‘A really serious problem’: Philadelphia woman’s life was turned upside down for months after Social Security declared her dead — and she’s not the only one. What to do if it happens to you
Renee Williams was very much alive and living in West Philadelphia when she discovered a serious problem. Her bank accounts, health insurance and retirement benefits had all been cut off. The reason? She’d been placed in the "Death Master File" maintained by the Social Security Administration. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
Mark Cuban said this will be the ‘No. 1 housing affordability issue’ for Americans — and predicts Florida will have ‘huge problems.’ How you can protect yourself in 2025
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. There’s passionate debate about how to solve America’s ongoing housing crisis, much of which revolves around mortgage rates, zoning issues, immigration and construction. However, billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark […]
Community rallies around Utah man, 80, who is now bagging groceries to pay off his wife’s $80,000 medical bills — four years after she died. Here’s how to handle bills you can’t afford
At Smith’s in St. George, Utah, 80-year-old Gary Saling is a familiar face — always bagging groceries with a smile. But, behind the uniform is a life story few shoppers know. Saling once designed multimillion-dollar mansions for Wall Street elites and served Hollywood royalty. Now, he’s still clocking in to pay off $80,000 in medical […]
Utah’s largest mansion — complete with Disney-themed rooms, a Star Wars-style tunnel and 65-seat theater — goes to auction for $8 million in rural Hyrum. But will it sell?
If you’ve ever wanted the Disney-style experience without the lines, there’s a mansion in Utah that may have caught your eye. A 154-acre estate in Hyrum — Utah’s largest private residence — that went up for auction on June 13. The sprawling home features more than 70,000 square feet of space, including a five-level, 10-bedroom […]
I’m 33 and I’ve hustled hard to make something of myself. Now my sister, 29, is asking to borrow money — again. I can afford to help, but I don’t want to this time. What do I do?
Is lending money to family always the right thing to do? Consider the case of Eric, a 33-year-old who is debt-free, owns his own business and lives comfortably after years of hard work and risk-taking. When his 29-year-old sister recently asked him to cover a few months of her rent, he said no. Don’t miss […]
‘I work for a living’: Whoopi Goldberg says she relates to Americans ‘having a hard time’ — admits she’d leave ‘The View’ if she had ‘all the money in the world’
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. Whoopi Goldberg has been co-hosting ABC’s “The View” since 2007, making her the longest serving member on the successful daytime show’s panel. However, the celebrated actor and comedian with […]
‘Please do not go to the airport’: Florida-based regional airline Sliver Airways abruptly shuts down after filing for bankruptcy, leaving travelers stranded — what to do if you’re affected
There’s missing a flight, and then there’s missing every flight because your airline just went bankrupt. That’s what happened to hundreds of travelers this week when Silver Airways, a Florida-based regional carrier, abruptly announced it was ceasing operations effective immediately. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should […]
This Florida metro is the foreclosure capital of the US — here’s what is behind the crisis and what you can do to protect your home
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. One metro area in Florida has attracted attention as the leader of a particular housing category in the U.S. — but it’s no cause for cheer. The state’s Lakeland […]
How much is the average Social Security check of a middle-class retiree?
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. Social Security is an important piece of the retirement puzzle, particularly for middle-class retirees who count on the safety net to supplement their post-career income. But if you see […]
This Atlanta Burger King employee worked a last-minute shift in graduation gown after high school ceremony — now he’s $87,000 richer. Here’s what the teen can teach you
While many high school graduates are celebrating the season with dinners, parties and well-deserved rest, one teen in metro Atlanta marked the milestone a little differently — trading his cap and gown for a shift at Burger King. Still wearing his graduation medals around his neck, 18-year-old Mykale Baker showed up to work at the […]