‘Living in a nightmare’: Texas nurse abandons 3-year-old home — says microwave kept fogging up before house deemed ‘uninhabitable.’ How to protect your number one investment
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. Ashley Frazier, a 25-year-old critical care nurse from La Marque, Texas, purchased her first home less than two years ago, thinking she’d found a great deal. At the time, […]
Ready to retire with $1,000,000? Here are 3 big risks that can quickly turn your retirement dreams into a nightmare — even with a healthy nest egg. Protect against them now
Many hard-working Americans dream of a retirement with no stress, no daily commute and no demanding boss. Life will surely be better with the freedom to do what you want, when you want… right? Even if you have a decent nest egg of $1 million, there are potential downsides to retirement that you’ll want to […]
‘Being beat on with a sledgehammer’: Florida couple speak out after city issues ‘mind-blowing’ $366K fines for code violations they fixed — and they’re not the only ones facing excessive fees
What would you do if your city placed $366,000 in liens on your home after inspectors observed minor violations like broken window frames, cracked outlet covers and peeling paint? If you were Lauderdale Lakes residents Kenneth and Mildred Bordeaux, a Florida couple in their 80s, you’d hire a lawyer and fight back. "I feel like […]
Super-rich Americans like Mark Zuckerberg and Jay-Z have taken out mortgages for homes they can easily afford — here’s why
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. For many people, the only way to afford a home is to finance it with a mortgage and pay off that loan over time. During the first quarter of […]
Here are the 3 most ‘affordable’ cities to buy a house in the US — plus why they stand out in spite of today’s challenging housing market. Is it time to make a move?
As home prices and mortgage rates remain stubbornly high, finding an affordable place to buy a home has become a nearly impossible dream for many Americans. The national median home price hit $419,000 in early 2025, pricing out potential buyers across the country. And with mortgage rates hovering near 7%, even modest homes now come […]
Barbara Corcoran is convinced it’s ‘a good time to buy’ a home despite 77% of Americans believing otherwise — here’s why she thinks the US real estate market will come back ‘by storm’
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. There’s a reason so many Americans are hesitant to buy a home right now. For starters, homes are less affordable than they’ve been in the past. In April, the […]
Ramit Sethi says you should hit these 9 ‘money milestones’ before 40 if you want to be rich — how many have you crossed off the list?
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. Money mastery isn’t always taught in school. In fact, only 11 U.S. states guaranteed students access to a personal finance course in high school before 2021, according to Next […]
Worried about an impending recession? 10 money moves to make right 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. The chance of a recession hitting the U.S. economy in 2025 has gone down — but only slightly. JP Morgan scaled back its recession forecast from 60% to 40% […]
I’m 32 and want to invest in stocks but don’t know where to start. How can I make the most of my money for long-term growth?
If you haven’t started investing in the stock market, you’re not alone. Nearly half (48%) of American adults don’t have any investment assets, according to a 2024 report by asset management firm Janus Henderson. The reasons why included a preference for more accessible assets like cash, being in debt or not understanding how to invest. […]
Only 3 companies control nearly 19,000 homes in metro Atlanta — why the situation is ‘unlike anything we’ve ever seen’ in the US (but may actually be a growing trend)
When Darren Clark bought his home in Henry County, Georgia, it was more than a personal milestone — it was a legacy. “It means a great deal to own this and leave something for my family,” Clark told WSB-TV. In just a few years, he’s watched the character of his neighborhood shift. “I’d say at […]