings. Should I pause my retirement contributions to rebuild my emergency fund?
Aside from saving for retirement, one of the best things you can do with your money is build an emergency fund. Life happens, and a designated stash of cash can come in handy when you’re suddenly hit with a major car repair or a medical emergency. Take Kerry, for example. Kerry, a self-employed artist that […]
My new job has me on the road a lot. I claim mileage and get $200/month in car allowance — but I’m spending a fortune on gas. Should I buy a second, more fuel efficient car just for work?
Balancing your work life with your personal life is hard enough — especially when both rely on the same car. Say you’ve just taken a new job that has you driving constantly in your own vehicle. The company helps out by reimbursing you per mile and even offers a monthly stipend. Altogether, that’s about an […]
‘It’s heartbreaking’: More than 100 victims banded together through Facebook to seek justice after Houston business owner defrauded them of $1M — here’s how to spot a sketchy builder
For the third time, Amanda Sparks, the owner of A&L Sheds, has been arrested — this time, in Montgomery County, Texas. Authorities allege she scammed more than 100 people out of more than $1 million by promising to build sheds and tiny homes that were never delivered. Sparks’ previous arrests occurred in Gray and Harris […]
Owner of 175-year-old farm left in ‘shock’ as New Jersey town tries to seize the land for affordable housing — and now the USDA chief is involved. Who do you side with?
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. Andy Henry and his brother Christopher own a 21-acre farm in Cranbury, New Jersey — land their maternal great-grandfather purchased in 1850. But after 175 years of family ownership, […]
My mom bought life insurance for my toddler as a birthday gift — but I want to decline it. How do I do that without offending her?
Picture this: you’re in the throes of raising a child, spending your day managing a playful toddler, when your mom sends you a text message asking for the baby’s Social Security number. Without giving it much thought, you text back and give it to her. But then a week later, you’re shocked to receive an […]
‘We’re just waiting it out’: Sellers are being forced to slash prices as homes now sit on the market for months on Galveston Island — why the tides have turned on this once-hot beach town
Located just an hour from Houston, coastal getaway Galveston Island is going through a housing slump. Once a dream destination for vacation homes and investment properties, the island city has become a buyer’s market. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]