I’m 52, putting away at least 10% of my paycheck for retirement — but my husband isn’t saving anything and has no plans to. What should I do?
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. Jada, 52, is facing the existential dread of retirement. She doesn’t even plan to clock out until she turns 65, and she’s been saving for her golden years since […]
Houston man faces narrow escape after ‘bank juggers’ followed him home, smashed his car window — here’s what you need to know to protect yourself against this alarming trend
What was supposed to be a routine ATM stop turned into a near-tragedy for one Houston man. The man had withdrawn cash from an ATM and made the short 5.5-mile drive home, unaware he was being tailed. Not by one car. But two. Security footage from the family’s home captured the chilling moment. The man […]
12 best places to visit on a budget
Ever scroll through Instagram and think, "Dream trip, but my bank account says absolutely not"? Yeah, I feel you. Here’s the thing though: Travel doesn’t have to drain your savings or max out your credit cards. I’ve spent way too much time researching (okay, maybe rabbit-holing) the cheapest places to travel, and let me tell […]
California couple say they’ve been ‘pestering’ their insurer for over a year to fix their home after a leak made it unlivable — and now they’re facing homelessness with their infant daughter
Imagine you’re married and starting a family, so you buy a home to set down roots — and then you spot a roof leak. This sounds like a disaster, but not an unfixable one. After all, you can just get the leak fixed, your insurance will cover it and you can move on. Unfortunately, that […]
‘How cruel and dishonest’: Connecticut brothers speak out after family business fleeced out of $100,000 — here’s the ‘red flag’ that tipped them off and how to avoid this popular scam
A Connecticut family is sounding the alarm after one of its members fell for a scam that wound up costing the family business $100,000. Hosmer Mountain Bottling Co., which sells locally-made sodas throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, has been operated by the Potvin family since 1958. Business was reportedly good for more than 60 years, but […]
Missouri mom of 12 says her family may be left homeless after a deadly tornado tore their roof right off — now she wants changes so families don’t fall through the cracks after a disaster
The historic, deadly tornado that hit St. Louis on May 16 destroyed the Williams family home, which was then condemned by the city. 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) […]
This Georgia mom used to commute 3 hours, barely seeing her kids — then she ‘Googled’ how to repair cars and now brings in $440,000/year. Here’s how to build your own DIY empire
After 10 years of building up a career as a medical assistant in Atlanta, Georgia, Desiree Hill felt trapped. Not only was she earning just $38,094 a year, but the job was getting increasingly stressful. “It was long hours,” she told CNBC Make It. “It was three hours of commuting in Atlanta traffic everyday and […]
‘The perfect vehicle to further your crime’: Colorado theft victims track their stolen phones to EcoATMs — here’s what you need to know if your device ever ends up in one of these kiosks
When Anna Hewson’s daughter’s iPhone disappeared one weekend, she did what any parent would do — she followed the digital crumbs. Using Apple’s “Find My” app, the KUSA 9News producer tracked the stolen device until it ended up at a Walmart in Arvada, Colorado. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
Walmart CEO says food prices are a major source of ‘frustration and pain’ for lower income customers. Here’s what’s to blame for rising prices and what you can do to save
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. Soaring food prices have been hurting consumers for years. But things are coming to a head, especially as retailers and consumers grapple with tariff concerns. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon […]
Canadians are turning to their banks for financial advice, with RBC tops in customer satisfaction, latest JD Power study finds
As fears about inflation, rising defaults and soaring personal debt persist, an increasing number of Canadians are turning to their banks for financial advice — that’s the verdict of JD Power’s 2025 Canada Retail Banking Advice Satisfaction Study. The latest edition of the annual study names RBC as the top in customer satisfaction when it […]