Even Warren Buffett warned that America’s trade deficit is ‘selling the nation out from under us’ — and proposed a ‘tariff called by another name.’ Here’s why his fix is better than Trump’s
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. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have sent shockwaves across the globe, as he attempts to rein in the massive trade deficits the U.S. has with other nations. While many […]
I’m 51, recently divorced and now I’m $180,000 deep in debt. Would I be better off declaring bankruptcy — or should I be trying to dig myself out of this hole?
Picture it. You are 51 years old, newly divorced and staring down $180,000 in debt. Many Americans face a situation just like this. Recent data from the Federal Reserve shows that the average U.S. household debt is more than $100,000. This includes mortgages, auto loans, student debt, credit cards and other forms of personal debt. […]
I’m 52 years old, $89,000 deep in debt and have two maxed-out credit cards — my only safety net is my 401(k). What’s the worst that could happen if I take cash from it?
Holding on to $89,000 in debt can be overwhelming. And you might feel like you’re dealing with an impossible financial situation. Your 401(k) might seem like the only lifeline available, but to be crystal clear: tapping into retirement savings should be your absolute last resort. When you’re drowning in debt at any age, you’re in […]
‘You willfully ruined people’s lives’: Florida man to spend 20 years behind bars for swindling customers out of $1.3M — leaving them with unfinished pools and ‘a shattered sense of security’
Putting a pool in your backyard is a major decision — costing upwards of $100,000, according to HomeGuide — that inevitably involves disruption. But for Tampa Bay-area clients of Olympus Pools, the cost and disruption were far more than they bargained for. As WFLA News Channel 8 reports, hundreds were left with nothing but holes […]
Lotto winners of more than $103,000 in Massachusetts often want the jumbo check, but not the photo (yet the law requires it) — here’s how 1 attorney keeps their riches a secret
Massachusetts residents might recognize Natalie Logan. She’s had her picture taken — a lot — by the state’s lottery commission while posing with a big smile and even bigger winner’s check. But it’s not because Logan embodies Lady Luck herself — she’s an attorney who helps lottery winners stay anonymous. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
Jason Brown was once the highest-paid NFL center after signing $37.5M deal — then he quit in his prime to become a farmer. Here’s how to find your true calling without going broke
What do you do if you’re 29 years old, at the prime of your career and earning tens of millions of dollars? For Jason Brown, it meant giving it all up to become a farmer. Brown shocked the sports world in 2012 when he walked away from a $37.5 million contract with the St. Louis […]
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 […]
‘It was an eyesore’: City of Oakland clears homeless encampment, relocating 70 people to state-funded shelter — but advocates say crews moved too fast without offering sufficient supports
The City of Oakland has cleared a large homeless encampment on East 12th Street, relocating about 70 people to the Mandela House — a former hotel turned shelter, now funded through a state grant. The move marks one of the city’s most visible steps toward addressing homelessness, a crisis that has more than doubled in […]
I’m 45 with 5 children to support and my breadwinning husband died unexpectedly. I only get $1.5K/month from disability and still have a $220K mortgage — how do I secure our financial future?
The death of a spouse is devastating under any circumstances. But, what happens if your spouse who passed away was also the breadwinner for your family of seven, including five children? When this type of tragic incident occurs, survivors left behind can find their whole life changed. Now, imagine that you are the surviving spouse. […]
Prolific investor and author Robert Kiyosaki says America’s poor listen to Suze Orman and the middle class follow Dave Ramsey — here are 3 tips from his playbook for creating real wealth
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. Robert Kiyosaki has a controversial take on debt: you shouldn’t avoid it. Instead, just embrace it. Garrett Gunderson interviewed Kiyosaki in 2019, and that’s how he said the rich […]