‘Trying to put my life back together’: Aussie nurse’s life upended after scammers drain her bank account, open loans in her name — here’s how to protect yourself from ‘phone porting’ scams
An Australian nurse had her life upended when scammers hijacked her phone number, drained her bank accounts and opened loans in her name — all within 24 hours. “They were able to change my email, passwords,” Lee-Anne McLean told 9News. “They broke into my social media and they opened bank loans.” And she doesn’t know […]
Your credit card rewards are slowly becoming way less rewarding — here’s what’s behind that distressing trend
Credit cards are popular with Americans — and so are the points, rewards and perks that come with them. That’s why some Americans devote time and energy (and spending) to optimize multiple rewards programs and claim rewards they wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford, such as flying business class. The number of credit card accounts […]
85 million TikTok views say Dave Ramsey’s advice is outdated — young Canadians refuse to sacrifice to get out of debt
Dave Ramsey has fervently preached financial advice to North Americans for decades — but younger generations are now slamming the white-bearded radio host for offering counsel that doesn’t quite account for the current cost-of-living crisis. One frothy example is Ramsey’s repeated attacks on those who spend money to buy their daily cuppa Joe. In a […]
NFL legend Steve Young still drives a broken down 2011 Toyota Sienna with 132,000 miles — made over $49M in football but Dad told him to ‘get the most’ out of cars. Here’s what you can learn
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. Legendary 49ers quarterback Steve Young earned nearly $49 million playing football, according to Spotrac, but you’d never guess it from the beaten-up 2011 Toyota Sienna he drives. In a […]
Boomers are out of luck: Robert Kiyosaki warns that the ‘biggest crash in history is coming’ — here’s his strategy to get rich before things get worse
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad , has been predicting dark clouds for the U.S. stock market for over a year, saying that when the storm hits, one generation will feel the brunt of it. “BOOMERS are SOL: When the stock market bursts … BOOMERS will be BIGGEST LOSERS,” Kiyosaki posted on X, […]
‘Please take me to small-claims court’: This St. Louis man’s credit score plunged from 815 to 630 after his landlord sent a $4,500 rent dispute to collections — here’s how he fought back
When St. Louis resident David Murray moved out of his apartment two months early, he thought he had done everything right — giving proper notice and settling his lease. Then came the shock: a $4,500 bill for two months’ rent plus penalties. Murray was sure it had to be a mistake, but when his pristine […]
‘I was misinformed’: Washington State man just found out he owes the IRS $140,000 after withdrawing funds from his 401(k) to buy a house — how The Ramsey Show hosts advise he tackle it ASAP
Marty from Spokane, Washington, thought he was taking a smart step toward debt-free homeownership. But pulling $400,000 from his 401(k) to buy a house left him with a staggering $140,000 tax bill. “I just recently found out that when I go to file my taxes, I am going to owe roughly $140,000,” he said, calling […]
Many baby boomers are utterly unprepared for retirement — but here are 3 things the savviest of them do to basically guarantee themselves a life of comfort. Do you do any of them?
A significant portion of older Americans are headed for retirement with insufficient savings. The Federal Reserve reports a median retirement savings of $185,000 for Americans aged 55 to 64 as of 2022. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 of […]
More than 8 million lucky Americans are receiving ‘inflation refund checks’ from a pool of $2 billion — but they’re only for residents in 1 state. Who’s eligible and how much will they get?
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. Many Americans have felt the sting of rising prices over the past few years. Now, millions are set to receive a surprise boost to their bank accounts — part […]
Grocery giant Loblaws drops property restrictions, paving way for lower grocery prices and reshaping investor outlook
In a move hailed as a win for consumer choice and market fairness, Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) has announced it will eliminate restrictive property controls that have limited grocery competition in Canada. The Competition Bureau welcomed the decision, calling it a “key milestone” that could help drive down food prices by allowing more retailers to […]