‘He stole our lives’: Disbarred NY attorney found guilty of stealing 11 properties from homeowners in financial distress — leaving this woman hopeful her home will be returned 13 years later
Clotilde "Wendy" Sawadogo and her husband Patrice once owned a pair of buildings in Brooklyn, but the New York City couple says they were deceived 13 years ago after seeking the help of an expert to sell the properties. "It was a trick," Sawadogo told News 12 Brooklyn in a story published June 6. "Tricking […]
This 55-plus community in Florida saw rents skyrocket nearly 100% — leaving them with no choice but to move. Here’s what to do if your living costs explode while on a fixed income
Jodi Heger is a resident of Spanish Village and leases the land beneath her mobile home — a common occurrence for many of those living in mobile home lots. The rent was affordable on her income, but now she may be forced to leave the mobile home community for those aged 55 and over. As […]
Is housing really an investment? Canadians weigh in
For generations, Canadian homeownership has been considered a rite of passage and a cornerstone of financial security. But as the real estate market cools and borrowing costs remain stubbornly high, a growing number of Canadians are starting to question the logic. Is housing really an investment or just an expensive place to live? That question […]
The typical US home seller is asking for $39,000 more than what buyers are willing to pay, Redfin data says. Here’s what homeowners can do to increase their odds of a sale in a cooling market
Frustrated homeowners across the U.S. are reluctantly slashing asking prices by tens of thousands of dollars as the real estate market shifts out of their favour. After years of soaring home values, today’s market tells a different story — buyers are cautious, mortgage rates are high and inventory is swelling. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
Hundreds of employees said to be impacted after Frito-Lay shutters Southern California factory after 55 years — here’s what to do if you’ve been laid off
For 55 years, workers in and around Rancho Cucamonga, California, have reported to work at a local Frito-Lay factory — birthplace of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and potato chips. But now as KTLA reports, parent company PepsiCo is shutting down production there, displacing hundreds of Frito-Lay employees. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
‘A major travesty’: St. Louis couple awarded $48.1M in suit against hospital after they were ‘blindsided’ by negligence during childbirth — what to know if you’re the victim of malpractice
St. Louis’ Blake and Sarah Anyan’s story begins as a fairy tale. The high-school sweethearts were expecting their first baby. The couple chose Mercy Hospital — dubbed ‘The Baby Palace on Ballas’ — for prenatal care, labor and delivery. They chose the hospital not only because it is known for its obstetrics care, but because […]
The US Treasury shocked Americans with a $258 billion surplus — its 2nd biggest monthly surplus in history. Is Trump’s plan surprisingly working?
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. Budget deficits are something we’ve come to expect from Uncle Sam. After all, without years of overspending, the federal government wouldn’t be sitting on trillions of dollars in debt. […]
‘Those folks that were involved… will be held accountable:’ A scammer stole $800K from a Florida school board by faking a vendor email. Here’s how to avoid the same trap
A scammer pretending to be a construction vendor tricked the Citrus County School Board in Inverness, Florida, into sending more than $800,000 to the wrong bank account. The fraud wasn’t discovered until the real vendor called to say they hadn’t received their payment. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, $846,864.86 was intended for a […]
I’m 24, debt-free, and earning my first steady salary. My dream is to own a house — but I’ve heard I should max out an IRA before building up a down payment. Which path do I choose?
Suppose you’re 24 and earning a steady salary for the first time in your life. Your goal is clear: save $10,000 per year and eventually buy a house. But like many in their 20s, you’re unsure whether you should prioritize retirement savings or homeownership. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
‘He clearly is an unmotivated slug’: Atlanta surgeon tells Dave Ramsey her actor boyfriend ‘doesn’t want to work’ — but statistics show more and more men share this ‘deal breaker’ trait
Forty-year-old Jenny is a surgeon earning nearly half a million dollars a year. She called into The Ramsey Show to ask a hard financial and emotional question: “My boyfriend doesn’t want to work. Is that a deal breaker?” While Jenny is projecting to earn $500,000 this year, her 51-year-old actor boyfriend earned less than $23,000 […]