Texas just signed a new law against ‘jugging’ to protect people who carry cash — here are the brazen crimes happening nationwide that forced lawmakers to act
In the surveillance footage, a car holding a wad of cash fresh from the bank pulls into a convenience store on Houston’s Telephone Road. Within seconds, two vehicles pull up. Thieves jump out, smash windows on both sides of the victim’s car, grab the cash and drive away. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
‘We call it the stealthy wealthy’: These millionaires didn’t work on Wall Street — they built fortunes filling everyday needs. Here’s what you can learn from them
Some of the country’s top earners are building quiet empires — not on Wall Street or in Silicon Valley, but in ordinary places. “We call it the stealthy wealthy,” Owen Zidar, a Princeton economist who has studied the group with University of Chicago economist Eric Zwick, told The Wall Street Journal. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
Here are 5 things that will likely get more expensive in 2025 — no matter what Trump does in the White House
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. Imported household appliances that are made with steel parts — like washing machines, refrigerators and stoves — will be subject to President Trump’s expanded tariffs starting June 23, according […]
This Florida man, 60, says he lost $1.6 million in an elaborate real estate investment scheme — fronted by a woman he’d known for over a decade. How to avoid falling for fake investments
Real estate scams are all too common and older people tend to be easy targets. When Jose Luis Fernandez of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida invested money with Ybis Del Carmen of Realty Golden Group, he wasn’t worried. After all, he had known her since 2012. But authorities say Del Carmen wound up stealing more than […]
‘I feel like an idiot’: This Ohio couple was swindled out of thousands in a fake check and gift card scam after being promised an $8,000 personal loan — here’s their warning for others
When Tony Brown got a call in late November from someone named "Emily" who said they worked for a company called Moneypark Finance, he thought his prayers had been answered. According to News 5 Cleveland, Tony and his wife, Christina, had been seeking a personal loan to furnish their new home and buy Christmas gifts […]
‘Deny and delay’: This Georgia roofer is out $12,000 after State Farm approved a homeowner’s claim to fix his roof — then refused to pay out in full. What to do if it happens to you
When Cumming, Georgia, homeowner Venkat Garikapati’s roof sustained heavy wind damage in 2021, he filed a claim with his home insurance company, State Farm, to have it fixed. However, State Farm only approved the replacement of 38 shingles and estimated the cost at $1,422.15 — less than Garikapati’s $2,500 deductible — and closed the claim […]
Ontario’s pedal pubs get boozy upgrade as new law clears way for rolling bars
Ontario just gave the green light to a new kind of bar crawl, one that moves on wheels. As of Canada Day, “pedal pubs” — those multi-person party bikes seen rolling through cities like Toronto and Ottawa — can now legally sell and serve alcohol while on the move. Until now, the rides were strictly […]
‘I was misinformed’: Washington State man just found out he owes the IRS $140,000 after withdrawing funds from his 401(k) to buy a house — how The Ramsey Show hosts advise he tackle it ASAP
Marty from Spokane, Washington, thought he was taking a smart step toward debt-free homeownership. But pulling $400,000 from his 401(k) to buy a house left him with a staggering $140,000 tax bill. “I just recently found out that when I go to file my taxes, I am going to owe roughly $140,000,” he said, calling […]
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here’s what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
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 over 30 years of fielding listener calls and cultivating a devoted audience, Dave Ramsey has become one of the rare experts truly in tune with the nation’s financial […]
‘It does kind of make me the breadwinner’: Stay-at-home mom charges husband $2,700 a week for household labor — sparking a debate on TikTok
Being a stay-at-home parent can often be a thankless job. From the moment you get up in the morning to the moment you go to bed, you’re either chasing after a child, preparing meals or doing some sort of household task — many of which involve scrubbing food particles off of a surface or item […]