‘Why us?’: This NYC homeowner found a phone wrapped in duct tape buried in her lawn — and police say it’s part of a new tactic burglars are using to spy on potential victims
A Queens woman found what looked like a phone buried in her front lawn — but it wasn’t just lost property. Mary Kehoe, who’s lived in her Forest Hills home for 35 years, spotted the strange device outside. It looked like an Android phone wrapped in black tape, with only the camera exposed — like […]
‘An absolute bloodbath’: Dave Ramsey told his viewers never to buy a home on more than a 15-year mortgage — and he was roasted on social media for it. But does Ramsey have a point?
Dave Ramsey has upset his fanbase with financial advice that many are calling out of touch in the current economic climate. Last month, we covered Ramsey’s latest advice on mortgages, where he advised listeners on his popular show to never take out a mortgage of more than 15 years, as this will cost you thousands […]
Degrees aren’t enough: Why educated professionals are now juggling multiple jobs to stay afloat in today’s economy
In February 2025, nearly 9 million Americans held multiple jobs. What’s more surprising? Many of these moonlighters aren’t just scraping by — they have college degrees and stable careers. A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis highlights this striking shift, revealing that even educated professionals now juggle multiple gigs just to […]
The US housing market now has 500K more sellers than buyers — the most ever recorded, says Redfin. And that means some have to accept ‘the writing on the wall’ as far as home prices go
The tables are turning in the U.S. housing market, and this time, buyers are calling the shots. There are an estimated 1.9 million homes for sale across the country, but only about 1.5 million active homebuyers. That leaves a gap of nearly 500,000 — the largest on record, according to Redfin. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
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
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 recent interview with journalist Graham Bensinger, the two-time NFL MVP admitted he could easily afford a replacement for the car, which has 132,000 miles on it. […]
Drivers across the US are hitting a dead end trying to get compensation for the paint flaking off their cars ‘in sheets’ — this Florida driver says it’s happened to him with 3 different cars
Thousands of drivers across the country are discovering their car paint jobs are literally peeling away — and fixing it could cost them thousands out of pocket. For Ed Rinkowitz, a Florida Hyundai owner, the flaky paint job is a familiar and frustrating sight. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
California files lawsuit against magazine it says sent out millions of ads designed to look like real bills — in what officials claim was a ‘widespread’ violation of consumer protection laws
California prosecutors have filed a civil complaint in San Diego County Superior Court against Pacific Magazine Billing LP and a network of related entities, accusing them of sending millions of deceptive mailers that misled residents into thinking they owed money for magazine renewals they never ordered. The lawsuit names Pacific Magazine Billing LP, several affiliated […]
Broke young Americans in their 20s may be suffering now — but they’re on track to become richer than you. How $74 trillion will turn ramen noodle dinners into caviar dreams
Gen Z consumers across the world are so financially stretched right now they’re financing burritos with buy-now-pay-later schemes. But their financial lives could look remarkably different in just a few years, according to a recent report by the Bank of America. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what […]
I’m 63 years old, have $800K in savings and I was all set to retire in four months — but now I’ve just got a fantastic new job offer. Should I take it or stick to my plan?
Making the decision to retire is a big deal, and signifies a major lifestyle change is coming. Let’s say you’re just four months away from your planned retirement, odds are you’ve been gearing up for this next stage and getting everything in order to enjoy your life of leisure for a while now. You’ve got […]
Home insurance in America might double very soon — and not just in ‘disaster’ cities. Why rates are skyrocketing across the US and how to protect yourself now
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. Home insurance used to be an afterthought, but these days it’s a rapidly escalating expense that is believed to be “deepening the housing crisis,” according to the Consumer Federation […]