The median age of US homebuyers is a shocking 56 years old — it was 31 in 1981. Here’s why that’s a big problem
When you picture a typical homebuyer, you probably envision a young adult in their 30s who is ready to put down roots and buy a property for the family they’re beginning to build. This was certainly true back in 1981. The median age of a homebuyer at the time was 31 years old, according to […]
‘We have been ignored and left behind’: 5 years after 2 dams failed and caused catastrophic flooding in Michigan, residents are suing the state for money they say they’re owed
Many people in Michigan’s Midland area remain underwater financially after a catastrophic dam failure in 2020 forced the evacuation of 11,000 residents and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. "So many of us are still not just back to where we were, but not even a level of financial stability, of not having a home […]
Warren Buffett once said he’d buy a ‘couple hundred thousand’ American homes — and he’d take out 30-year mortgages to do it. Here’s how to ‘load up’ on US real estate in 2025
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 2012, Warren Buffett told CNBC that if there was a way to buy thousands of single-family homes at once, and to manage them easily, he would “load up.” […]
‘People are fed up’: Michigan residents demand state utility provider stop raising rates as hike request to raise bills by $13/month heads for review — the 4th major increase in 5 years
Residents who recently attended a Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) meeting have one unified message for DTE Energy: enough with the rate hikes. "People are fed up," Donavan McKinney, a Michigan state representative, shared with WXYZ Detroit. “They cannot afford more rate increases. People are struggling as is.” Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
‘We paid for that peace’: Oakland residents furious after the city removed their DIY speed bumps ‘overnight’ — but city says their ‘solution’ only ever increased the risk on their street
Frustrated by chronic speeding and dangerous sideshows tearing through their neighborhood, residents of an Oakland neighborhood took matters into their own hands — installing DIY speed bumps after feeling ignored by city officials. But their grassroots solution sparked controversy when city crews tore them out, reigniting debate over citizen-led traffic calming measures. “We’ve had peace […]
Warren Buffett has a ‘big worry’ over the US dollar ‘really going to hell’ — warns fiscal policy is what really scares him in America. Here’s why (plus 3 ways 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. With a whopping $348 billion in cash on Berkshire Hathaway’s balance sheet, it’s easy to assume Warren Buffett has no worries at all. But in a recent meeting with […]
‘Strangers coming to the house’: California woman looking for answers after finding out her home was used in a fake rental listing — how these scams work and what to know to protect yourself
A Rosemead, California, woman says she’s had strangers arrive at her front door after a scammer falsely listed her home as a short-term rental online. “We found out our house was listed on Booking.com,” Alexis Cavish told KTLA 5 News in a story published May 16. “We are not renting out our house.” Cavish says […]
Dave Ramsey told podcaster Theo Von about the ‘secret sauce’ for those who want to join the millionaires club. Here’s how to do it — even if you don’t have a six-figure income
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. Dave Ramsey has shared some sage advice for Americans striving for entry into the millionaire club: stick to your plan and be process-oriented to grow your nest egg. Speaking […]
Benjamin Franklin, the first American money guru? Check out 4 nuggets of Founding Father financial wisdom
First things first, let’s partially bust the myth: Benjamin Franklin never exactly said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” What he actually wrote, in his 1737 edition of “Poor Richard’s Almanack,” was “A penny saved is two pence clear.” If only he knew how right he was: a penny saved in 1737 would be […]
Ottawa woman accuses husband of ‘love bombing,’ leaving her $300K in debt
Browsing the internet or social media will bring about many first-hand accounts of dating and marriage horror stories that would render even the most hopeless romantic a cynic. Here’s one such story. Christina MacCrimmon of Ottawa claims she was the victim of ‘love bombing’, that left her nearly $300,000 in debt. "It’s just unimaginable to […]