Your unused sick leave could be the secret to a smoother retirement — here’s how to turn it into extra cash, a bigger pension or even a gradual exit from the office
Unused sick leave could be your secret weapon for an easier transition into retirement. Depending on your employer’s rules, it might boost your pension, bolster your wallet or ease you into part-time work. Around 77% of workers have access to paid sick leave, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Paid vacations are available to […]
‘My doctor told me to move’: Mobile homes may be the final refuge for good, cheap living in Florida — but these residents say mold, sewage and pests are taking a toll of their own
Living in a mobile home park should provide affordable housing, not toxic mold and sewage backups — but for many Florida residents, that’s exactly what they’re getting. "The floor is coming up. Mold is terrible. My doctor told me to move," said one Jacksonville resident in an interview with News4Jax. But with a household income […]
Oklahoma man arrested after allegedly coordinating theft, sale of $2M worth of oil field equipment — going so far as to hire a trucking company to transport the stolen gear for him overnight
Last October, Jonathan Stamper — owner of the now-defunct Stampede Lift Solutions — hired a trucking company to transport pumpjacks from oil fields in New Mexico to a business in Texas. Little did the owners of that Texas business know that they were about to become unwitting accomplices in a brazen heist. Don’t miss I’m […]
Living the dream, leasing the nightmare: Young renters are now paying over $6,000 a month to chase the ‘West Village Girl’ fantasy
To her million-plus followers, Miranda McKeon isn’t just living in the West Village — she’s selling the dream. At 23, her mix of polished fashion posts and raw honesty about her breast cancer journey has built a brand that feels both aspirational and relatable, with her West Side Village lifestyle front and center. Long before […]
‘He was looking for connection’: Florida man allegedly exploited 92-year-old man’s isolation, loneliness to scam him out of $800K — all while already behind bars for scheme targeting seniors
A 92-year-old man from Sun City Center, Florida, is out $800,000 after getting caught up in a romance and bank scam allegedly coordinated by a 37-year-old man who is now behind bars. "This was an individual who was lonely," Amanda Granit, a spokesperson for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, said of the victim to Fox […]
A former In-N-Out employee is suing the fast food chain for $3M under California’s anti-bias laws — he says he faced discipline and was eventually fired for refusing to shave his sideburns
A former In-N-Out employee is suing the burger chain for more than $3 million, saying he was discriminated against and fired because to his hairstyle. According to NBC Los Angeles, 21-year-old Elijah Obeng filed the lawsuit in early June in Compton Superior Court. He accuses In-N-Out of wrongful termination, racial discrimination, harassment, intentional infliction of […]
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 […]
What to expect when you’re expecting: First year cost for pets
It’s easy to go overboard when you’re getting a new pet. Whether it’s supplies, toys or even clothes, some things are just too cute to pass up. But these things quickly add up, even if you try to stick to necessities. It’s possible to budget and plan for your new furry addition, and we’ve put […]
My wife and I just closed on our dream home — only to realize after all the bills are paid, we’re left with $200/month while she’s on mat leave. We have $80K in savings, but is it enough?
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. Picture this: A young couple has just closed on their dream home. They’re debt-free and have $80,000 in savings. The wife is on maternity leave, and after crunching the […]
‘We’re stuck with this house’: Utah family says their $860K new build cracked, flooded and forced them out in an 18-month ordeal — and state law left them with ‘no avenue for recovery’
When Neal and Jessica Schmidt relocated from Chicago to Lehi, Utah, they were looking for more space for their growing family. They already had two young children and had just found out they were expecting a third. Drawn in by the stunning mountain views and the promise of a new life, they purchased a brand-new […]