Las Vegas casino dealers are quietly being laid off amid steep decline in tourism — what’s behind the slump in Sin City and why foot traffic isn’t the only factor leading to job cuts
Las Vegas’s famed casino floors are getting quieter as table game dealers find themselves among the first to feel the squeeze of technological change and a downturn in tourism. Major resorts on the famous Las Vegas Strip, including Fontainebleau and Resorts World, have started laying off workers — many of which are dealers — as […]
A Washington man who was tricked into believing his Social Security Number was stolen was then scammed out of over $500,000 — here’s how to protect yourself from this slick scam
It’s a scam so convincing that it’s raked in millions from unsuspecting residents across Washington State, including one victim who lost a jaw-dropping $870,000. Con artists posing as government agents are using high-pressure, fear-fueled tactics to trick victims into handing over huge sums. Many of the scams involve references to victims’ Social Security. Don’t miss […]
Lux for less: Here’s the top 10 cheap hotels in Toronto that won’t have you checking for bed bugs!
Toronto’s popularity with international and domestic travellers continues to grow for good reason. Home to world-class museums, culinary delights, engaging festivals, family-friendly outings and iconic attractions, the friendly and safe city offers endless opportunities for exploration. Best of all, while it may have an (often well-earned) reputation as being a pricey metropolis, it does have […]
‘Buyers need to be aware’: North Carolina homeowners upset over half-built homes deteriorating for months in their new developments — how to avoid buying into a permanent construction zone
When Alex Oleksy and his young family moved into an unfinished subdivision in Mooresville, North Carolina, he looked forward to peace, quiet and beautiful surroundings. He got quiet all right. Eerie quiet. And the view? Half-built homes with fraying housewrap, rusting construction materials and other eyesores. It’s like a subdivision ghost town. Don’t miss I’m […]
‘Sick to our stomachs’: 5 million borrowers have now defaulted on their student loans — and the government says that number could soon double. Why that can have catastrophic consequences
Danielle Arnone, a Utah mother of two, has seen her credit score plunge 150 points this year because she and her husband were unable to keep up with the cost of living and pay back their federal student loans at the same time. “It was shocking — made us sick to our stomachs,” she told […]
Here are 4 unforced errors Americans often commit that can wreck their retirement — which are you guilty of?
You only get one life, and accordingly you only get one shot at preparing for a comfortable, rewarding retirement. Every step leading up to the end of your working life is important, but the closer you get to retirement the more critical your decisions are — and the more costly are your mistakes. Ufortunately, some […]
Uncle Sam might sell more than 16,000,000 acres of federal California land to build more houses — but critics call it ‘un-American.’ Would you support the move?
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. Owning a home has become increasingly out of reach for many Americans — especially in California. Now, the federal government is proposing a bold, controversial fix: selling off its […]
‘It might not be ideal’: This 60-year-old Arizona woman still dreams of owning her own home one day — but she only makes $2,800/month. Here’s what The Ramsey Show hosts told her to do ASAP
She’s debt-free, has some savings and no major expenses. But at 60, Andrea still isn’t sure she can buy a home or retire — and she called into The Ramsey Show to ask if it’s even possible. “I want to own a home and retire one day,” the Phoenix, Arizona resident told co-hosts George Kamel […]
Forget frugal living: Grant Cardone says ditch Dave Ramsey’s rules if you want to build a $4B empire
Live on a strict budget and get out of debt as soon as possible. That’s the standard advice offered by personal finance expert Dave Ramsey. However, real estate mogul, Grant Cardone, warns that this austere advice doesn’t apply to most North Americans. Cardone goes one step further by stating that this advice is only beneficial […]
5 terrifying credit card mistakes that can leave you broke
Credit cards can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. As satisfying as it is to get 5% off at the gas pump, it’s just as painful to pay $45 because you went over your credit limit. Here are five credit card mistakes the banks are counting on you making to prime their coffers. […]