California couple say they’ve been ‘pestering’ their insurer for over a year to fix their home after a leak made it unlivable — and now they’re facing homelessness with their infant daughter
Imagine you’re married and starting a family, so you buy a home to set down roots — and then you spot a roof leak. This sounds like a disaster, but not an unfixable one. After all, you can just get the leak fixed, your insurance will cover it and you can move on. Unfortunately, that […]
‘The perfect vehicle to further your crime’: Colorado theft victims track their stolen phones to EcoATMs — here’s what you need to know if your device ever ends up in one of these kiosks
When Anna Hewson’s daughter’s iPhone disappeared one weekend, she did what any parent would do — she followed the digital crumbs. Using Apple’s “Find My” app, the KUSA 9News producer tracked the stolen device until it ended up at a Walmart in Arvada, Colorado. Inside the store stood an EcoATM, a kiosk that pays cash […]
Majority of Canadians intend to support local businesses this summer
So far, 2025 has brought with it an outsized serving of economic uncertainty and turmoil. However, one aspect of Canada’s immediate economic future that doesn’t seem to be in doubt is its citizens’ support of local business. A recent survey from TD Bank Group found 89% of Canadians feel its important to support the domestic […]
‘Never give up’: This Tennessee janitor went from living in his car to driving a $3 million Bugatti — here’s how he invested his money to create wealth
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. For anyone questioning the continued relevance of the American dream, the story of Sammy Poori serves as a powerful testament. Poori arrived in the U.S. as an Iranian refugee […]
Car theft in Chicago is dropping, say police — but now these 3 brands are hot-ticket items for thieves looking to commit bigger crimes. Do you drive one of them?
There’s good news and bad news for Chicagoans worried about car thefts. First the good news. With co-ordinated efforts from police, lawmakers and automakers across the country, car thefts are tracking down nationwide. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 […]
I’m 29 years old and my fiance and I want to make an offer on our dream house — but he refuses to put my name on the deed even though he expects me to pay half the mortgage. What do I do?
Relationship patterns in the U.S. are changing. As of 2023, 9.1% of the population was cohabiting without being married, up from only 3.7% in 1996. With more unmarried couples opting to have children and buy homes together, those living in these types of partnerships should be aware that, while values have changed, the law in […]
US boomers are using this 1 ‘geoarbitrage’ trick to add $100K-plus to their nest eggs — without saving an extra penny. How to do it ASAP before the opportunity closes (and it’s closing fast)
Americans believe they need roughly $1.26 million to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual. But many seniors are rapidly approaching retirement with far less than that figure. 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 […]
‘All the crypto cowboys are gone’: Kevin O’Leary says the sector is safe now and is backing stablecoins — but experts say it could be ‘sowing seeds of a financial crisis’
Despite financial giants like BlackRock wading into the space, many investors still have trouble taking cryptocurrency seriously. And it’s not just the memes and quirky fans pushing people away. In 2022, about 8% of U.S. adults called cryptocurrency the best long-term investment around. That number has been cut in half ever since the collapse of […]
Houston man faces narrow escape after ‘bank juggers’ followed him home, smashed his car window — here’s what you need to know to protect yourself against this alarming trend
What was supposed to be a routine ATM stop turned into a near-tragedy for one Houston man. The man had withdrawn cash from an ATM and made the short 5.5-mile drive home, unaware he was being tailed. Not by one car. But two. Security footage from the family’s home captured the chilling moment. The man […]
‘Who did that? Me’: This woman was quoted $500 to fix her car’s sun visor — so she got a $50 Amazon part, watched a YouTube video and did it herself. Why more drivers are going the DIY route
When TikTok user Julia Lutz was told it would cost $500 to replace her car’s broken sun visor, she didn’t just take the quote at face value — she took matters into her own hands. Armed with a $50 part from Amazon, a screwdriver and a couple of how-to videos, she pulled off the repair […]