Homeowners in this 1 state have watched helplessly as their insurance costs have spiked faster than anywhere else in the US — and it’s not Florida or California. How to handle rising rates
Homeowners across Texas are nearly helpless as insurance costs in the state are rising faster than almost anywhere else in the country. Skyrocketing premiums and property taxes are pushing homeowners to the brink and giving prospective buyers serious pause. Dallas-area resident Doreen Diego says her home insurance premiums have been climbing by $1,000 a year […]
This woman thought she was sending a teen $2 for a bottle of water on a hot day — until she realized he’d taken $1,100. And she’s not the only one who’s been scammed by Atlanta’s ‘water boys’
As the summer heat kicks in, nothing’s more refreshing than grabbing a cold bottle of water while you’re stuck in traffic. But for some Atlanta drivers, that quick sip has turned into a costly scam draining wallets faster than you can say “Cash App." So-called water boys — teens who hustle bottled water to passing […]
I’m 52, putting away at least 10% of my paycheck for retirement — but my husband isn’t saving anything and has no plans to. What should I do?
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. Jada, 52, is facing the existential dread of retirement. She doesn’t even plan to clock out until she turns 65, and she’s been saving for her golden years since […]
‘I’m out $15,000 and a home’: Over 50 Houston families evicted from mobile home park — some were still charged rent after leaving, advocates say. How you can protect yourself as a tenant
Taking up residence in a mobile home park can be an economical means of putting a roof over one’s head. But more than 50 families at County Road Mobile Home Park in Houston, Texas, were displaced after the land they were living on was sold, according to KHOU 11 News. Residents had until April 8 […]
My wife and I love our kids equally — but we always end up giving our daughter — who’s married with a baby — more money than our single son and I worry he’ll resent us one day. What do we do?
You love your children. After all, each of them is wonderful in their own way. You enjoy visiting each of them and watching as their lives unfold. But let’s say you and your spouse, both 68 and retired, have started offering financial assistance to your adult daughter and her growing family. Only now, you’re wondering […]
Warren Buffett once said he’d buy a ‘couple hundred thousand’ American homes — and he’d take out 30-year mortgages to do it. Here’s how to ‘load up’ on US real estate in 2025
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. In 2012, Warren Buffett told CNBC that if there was a way to buy thousands of single-family homes at once, and to manage them easily, he would “load up.” […]
Rising litigation costs are affecting commercial insurance in Canada
Suing a person or a company is often easier said than done, at least in Canada. It takes a lot of effort, money and time. But according to a new report from global law firm Dentons LLP, third-party investors are using the Canadian court system to profit on lawsuits. "Law firms are increasingly using third-party […]
GTA residents sounding the alarm bell on auto thefts
It’s natural to worry about your car – it’s an expensive, personal and depreciating asset. In some areas of Canada, that concern may be doubly justified. New data from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) confirms Ontario remains in the midst of an auto theft crisis, with the number of insurance claims up 165% since […]
This Oklahoma man’s car broke down just 2 miles after filling up — thanks to 5 inches of water in the gas station’s fuel tank. Now he’s fighting to be paid for $2.1K damage it caused his car
April 30 started like any other day for Jonathon Kirkwood. The Oklahoma man was on his way to pick up his daughter from school when he stopped at the eExpress Thunder Plaza Travel Stop on South Choctaw Road to fill up his gas tank. Moments later, he was stranded on the side of the road […]
‘Let’s see what happens’: NYC store goes viral for selling $4 ‘mystery boxes’ — but some packages come with an extra shocking surprise. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself
A dollar store in the Bronx has gone viral after a TikTok video showcased its $4 “mystery packages.” The boxes, which contain returned merchandise from retailers like Amazon, Walmart and others, can hold anything from brand-new sandals to toilet plungers. The thrill of the unknown is part of the appeal — and business is booming. […]