‘Mind boggling’: Some Californians making six figures now qualify for low-income housing, as report reveals 41% of households there are ‘cost burdened’ — making it the highest rate in the US
California is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis. And whether you are renting or buying, “the salaries that people once strived for often are no longer enough,” reporter Steve Large with CBS News Sacramento said. Household income levels — based on the latest data from California’s Department of Housing and Community Development — […]
‘Gold’s not going to solve it’: Arizona man called into The Ramsey Show for advice on protecting his family in the case of ‘societal collapse’ — here’s the surprising advice they gave him
Chris from Phoenix is worried about “huge civil unrest” resulting from a collapsed dollar — and he doesn’t think President Donald Trump or billionaire Elon Musk can fix the situation. The dad of two young daughters called into The Ramsey Show and asked co-hosts George Kamel and Dr. John Delony for their thoughts on how […]
Houston families ‘outraged’ after 18-wheeler knocks down their power lines and the trucking company refused to pay up — leaving them in the dark for a week and out of pocket $20,000
Reimbursement and accountability. That’s what a group of frustrated homeowners in Houston’s Rice Military neighborhood is demanding after an 18-wheeler reportedly knocked down power lines on their street. Not only did it leave them in the dark for nearly a week but they were also on the hook for footing a nearly $20,000 repair bill. […]
Here’s the withdrawal rate Canadian retirees need to start using in 2025, according to new report — and it’s shockingly low
Retirees, brace yourselves: The golden rule of retirement withdrawals just got a cold dose of reality. A report from Morningstar recommends the safe withdrawal rate for retirees in 2025 is a mere 3.7% — a significant adjustment from the decades-old 4% rule that had dominated retirement planning. Amid rising costs, volatile markets and new prospects […]
2 Chainz says every time he splurges on ‘stupid stuff’ like a Rolls Royce, he buys this 1 wealth-building asset to ‘balance it out’ — how to channel his champagne style on a beer budget
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. From classic muscle cars to high-end European rides, Grammy-winning rapper 2 Chainz is no stranger to big splurges. But beyond the flashy impulse purchases, he’s also been making some […]
Elon Musk calls Bill Gates a ‘huge liar’ after being accused of ‘killing the world’s poorest children’ — Gates warns DOGE will cost 2M lives, fail to slash $2T from budget. Who’s right?
Two of the world’s richest men are clashing — again. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently called out Tesla CEO Elon Musk over spending cuts enacted by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), specifically its decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
‘It’s not my fault’: Oakland Chinatown businesses say they’re fed up with the city for fining them thousands after vandals repeatedly graffiti their properties. Now they’re fighting back
Shop owners in Oakland’s Chinatown are fed up with vandals who repeatedly graffiti their stores and with city officials who keep fining them for it. It’s a never-ending cycle: the walls are spray-painted and employees paint over it, only for the tags to reappear. But the city doesn’t seem to be going after the taggers. […]
We’re 68 and just retired — but instead of downsizing like our friends, we want to upsize. Is it crazy to do so?
Janelle and her husband, both 68, recently retired and are ready to make the most of their golden years. They own a condo, which originally they thought would be ideal for retirement. But now, with an active lifestyle, and more time spent babysitting their grandkids, they’re wondering if it actually makes sense to upsize during […]
Florida firefighters rushed to evacuate 60 residents from high-rise after a massive crack was spotted in one of its columns — why the state still faces safety challenges post-Surfside
In early May, construction crews working in the parking garage of South Beach III Condominiums in Clearwater, Florida, spotted a "several‑foot‑wide crack” in a concrete support pillar. As CBS News reports, they immediately flagged the structural concern, eager to prevent another tragedy like the 2021 condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, which killed 98 people. Within two hours, […]
I got a great deal on a car on Facebook Marketplace — but now I’ve spent thousands on repairs and the transmission just failed. I’m already in debt with no emergency cash. What do I do?
When you buy a used car through Facebook Marketplace, you’re usually hoping to snag a good deal on a replacement ride. But what happens when that “deal” turns into a money pit? Let’s consider the case of a 35-year-old woman who, needing a budget-friendly vehicle to get to a new job, buys a used sedan […]