‘Mother Nature, she’ll claim it back’: Florida residents growing increasingly fed up with a vacant home on their street that’s been left to rot — here are the hidden costs of abandoned homes
In the southwest Florida coastal city of Cape Coral, residents of an idyllic neighborhood are fed up — and they say one vacant home is to blame. 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 […]
Some Las Vegas resorts are rolling out deals and packages to entice tourists in an effort to offset sticker shock on the Strip — but is it enough of a pull for today’s thrifty travelers?
Sin City is sweetening the pot for tourists. Visitor numbers fell by 6.5% to start 2025 as of April compared to last year, according to the Las Vegas Conventions and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). This decline in tourism has led some resorts to shift gears by rolling out wallet-friendly perks aimed at travelers looking to stretch […]
From emergency savings to dream vacations to lifestyle inflating: 15 things you should — and shouldn’t do — in a recession
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. When the economy takes a hit, unfortunately, so does your wallet. While the standard advice to save diligently, invest in your 401(k) and avoid unnecessary spending still applies, a […]
I’m 33, earn $120K/year, and have no idea where our cash goes. My husband controls every cent — and I just found out we have $31K in credit card debt. How do I not get screwed if we divorce?
When you get married, it might feel like a relief to pass off all financial duties to your spouse. But choosing to offload your financial responsibility can come at a cost. Take, for example, the following scenario: A wife recently checked into her household finances and discovered that there was $31,000 in credit card debt. […]
Some Canadians don’t think they need insurance for domestic travel
The case for travel insurance is pretty sound: You never know what’s going to happen when you’re on vacation, and you don’t want to be caught with a hefty bill should the worst case scenario occur. A national travel survey conducted for CAA reveals that four in 10 Ontarians (41%) travelled outside their home province […]
This Florida family was left with staggering $700,000 in flood damage after Costco fridge installation turned into nightmare — why ‘free’ service often costs far more than you think
What should have been a straightforward home upgrade has turned into an ongoing nightmare for one family in Jacksonville, Florida. The problem started back in November, when Bradley Byrd purchased a $3,500 fridge from Costco. The fridge came with a free appliance installation service, but this “free” service didn’t exactly turn out to be without […]
Americans spent a whopping $78 billion on tipping at restaurants in 2023. But not all states are equally generous. Here are some of the most benevolent states — is yours one of them?
While Emily Post recommends leaving a 15 to 20% tip at a restaurant, the nation’s top tippers leave an average 16.07% gratuity at most, according to a new Lending Tree survey. Americans are spending billions on dining out — $78 billion in 2023 alone — with the average household spending a little over half (55.7%) […]
Rich older Americans are using these 3 retirement saving strategies to supercharge their nest eggs — here’s how to use them to prepare for a comfy retirement
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. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates you’ll need 70-90% of your pre-retirement income to maintain your standard of living in your golden years. Americans expect they will need $1.26 […]
‘Let’s see what happens’: NYC store goes viral for selling $4 ‘mystery boxes’ — but some packages come with an extra shocking surprise. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself
A dollar store in the Bronx has gone viral after a TikTok video showcased its $4 “mystery packages.” The boxes, which contain returned merchandise from retailers like Amazon, Walmart and others, can hold anything from brand-new sandals to toilet plungers. The thrill of the unknown is part of the appeal — and business is booming. […]
This Florida couple says they paid a landscaper $27K to transform their yard — but all they got was some dead grass. Now, they’re suing and warning others to avoid falling for slick scammers
Nick and Susan Perfido of Seminole County, Florida, were looking forward to transforming their backyard into an outdoor paradise. They hired Florida Landscape Living LLC, a company based in Maitland, to do the job. “We’re going to have a fire bowl here — actually a fire table,” Nick told WESH 2 News while showing reporters […]