‘We just want some law and order’: South LA residents say trash fires, dumping, masked gunmen and nearby encampments are making life dangerous — and they want the state to do more
Residents of LA’s South Bay community say they are fed up with dumping, trash fires and rising crime in their neighborhood — issues they claim are directly tied to nearby homeless encampments. The area sits at the intersection of multiple jurisdictions, including Union Pacific Railroad, Caltrans, the state of California and the city of Los […]
I spent my 20s just pouring money down the drain — now I’m scared I’ll be stuck spending my entire 30s shelling out over $1,100/month to pay off my debt. How do I get out of this mess?
If you’re handing over $1,100 each month to service maxed-out credit cards, you’re not alone. The average credit card balance hit $6,371 as of the first quarter of 2025, according to a May TransUnion report, while interest rates now hover around 24.33% for new cards. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
‘The solution isn’t to abandon markets’: BlackRock’s Larry Fink is betting on a new wave of investment as a cure for economic anxiety. What he’s selling and what it means for your portfolio
Just when people are more worried than ever about their investments, even to the point of cashing them out, BlackRock Inc. CEO Larry Fink says it’s time to go all in. But he has a specific investment in mind: private equity, also known as alternative investments. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
‘Scared to go out in my yard’: Georgia homeowner says she’s spent over $70K replacing windows thanks to errant balls from nearby golf course — and she wants the club to ‘pay now’
Some homeowners in Marietta, Georgia, got more than they bargained for after moving into their picturesque neighborhood across the street from a private country club, dealing with tens of thousands of dollars in property damage over the years. The culprits? Rogue golf balls from the course across the street. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
Retiring soon? Not so fast. Here are 3 serious retirement risks that older Americans often forget about — and how to deal with them ASAP
Planning for retirement is something that’s best to do throughout your career, not just when you’re approaching that milestone and have a year or two left to work. Only half of Americans have tried to calculate how much money they’ll need in retirement, according to a 2024 survey by the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI). […]
Think you’re ‘middle class’ in America? This income level says you’re probably wrong
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 term ‘“middle class” is often discussed but rarely defined. It’s a term the majority of Americans would use to define themselves, yet most people don’t know whether their […]
My 71-year-old father lost ‘every cent’ of his 6-figure retirement savings — all because he trusted the wrong person online, and fell for an online scam. Can he dig himself out of this hole?
Canadians lose millions of dollars every year to fraud, many of them are older. Imagine a 71-year-old retiree who falls for an online scam and loses every cent of his entire RRSP and other savings.The magnitude of this loss would put his entire financial future at risk. It can happen: According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud […]
‘Grateful to walk away’: 2 houses in this Florida county were recently engulfed in flames caused by popular lithium-ion batteries — but are battery fires covered by insurance?
It started with a lithium-ion battery left charging on a workbench. That single battery caused a raging fire that tore through the Odonnell family’s garage in Spring Hill, Florida. 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 […]
America’s seniors are happiest living in these 5 US states, study says — do you live in one of them?
One of the great perks of reaching your golden years is the newfound freedom to live wherever you choose. With the kids out of the house and work no longer tying you down, retirement opens the door to relocating to a place that better suits your lifestyle. So, why not consider moving to a state […]
I’m 58 years old, single and simply over the daily grind. I’ve got $970K stashed in my RRSP — can I retire today?
You’ve hit your late 50s, you’ve got a nice cushion in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and suddenly you find yourself wondering if that cushion will provide you with enough comfort to retire today. The promising news is that yes, you may be able to retire today at 58 years old with $970,000 in […]