Homeowners in this 1 state have watched helplessly as their insurance costs have spiked faster than anywhere else in the US — and it’s not Florida or California. How to handle rising rates
Homeowners across Texas are nearly helpless as insurance costs in the state are rising faster than almost anywhere else in the country. Skyrocketing premiums and property taxes are pushing homeowners to the brink and giving prospective buyers serious pause. Dallas-area resident Doreen Diego says her home insurance premiums have been climbing by $1,000 a year […]
‘You should own your property free and clear’: Ron DeSantis slams property taxes in America — compares it to buying a TV at Best Buy and having to pay taxes on it each year. Do you agree?
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. If you own property in America, you get a property tax bill every year — something homeowners are all too familiar with. Yet Florida Governor Ron DeSantis believes it […]
Canadians are redefining their financial success
It feels like it’s hard to plan for the future right now. While that’s likely been true for most years, the current moment feels especially challenging, amid recession and tariff concerns and more. In light of that, a new Edward Jones survey reveals Canadian investors are redefining what financial success means to them. While traditional […]
‘It is not safe’: These South Bend trailer park residents face a chilling choice in sweltering heat as they say park management has told them to remove their window A/C units or risk eviction
If you’ve ever sweated through a Midwestern summer without decent cooling, you know it’s more than just uncomfortable — it can be downright dangerous. For folks at Countryside Village trailer park in South Bend, Indiana, this summer’s heat comes with an added challenge: remove your window A/C units or risk losing your home. Don’t miss […]
I’m 32 years old and I just bought a $1 million home for my long-term girlfriend and I. She didn’t help with the down payment — but now she wants her name on the deed. What should I do?
As more couples switch to cohabiting before marriage, or choose not to marry at all, the decision about how to divide property becomes a thorny one — and even one that can end a relationship. How do you know whether you can trust your partner with sharing a big financial asset like a home? Below, […]
I spent way too much in my first 4 years of retirement on fun things like travel — now I worry I’ll never get back on track. What do I do?
Retirees usually have bucket lists and dream vacations they want to go on while they’re still healthy and fit. 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 you can catch up (and fast) Robert Kiyosaki warns of […]
I’m about to graduate high school and I always thought my wealthy parents would pay for college — but now they’re telling me having student loans will be character building. What do I do?
Imagine you’re a high school senior nearing graduation and eyeing the start of your college career. You have the grades to get into a good school, but fall short of earning a full scholarship. However, your parents are well-off and can afford to pay for your schooling, so you always figured money wouldn’t be an […]
I’m winning at life — 29 with $130K in savings, a robust 401(k) and own a condo. But after years of focusing on finances, I feel like I’ve lost out on a truly fulfilling life. What now?
Picture this: You own a home, along with $130,000 in cash savings and $40,000 in your 401(k), and you’re not even 30 years old yet. On paper, this is a great financial situation. But after years of pinching pennies, turning down dinner invites and putting fun on layaway, was the sacrifice worth it? Don’t miss […]
I have epilepsy and can’t drive, leaving me completely dependent on others. Would it be worth it to spend nearly half of my monthly income on rent just to be within walking distance of work?
Consider this scenario: A 25-year-old woman with epilepsy currently relies on friends, family and Uber lifts not only to get to work but around more generally, in a city where transit is limited and unreliable. To gain independence, she wants to move to a rental apartment within walking distance of her work. The catch? The […]
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the American dream isn’t ‘let them eat flat-screens’ or ‘cheap baubles from China’ — says Trump is focused on mortgages, cars, real wage gains
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. In a stunning reversal of policy, President Donald Trump slashed “Liberation day” tariffs on China from 145% to 30% for 90 days as of May 14. The landmark agreement […]