‘I want to thank America’: This amazing Florida senior just celebrated her 100th birthday — and says she might even make it to 200. Here’s her golden keys to living a long, rich life
Some people like to celebrate their birthdays in a low-key fashion. But Hester Petty of Jacksonville, Florida, decided her milestone birthday warranted a week-long trip to New York City. Petty turned 100 on May 17. And she isn’t done by a long shot. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement […]
My wife and I are well off but we told our daughter, 21, we couldn’t afford to pay for her college — now she’s graduated with $90K in student loans and a chip on her shoulder. What now?
Picture this: James and his wife Nola, both 62, have done well in life, earning a combined income that gives them an upper-class lifestyle. But, when their daughter Tia went to college, they told her they couldn’t afford to pay her way. Most of their money is tied up in investments and employer-sponsored retirement plans, […]
Canadian airports generate more than $123B in economic activity
Even amid global uncertainty and economic shifts, Canada’s airports continue to prove their vital role in the nation’s prosperity. A new study from the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) found that 61 airports across the country supported 435,800 full-time jobs and generated a total economic output of $123.5 billion in 2024. “At a time of global […]
Atlanta renters say their complex is ‘unlivable’ with no power and collapsing ceilings — and now they fear eviction as management alleges some tenants are living there illegally
Residents of Bolden Townhomes in southwest Atlanta have long been upset with their living conditions, but now they face something even worse: eviction. Many of these disgruntled renters spoke with Atlanta News First about the “unlivable” conditions they’ve been forced to endure — which reportedly include mold, collapsing ceilings, boarded-up windows and a lack of […]
‘It’s a living nightmare’: Michigan renters say they’ve endured water shut-offs for months — and even when it’s on, it’s not safe to drink. And then their water bills spiked inexplicably
Residents in a Riverview, Michigan apartment complex say they’ve been living without reliable running water for months. “It’s affecting our everyday lives … and causing major stress,” Robert Bangs, a Huntington House Apartments resident told WXYC 7 News. “Can we go home and take a shower? Can we use water? And they even did it […]
Wine sales dry up at the LCBO as Ontario’s trade spat leaves California vintners reeling
It’s been a sobering spring for Ontario’s wine scene. Sales at the LCBO dropped 13% from early March to early June compared to the same period last year, marking a sharp decline that’s left both wine lovers and vintners swirling their glasses with concern. Before the recent trade tensions, the LCBO was already tracking shifting […]
I’m 57 years old and recently divorced. I walked away from my marriage with just $18K in retirement savings — with only about 10 years to catch up, how do I secure my suddenly solo future?
Divorce isn’t just a young person’s game. For some, love is fleeting and can evaporate quickly. In other cases, it’s a bond that can last for decades until it’s worn down or suddenly broken. Kathryn, 57, finds herself single after nearly 30 years of marriage. Her ex was the breadwinner of the household, and she […]
My mom passed away and I was shocked to learn she left me 10 times as much money as I expected in her will. It’s a nice problem to have, but I’m a little lost on how to handle all this cash
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 the next 20 years, Americans will inherit an estimated $72 trillion as boomers pass down their accumulated wealth to younger generations in a phenomenon dubbed the Great Wealth […]
My husband died suddenly last year after a short illness — can I collect his Social Security and my own at the same time or would that cause problems?
Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, was waiting to claim Social Security at 65 when she’d also be eligible for Medicare benefits. Her late husband made more money over the course of his career, so he would have received a […]
San Diego’s new parking laws have already generated $660K for the city in just 2 months — but residents say despite the ‘good intentions’ behind them, they’re confused about how to comply
San Diego’s new “daylighting law,” AB-413, draws a new line in the sand when it comes to parking near intersections and crosswalks. But drivers are frustrated that the new line isn’t marked on the city’s curbs, where no-parking zones have traditionally been painted red. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]