Phoenix pastor among 22 charged in alleged $60M Medicaid fraud, billing for clients who were in jail, hospitalized or dead — but attorney accuses state of deflecting ‘blame’ from its failures
Medicaid fraud harms far more than just the patients bilked out of that taxpayer-funded aid. Just ask Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, whose office has been conducting an investigation into a sober-living homes scandal that could reportedly cost the state billions of dollars. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement […]
This San Diego married couple lives paycheck to paycheck on $500K-$600K a year — admits to $30K in monthly expenses including car lease payments. Here’s Dave Ramsey’s advice
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. Despite earning an estimated combined income of $500,000 to $600,000 a year, Bill from San Diego admits he and his wife struggle to save any money — and it’s […]
Think you need to ditch Ben & Jerry’s to ‘Buy Canadian?’ The home of some of your favourite brands may surprise you
Canada is home to many well-known brands and manufacturers, but some of the foods, drinks and clothing brands you may assume are made here actually come from elsewhere – and vice versa. With globalization and corporate acquisitions, the origin of a product isn’t always obvious, even if the brand has strong Canadian ties (or even […]
After this man’s Jeep was stolen in Milwaukee, the suspect bragged about his ‘trophy’ online — but officials say the theft is just 1 small part of a larger tech-driven crime ring in the city
A high-performance Jeep Trackhawk is a dream ride for a lot of car lovers. But for one Florida man, it turned into a nightmare after his SUV became the target of a tech-enabled theft ring operating in Milwaukee. Police say the alleged thief, Justin Powell, 28, not only stole but flaunted his theft on Instagram, […]
Here are the 6 levels of wealth for retirement-age Americans — are you near the top or bottom of the pyramid?
If you’re planning your own retirement, you probably have a retirement savings goal in mind. Americans believe the “magic number” they need to retire comfortably is $1.26 million, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here […]
Canadians could save nearly $4K a year with U.S. tax rates — here’s how to fight back against high taxes
It’s been commonly said that there are three certainties of human existence: life, death and taxes. For Canadians, however, that phrase should be edited slightly to, “life, death and high taxes” — especially when comparing our tax rates to our southern neighbours. A recent report from The Hub underscores this reality, as author Alicia Panincic […]
Irvine police arrest 5 believed to be linked to ‘transnational organized crime ring’ after security footage shows them posing as Amazon delivery drivers to rob Southern California homes
A residential break-in on Easter Sunday in Irvine, California, has led to the arrest of five people that police say are part of a transnational organized burglary crew. 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 […]
‘I went into tears’: North Dakota woman tricked into believing Taylor Swift was going to give her a brand-new truck — now she’s warning others to not be blinded by popular star-power scams
West Fargo resident Mary Pickarell was thrilled to get a text that appeared to be from Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna — known to cheer on her football star son alongside his superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift. The text said Pickarell had won a special Mother’s Day prize: a personal visit from Swift herself and a brand-new […]
I wanted to spare my kids the burden of student debt — but I made 1 huge mistake with their 529 plan. What I’d do differently if I could go back (and what you can learn from my missteps)
Imagine you’re a diligent parent who, haunted by your own student debt, maxes out a 529 college savings plan for your kids every year to afford a pricey private college. Then life veers off script: Your kids picked more affordable in‑state schools, graduated early and even received help from a generous grandparent. Don’t miss I’m […]
Rich older Americans are using these 3 retirement saving strategies to supercharge their nest eggs — here’s how to use them to prepare for a comfy retirement
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. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates you’ll need 70-90% of your pre-retirement income to maintain your standard of living in your golden years. Americans expect they will need $1.26 […]