‘I’m just livid’: This California woman thought she was tipping $5 until she realized she’d entered $5,000 — only to be told it couldn’t be voided. What to do if it ever happens to you
Americans have long grumbled about tipping culture — but now digital checkout screens are turning that frustration into full-blown financial disasters. Sometimes, the issue isn’t just pressure to tip — it’s how easy it is to make a costly mistake. One in five Americans say they’ve accidentally tipped more than intended on digital checkout screens, […]
Barbara Corcoran spent $13M perfecting her NYC penthouse — but now she’ll likely just get $12M for it. Here’s how to handle strategic renos if you can’t afford to take a $1M hit when you sell
In 1992, real estate mogul and investor Barbara Corcoran worked part-time as a package delivery person to supplement her income. She had founded her real estate firm, the Corcoran Group, but it hadn’t yet taken off. One day, Corcoran delivered an envelope to a 4,600-square-foot penthouse apartment on New York City’s famous Fifth Avenue. From […]
‘A major travesty’: St. Louis couple awarded $48.1M in suit against hospital after they were ‘blindsided’ by negligence during childbirth — what to know if you’re the victim of malpractice
St. Louis’ Blake and Sarah Anyan’s story begins as a fairy tale. The high-school sweethearts were expecting their first baby. The couple chose Mercy Hospital — dubbed ‘The Baby Palace on Ballas’ — for prenatal care, labor and delivery. They chose the hospital not only because it is known for its obstetrics care, but because […]
‘Those folks that were involved… will be held accountable:’ A scammer stole $800K from a Florida school board by faking a vendor email. Here’s how to avoid the same trap
A scammer pretending to be a construction vendor tricked the Citrus County School Board in Inverness, Florida, into sending more than $800,000 to the wrong bank account. The fraud wasn’t discovered until the real vendor called to say they hadn’t received their payment. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, $846,864.86 was intended for a […]
‘Words matter’: Ramsey Show hosts sound off on 22-year-old Knoxville man after he said his parents were ‘financially abusing’ him over a cosigned loan — what they told him to do next
After receiving pushback from his parents over how he used a student loan refund, Tyler called into The Ramsey Show from Knoxville with claims that his parents were “financially abusing” him. “I’m struggling with the fact that my parents are kind of financially abusing me,” the 22-year-old University of Tennessee student told cohosts Jade Warshaw […]
I’m 63 years old, have $800K in savings and I was all set to retire in four months — but now I’ve just got a fantastic new job offer. Should I take it or stick to my plan?
Making the decision to retire is a big deal, and signifies a major lifestyle change is coming. Let’s say you’re just four months away from your planned retirement, odds are you’ve been gearing up for this next stage and getting everything in order to enjoy your life of leisure for a while now. You’ve got […]
Feeling cash-strapped and overtaxed? These 4 hot states won’t take a bite out of your pension income with taxes — no matter how old you are or how much money you’ve got
Retiring in a warm climate sounds like a good idea, no matter where you’re from or what time of year it is. And it’s not just because cold weather cuts into beach and shuffleboard time. The high-temperature states are also where the discerning American retiree finds the most favorable tax rules. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
Despite national pride, economics are still guiding Canadians’ purchasing decisions
Following another Canada Day, it seems the nation’s citizens might be resting their elbows just a little – not due to a decline in national pride, but simply because of cold, hard costs. A new survey from PwC Canada shows, for example, that while Canadian consumers express a willingness to pay a premium for locally […]
After being laid off 4 months ago, I’ve applied to more than 200 jobs — but I just can’t seem to land an offer. With my emergency fund exhausted, I’m starting to feel hopeless. What do I do?
Facing a deep struggle after losing her job four months ago, one single 43-year-old job seeker has exhausted her emergency fund and can’t rely on her close network for help. But it’s not like she’s been sitting idly by watching her savings dwindle — she has applied to more than 200 positions yet hasn’t been […]
Home insurance in America might double very soon — and not just in ‘disaster’ cities. Why rates are skyrocketing across the US and how to protect yourself 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. Home insurance used to be an afterthought, but these days it’s a rapidly escalating expense that is believed to be “deepening the housing crisis,” according to the Consumer Federation […]