‘The legacy ends with me’: Recently widowed Florida woman’s 1800s home may be torn down for a new highway. Here’s how the state could use eminent domain to destroy her house
A 19th century home in Sanford, Florida that survived hurricanes and a nearly two-mile move to its current spot may soon be bulldozed to make room for a highway. 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 […]
‘It’s a big win’: Florida’s Ron DeSantis signs 2 new laws to stop squatters from taking over hotels, restaurants and businesses — but is squatting really that big of an issue in the US?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed two new laws protecting commercial property owners from squatters. These laws are part of the state’s broader effort to crack down on unauthorized occupancy and strengthen private property rights. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here […]
I’m 57, newly divorced, and left with just $18K in retirement savings — how do I rebuild before time runs out?
Divorce isn’t just a young person’s game. For some, love is fleeting and can evaporate quickly. In other cases, it’s a bond that can last for decades until it’s worn down or suddenly broken. Kathryn, 57, finds herself single after nearly 30 years of marriage. Her ex was the breadwinner of the household, and she […]
‘Does she feel like a winner to you?’: Salt Lake City man says his girlfriend, 26, doesn’t want to work — because her parents completely fund her life. What The Ramsey Show says about that
It’s not all that uncommon to focus on full-time studies while attending college. After all, many college students are often fresh out of high school and are still teenagers when their college studies begin. Focusing on work and building a career isn’t exactly something these students need to prioritize, at least not for a few […]
I’m 31, locked in a great mortgage rate of 4.75 % when I bought my home 2 years ago, paying $1,000/month, all-in. Now, my boyfriend wants to buy a place together. Should I buy a second home?
A 31-year-old homeowner has found herself in a common modern-day dilemma: Should she stay put in a home she owns (with a great mortgage rate) or take the next step with her partner and buy a second home together? Understandable if she didn’t want to sell — she’s owned her home for less than two […]
‘Congress is making America bankrupt,’ warns Elon Musk — blasts Trump for ‘disgusting’ bill that will burden US citizens, increase deficit to $2.5 trillion. Here’s how to protect yourself now
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. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a stark warning for Americans. “Congress is making America bankrupt,” he wrote in a June 3 post on X. The comment came as Musk […]
‘It’s our paradise’: Condo owners in this Florida building being pushed to sell for $1M a unit — rather than pay to meet state’s strict safety code
Around 140 condo owners in a West Palm Beach, Florida, building are facing a gut-wrenching decision: sell their units or face steep charges thanks to the state’s updated safety regulations. Paul Moreno, board president of the La Fontana condo building, nestled on the Intracoastal Waterway, says new laws passed after the Surfside tragedy in 2021 […]
I’m 59 and broke after a brutal divorce — can I still retire with dignity? Here are 3 urgent moves to make now
Jamie, 59, is inching closer to retirement, but after going through a nasty divorce, his emergency fund and savings have been wiped out. He still has a 401(k) (the American equivalent of an RRSP), a pension and some investments, but his divorce will impact the value of those assets. Without additional savings to supplement those […]
‘You can’t displace someone’: Denver couple taking developers, the city to court over alleged property encroachment — how these types of disputes cause more than just headaches for homeowners
Jorge Cardenas and Griselda Barbosa Martinez from the West Colfax neighborhood of Denver have filed a 50-page lawsuit against the City of Denver, a property developer and a construction company, accusing them of violating the family’s rights and threatening their property, reports CBS News Colorado. The couple claims that, due to the construction next door, […]
This woman thought she was sending a teen $2 for a bottle of water on a hot day — until she realized he’d taken $1,100. And she’s not the only one who’s been scammed by Atlanta’s ‘water boys’
As the summer heat kicks in, nothing’s more refreshing than grabbing a cold bottle of water while you’re stuck in traffic. But for some Atlanta drivers, that quick sip has turned into a costly scam draining wallets faster than you can say “Cash App." So-called water boys — teens who hustle bottled water to passing […]