‘Trash that is passed as news’: Donald Trump orders funding halt for ‘biased’ PBS, NPR — and even took a swipe at Sesame Street. How this could hurt communities across the US
A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump calls for an immediate halt to federal funding of NPR and PBS, citing what he calls “biased and partisan news coverage.” A statement from the White House called the outlets “biased” with “trash that is passed as news.” The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting […]
Here’s the stunning new ‘retire comfortably’ number in 2025 — and why 97% of Americans miss it completely. Are you one of them?
According to the 2025 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress study, the average American now believes they need $1.26 million to retire. That’s $200,000 less than they said they needed last year and nearly the same as the figure quoted in 2022. The fact that the target hasn’t moved much in the last three years hasn’t […]
UPS told California man his son’s guitar was destroyed in a wildfire — then he found it for sale online and drove 7 hours to get it back. How to protect your stuff when shopping online
Tony Diaz purchased a rare guitar for his son, but when the package never arrived and UPS claimed it was lost, Diaz wasn’t buying it. UPS actually offered several explanations for why the guitar didn’t arrive, including a claim that it was destroyed in the recent Southern California wildfires, but Diaz was unconvinced. Don’t miss […]
Seniors are feeling insecure about Social Security — what’s fueling retirees’ fears and what they can do to protect their finances in times of uncertainty
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. Retirees are anxious about the future of Social Security as they navigate extreme market volatility and high levels of policy uncertainty. Even some House Republicans are concerned — breaking […]
‘A very scary situation’: This once-popular Florida hot spot now has properties languishing on the market for months — what’s behind the trend and what it could mean for the state
The previously hot real estate market of southwest Florida has recently seen a worrying slowdown. Properties that would typically sell quickly are now sitting unsold for months, sparking concerns among homeowners and real estate professionals. Darleen Strange has been trying to sell her mother’s home in Fort Myers since last November. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
Ottawa revives electric vehicle incentives: What this means for your wallet
After a brief hiatus, the federal government is set to reintroduce incentives for electric vehicle (EV) buyers, aiming to accelerate Canada’s transition to greener transportation and ease the upfront cost burden for consumers. The announcement, made by Minister of Transport Lisa Joly earlier this month, marks a significant policy shift intended to support environmental goals […]
Oregon woman, 70, says she’s ‘trying very hard’ to be able to retire by 80 — and now an offer to use her land for a solar farm would make that doable. Dave Ramsey gave her some blunt advice
Abigail, a 70-year-old woman from Portland, Oregon, says she’s “trying very hard to make it possible to retire by 80.” That goal may be within reach now that a solar company has offered to lease her farmland. Still, she’s not sure if the deal is a financial lifeline or a liability. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
I’m a 32-year-old single mom with two kids and my $2,000 monthly rent eats up half of my take-home pay. How can I cover my other expenses?
Redfin puts median asking rent in the U.S. at $1,633, so if you’re paying $2,000 a month in rent, that doesn’t seem so out of line – especially if you live in a city with higher rent prices, or if you’re renting a larger unit because you need more than one bedroom. Don’t miss I’m […]
Quebec could employ a quarter of the country’s tech workers by 2030
Chances are, you’ve heard a relative or friend say you should “get a job in tech.” Of course, that’s not always feasible or of interest, but if you’re someone with an aptitude for and interest in a career in tech, you may want to look to Quebec. A new report from the Information Communications and […]
This woman thought she was sending a teen $2 for a bottle of water on a hot day — until she realized he’d taken $1,100. And she’s not the only one who’s been scammed by Atlanta’s ‘water boys’
As the summer heat kicks in, nothing’s more refreshing than grabbing a cold bottle of water while you’re stuck in traffic. But for some Atlanta drivers, that quick sip has turned into a costly scam draining wallets faster than you can say “Cash App." So-called water boys — teens who hustle bottled water to passing […]