This Atlanta couple says they lost $800K to a sophisticated crypto scam — now they worry ‘1 mistake’ will cost them their retirement dreams. And they urge others to learn from their nightmare
Jerry and Mindy Dunaway were looking forward to spending their retirement traveling, golfing and spending time with their grandkids. They believed they had planned well for their financial future. However, those plans now lay in tatters. The Atlanta-area couple fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam that cost them $800,000 they had set aside for retirement. […]
Dr. Oz and RFK Jr. are promising to cure chronic insurance headaches — but experts say no scalpel is sharp enough to cut through ‘prior authorization’ red tape
If your doctor recommended a test or treatment only for your insurance provider to demand more paperwork first, you’re not alone. That obstacle, known as prior authorization, has become a notorious bottleneck in the U.S. health care system, delaying care and frustrating both patients and providers. About 16% of insured adults say they’ve run into […]
Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, died after the cost of his asthma inhaler jumped from less than $70 to over $500. Now, his parents are fighting to change the system they say let their son die
When 22-year-old Cole Schmidtknecht went to Walgreens to refill his asthma inhaler in 2024, he was shocked to learn that the price had jumped from less than $70 to more than $500, according to NBC News. The preventative inhaler Cole’s doctor prescribed him, Advair, was no longer covered by his insurance. Cole left with only […]
Scooping up the cost: Chapman’s Ice Cream freezes prices despite ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs
Chapman’s Ice Cream has been a staple in grocers’ freezers for almost a half a century and the Ontario-based creamery has stayed proud of and true to their origins as one of the favourite ice creams of Canadian families. The recent trade war with the U.S. is no exception. In response to U.S. tariffs on […]
The CEO of Omaha Steaks just warned of a ‘tricky issue’ in America’s beef market — predicts ‘upward pressure’ on prices that tariffs can’t fix. Is it time to eat more fish and turkey?
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. As summer grilling season kicks off, Americans may be in for a costly surprise at the meat counter. Beef prices are climbing — and the latest government data confirms […]
This Texas auto shop owner says he was forced out of his building thanks to eminent domain — only for it to sit vacant for months before the utility company got around to demolishing it
As Texas rapidly grows, moves to improve infrastructure could hurt small businesses. What started as a calculated business move in a fast-growing area turned into a major setback for Ricky Jordan, president of Fifth Gear Automotive. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. […]
California woman admits she’s fed up with her ‘financially irresponsible’ boyfriend of 20 years who, at 56, has saved less than $10K for retirement. The Ramsey Show offers a path forward
Sarah, a 43-year-old from Anaheim, California, has finally had it with her partner of 20 years. “He’s financially irresponsible,” she told The Ramsey Show cohosts John Delony and George Kamel in a clip posted July 2. “He’s 56 and he’s got maybe $8-10,000 in retirement savings.” Now, Sarah is seeking a path forward after admitting […]
I’m about to graduate high school and I always thought my wealthy parents would pay for college — but now they’re telling me having student loans will be character building. What do I do?
Imagine you’re a high school senior nearing graduation and eyeing the start of your college career. You have the grades to get into a good school, but fall short of earning a full scholarship. However, your parents are well-off and can afford to pay for your schooling, so you always figured money wouldn’t be an […]
Sleepless Santa Monica residents say they’re fed up with ‘incessant’ beeping noises from nearby Waymo charging stations keeping them up — but is it simply the cost of regulatory compliance?
When the self-driving ride service Waymo moved two of its charging stations into a residential neighborhood in Santa Monica, no one anticipated a problem. But as KTLA 5 reports, local residents are complaining about the incessant noise coming from the driverless robotaxis every time they back up. “I can’t even keep my windows open, only […]
This Florida receptionist was accidentally paid $400K of someone else’s salary — but she was just arrested. Report says she thought it was a ‘bonus’ for her work. Whose side are you on?
For nearly a year, 29-year-old Yessica Arrua was living like a high-earning veterinarian despite working as a receptionist at a Florida horse clinic. Thanks to a payroll mix-up, Arrua, who is originally from Argentina, allegedly pocketed more than $400,000 of another employee’s salary between February 2022 and January 2023, according to the Daily Mail. During […]