This North Carolina woman says she narrowly avoided ‘unimaginable tragedy’ when her car burst into flames after getting repairs done at the dealership — briefly trapping her daughter inside
When Tina Betterson picked up her 2019 Kia Optima from the dealership following engine repairs, she expected to drive home with some peace of mind. But instead, she found herself recording a terrifying video just hours later as her car had burst in flames in her driveway. Betterson’s daughter, who was initially trapped inside the […]
Here are 7 ‘bad assets’ that could cause you to retire poor in Canada — how many do you own?
You probably know the importance of retiring with a hefty, well-diversified portfolio of assets. But what if you’ve spent some of your money accumulating things that look like ‘assets’ but are actually hidden liabilities. Here are the top seven tempting, but deceptive money drains that many people trap themselves into before retirement. 1. Brand new […]
I’m 34 years old and lost my job last month — and now I found out I owe $8,500 for a medical bill that’s already gone to collections. My credit score is tanking and I don’t know what to do
Medical emergencies can derail even the most carefully planned budgets. That’s exactly what happened to Alex, 34, who lost his job last month and was soon blindsided by an unexpected $8,500 medical bill. The debt has already been sent to collections, and his credit score has taken a hit. Unfortunately, Alex is far from alone. […]
Knoxville woman, 79, being evicted from apartment over ill daughter’s ‘excessive noise and disruptive behavior’ — how to handle housing obstacles on a fixed income amid US housing crisis
Julie Powers, a 79-year-old senior from Knoxville, Tennessee, is facing eviction from her long-time rental apartment. The septuagenarian, who is living on a monthly fixed income of $1,900, began experiencing trouble when neighbors started filing complaints about Powers’ 42-year-old daughter, who moved into the apartment over a year ago. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
Washington county suing 3 homeowners for $7M after they allegedly cut down 142 protected trees to score a better view — and the culling was only caught thanks to a well-placed wildlife camera
What started as a routine wildlife check turned into a multimillion-dollar legal bombshell. A trail camera set up in Issaquah’s Grand Ridge Park to catch glimpses of local wildlife like bobcats and jaguars ended up catching something entirely unexpected: a tree hurtling down a hillside. “To see a tree just flying down the hill like […]
FIFA World Cup set to score big for Canada’s economy
Canada is about to host one of the biggest events on the planet and the economic playbook looks like a winner. With Vancouver and Toronto set to welcome fans from around the globe for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, economists and tourism officials alike are bullish on the potential windfall. According to a joint report […]
This Knoxville family says their $975/month rental is infested with rats, has no hot water and comes with broken and moldy appliances — and their landlord is blaming them
All parents want a safe place for their family to call home. But Makayla Phillips and her partner, Mikey Johnson, say that’s not what they have. They have a “substandard apartment.” 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 […]
‘I thought maybe it was the UPS guy’: Florida family woken up by alligator scratching at their front door — here’s how to safeguard your home from gator gatecrashers
In a startling incident showcasing the unique challenges of Florida living, Courtney Beck and her family were awakened by an unexpected visitor — a large alligator attempting to enter their home. “That was just not what I was expecting,” Beck recounted to WSVN 7News in a story published May 11. “I thought maybe it was […]
Georgia woman claims city worker went into her home for 20 minutes while she was at funeral — now she’s ‘furious’ and no longer feels safe at home. But here’s what the city had to say
Christina Broadway says she was at a funeral when security cameras captured a city worker walking around her property and entering her home. She says the employee was inside for about 20 minutes. “I’m extremely furious, as a single woman. I don’t understand why somebody would just walk straight into my home,” Broadway told WSB-TV […]
Robert Kiyosaki warns of ‘violent summer’ in the US — urges Americans to ditch ‘fake money’ and put it into ‘God’s money’ instead. Do you own any?
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. Rich Dad, Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has just issued a dire warning for Americans. “CIVIL WAR has begun. ICE raids in Los Angeles erupt into mass violence,” he […]