I’m 24, debt-free, and earning my first steady salary. My dream is to own a house — but I’ve heard I should max out an IRA before building up a down payment. Which path do I choose?

Suppose you’re 24 and earning a steady salary for the first time in your life. Your goal is clear: save $10,000 per year and eventually buy a house. But like many in their 20s, you’re unsure whether you should prioritize retirement savings or homeownership. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]

Montana IHOP staff say they haven’t been paid in 6 weeks — and now they’re scared if they quit, they’ll never get their money. What you need to know about protecting your rights as a worker

A Lee’s Summit, Montana, IHOP restaurant is accused of making their staff wait weeks for their paychecks — and on top of that, the air conditioning isn’t working either. One staffer, identified only as Linda, told KMBC 9 Investigates that it’s going on six weeks with no paycheck. “People might say, ‘Well, why do you […]

Californians say they’re not buying UPS’s stories about what happened to their ‘damaged and destroyed’ packages — after later finding their items for sale online or stuck in a warehouse

More complaints are surfacing about UPS, with another high-value shipment declared “damaged and destroyed.” In this case, a parcel containing copies of one woman’s birth certificate. JoAnn Yates told ABC7’s investigative unit 7 On Your Side that she sent three copies of her birth certificate to the Internal Revenue Service in New Jersey as part […]

Robert Kiyosaki warns of a ‘Greater Depression’ coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 ‘easy-money’ assets will bring in great wealth. How to get in 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. In light of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and the uncertainty surrounding them, many experts are warning that America may be headed for a recession. But according to Rich […]

More and more older Americans are worried Social Security won’t be there for them — but that concern looks very different based on political party. Here’s why there’s such a big divide

With cuts to Social Security staffing and programs, rumors of privatization and an impending funding shortfall, it’s no wonder some Americans are worried about the program’s future. Nearly one in three adults age 60 or older now doubt their retirement benefit will be there when they need it, according to a new poll from the […]

I’m 36, engaged and finally financially stable — but I just found out my fiancée has been hiding $82K in credit card debt and now she refuses to sign a prenup. Is this a dealbreaker?

You’ve found the one. The love of your life. You’re planning a wedding, dreaming about your future and picturing a lifetime of shared memories. So, a prenup is not even in the picture. But then, a financial curveball is delivered. In the middle of cake tastings and venue tours, one man stumbled onto a discovery: […]

Ultra-rich Americans are pouring cash into this 1 ‘safer, less volatile’ asset class instead of stocks — and believe there’s ‘no bad time’ to buy it. Do you own any?

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. With the stock market on a rollercoaster ride, recession warnings piling up and interest rates still elevated, you might expect Americans to hold off on big-ticket purchases. But for […]

Here are the 3 most ‘affordable’ cities to buy a house in the US — plus why they stand out in spite of today’s challenging housing market. Is it time to make a move?

As home prices and mortgage rates remain stubbornly high, finding an affordable place to buy a home has become a nearly impossible dream for many Americans. The national median home price hit $419,000 in early 2025, pricing out potential buyers across the country. And with mortgage rates hovering near 7%, even modest homes now come […]

Drivers across the US are hitting a dead end trying to get compensation for the paint flaking off their cars ‘in sheets’ — this Florida driver says it’s happened to him with 3 different cars

Thousands of drivers across the country are discovering their car paint jobs are literally peeling away — and fixing it could cost them thousands out of pocket. For Ed Rinkowitz, a Florida Hyundai owner, the flaky paint job is a familiar and frustrating sight. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]

I’ve worked for the county for 10 years making more than $100K with a pension — but I hate my job and dread going into my toxic workplace every single day. Should I quit or just tough it out?

For almost a decade, Joe has worked for the county, 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 […]