The Family Service of Rochester was supposed to help support older, disabled Americans — then it lost $650,755 and forced folks to move out. But someone followed the money
Moving is hard under the best of circumstances, but imagine being an older or disabled person and given less than two weeks to pack up and leave. That’s what happened to residents of the Enriched Housing Program in Rochester, New York, operated by the nonprofit Family Service of Rochester. The program was set up to […]
Done with Florida — Canada’s snowbirds are putting their properties up for sale and canceling trips as trade war heats up
Over a million Canadian snowbirds go south when it gets cold every year, and many of them choose to spend winters in Florida. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) […]
Houston woman stressing over how to tell her friend she has a strict $1,100 budget for her bachelorette weekend — here’s how The Ramsey Show co-hosts suggest she deals with ‘her reality’
Serenity from Houston wants to support her best friend — but the costs are starting to spiral out of control. She called into The Ramsey Show and asked the hosts for some advice. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 […]
Canadian man livid after finding $35K in fraudulent charges from all over the world on his business card — and his bank says he’s on the hook. What to do to protect your accounts from fraud
Your credit card can be a lifeline in tough financial times, but it can also turn into a nightmare in the blink of an eye. Just ask Andrew St. Hilaire, a small business owner who recently discovered his credit card had been compromised. The damage? A staggering $35,000 in unauthorized charges spanning multiple countries and […]
‘We have hit a wall’: Kevin O’Leary has bet 19% of his portfolio on crypto — but Congress has to pass these 2 bills to set off a trillion-dollar breakthrough
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. Kevin O’Leary has come a long way from the time he called Bitcoin “garbage.” Now, the Shark Tank judge tells Moneywise, cryptocurrency-related assets make up 19.4% of his portfolio. […]
I’m 67, retired and was bored out of my mind until I found a side hustle to keep myself busy while earning extra cash. Here’s how you can stay engaged in your golden years
After decades in the workforce, the prospect of a relaxing retirement might seem like paradise. Imagine waking up without an alarm, enjoying leisurely mornings and finally diving into all those hobbies you’ve dreamed about for years. Sounds perfect, right? But what happens when the novelty wears off and boredom creeps in? Picture this: Jake is […]
‘He stole our lives’: Disbarred NY attorney found guilty of stealing 11 properties from homeowners in financial distress — leaving this woman hopeful her home will be returned 13 years later
Clotilde "Wendy" Sawadogo and her husband Patrice once owned a pair of buildings in Brooklyn, but the New York City couple says they were deceived 13 years ago after seeking the help of an expert to sell the properties. "It was a trick," Sawadogo told News 12 Brooklyn in a story published June 6. "Tricking […]
My dad, 75, only has $31K saved for retirement and he’s freaking out — how do I help him make the most of his $70K salary to save his retirement?
As of 2022, the typical American aged 75 and over had $130,000 in retirement savings, according to the Federal Reserve. However, Americans 65 to 74 had a median retirement savings balance of $200,000. The reason older people have less money may boil down to the fact that by age 75, a lot of people have […]
Philadelphia woman’s husband has been his ex’s landlord for 5 years — but she’s constantly late with rent and it’s hurting their ability to buy their own house. The Ramsey Show weighs in
It’s not always easy to leave a relationship in the past, especially when there’s a child involved. But sometimes, those ties to an old flame can burn your finances in the here and now. That’s the situation Beth from Philadelphia is in. She called into The Ramsey Show because her husband rents out his New […]
Trump says Americans ‘have eggs for breakfast again’ — claims prices have come down a staggering 400%. But is his math all scrambled?
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. High egg prices have surprised many Americans over the past few years — from viral TikToks showing $12 cartons to the question “Why are eggs so expensive?” climbing to […]