Mike Rowe warns America has 7 million men in their prime who aren’t working — and they’re not even looking. Here’s why he thinks the US workforce is ‘wildly out of balance’
American TV host and philanthropist Mike Rowe believes there’s a “horror story” unfolding in the American labor market. 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 the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Robert Kiyosaki warns of a […]
Philadelphia woman says Greyhound gave her the runaround for months after her $479 voucher for a canceled trip had nothing on it — how to safeguard your funds when getting a travel credit
When Tanisha Bryant’s Greyhound bus to Canada was canceled this winter, she says the company compensated her with a $479 voucher for future travel. She kept it and planned to use the credit when her schedule and budget aligned, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. In April, Bryant, who lives in Philadelphia, and a friend logged on […]
‘A lesson in worst practices’: Shocking audit reveals Chicago parking meters have made $2B for a private company — with 58 years still left in the deal. What everyone can learn from this
Have you ever been strapped for cash? Perhaps you took a payday loan, sold a long-term asset or even made an early withdrawal from your 401(k). And chances are, you’ve later regretted it. This is the situation the City of Chicago finds itself in — and the cost may have been billions. Privatizing public infrastructure […]
I’m 57 years old with $650,000 stashed in my 401(k) — but I absolutely hate my job and I’m ready to throw in the towel ASAP. Can I actually afford to quit and retire early?
Patricia can see her retirement on the horizon. It’s tantalizingly close — she’s just turned 57 and stepping away from work has been made more tempting by the fact that she absolutely hates her job. She’s ready to get out now, and put her happiness first. The only problem? She’s not sure if her $650,000 […]
‘I could not afford the American dream’: Retired veteran moves to Brazil after struggling to get by in the US — why more retirees are now choosing to leave their ‘financial burdens’ behind
Christopher Boris was struggling in Maryland with a house he couldn’t afford to repair and a disability check that didn’t cover the bills. That’s in the past, though. Now, the retired veteran is enjoying life, spending time with friends, visiting world-famous beaches and hanging out in flip-flops that have become his "staple footwear." The big […]
I said I’d cosign an auto loan for my parents and gave them all my details for the paperwork — but then they went to the dealer without me and got completely ripped off. What happens now?
It’s enough to leave any adult child fuming with frustration. You agreed to cosign a car loan for your parents with normal expectations — a limit on how much they’d spend, say $23,000, and an understanding you’d actually get to sign the loan. You hand over your information to help with initial paperwork, then you […]
This Brooklyn landlord with diabetes is clashing with tenant over 1st-floor unit, unpaid rent — but tenant is going nowhere and accuses him of harassment. Who’s right?
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. A landlord-tenant showdown in Borough Park has raised questions about housing rights, health needs and who gets to decide who stays and who goes. Landlord Aneiello DeGiuda, a diabetic […]
This Florida art collector says $17K in goods went missing after a local consignment store abruptly closed — and the owners seem to have vanished, too. How to spot shady resellers
Consignment shops can provide cheap finds for thrifty shoppers while serving as an alternative outlet for sellers. Rich Goren of St. Petersburg, Florida, sold art pieces at his local shop for years — only to one day arrive and find the shop empty, and his goods gone. Goren says two art pieces and two pairs […]
Atlanta property owner claims after spending $200K on his home to sell, the city wrongfully demolished one of its walls — and he can’t seem to get answers as to why they did it
An Atlanta property owner says he found part of his home demolished and alleges city workers were responsible, causing extensive damage just as he was planning additional work before he put the property on the market. WSB-TV 2 Atlanta reported that Ronaldo Norman and his brother, who co-own a real estate investment company, had spent […]
When the bill comes with a catch: Mississauga cafe closes after scam allegations
Farzi Café, a high-end Indian eatery in Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, first hit headlines earlier this year when it was temporarily shuttered over health violations, documented in public health orders after inspectors found multiple safety infractions. Yet, its reopening proved short-lived. Last week, the restaurant quietly closed its doors again. This time, […]