This Florida family was left with staggering $700,000 in flood damage after Costco fridge installation turned into nightmare — why ‘free’ service often costs far more than you think
What should have been a straightforward home upgrade has turned into an ongoing nightmare for one family in Jacksonville, Florida. The problem started back in November, when Bradley Byrd purchased a $3,500 fridge from Costco. The fridge came with a free appliance installation service, but this “free” service didn’t exactly turn out to be without […]
This Houston man found out his ‘funny’ vanity license plate had been illegally cloned — leaving him being charged almost daily for another driver’s habits
Jason Sung thought it was all fun and games when he bought a custom license plate "5.0 GPA" for his white Ford Mustang. "I’m not a good student, or I don’t have a good grade, but I just thought it’s a funny plate," Sung told ABC13 News. "I really liked it." But what started as […]
Seniors in San Diego County were scammed out of a staggering $108 million in 2024, says FBI — why investigators say anyone can be vulnerable to today’s shockingly brazen scams
San Diego residents in their golden years should be enjoying the balmy weather and beaches, but instead, many are worrying about how to recover lost funds or survive financially after being scammed. Victims include retired professionals, says Michael Rod, an FBI supervisory agent in San Diego Count. Two such victims whom reported over $2 million […]
‘I’m kind of lost right now’: NY man’s debt explodes from $30K to 100K in under a year despite earning six figures. What Dave Ramsey says to do ASAP
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. When Jelani from New York called into The Ramsey Show about his financial problems, he didn’t sugarcoat his situation. "I owe over $100,000. I’m kind of lost right now,” […]
‘I was more than heartbroken’: This Houston mother paid $2.5K for her daughter’s custom prom dress — but says she wasted another $8K after the designer ‘dropped the ball,’ ruining her night
Parents in Houston were left fuming after a local designer failed to deliver on custom prom dresses for their daughters, with one mother saying she’s out thousands of dollars due to the debacle. Kewana Jones Harvey’s daughter, Kiya Harvey, had been looking forward to senior prom for years, and as a mother she wanted to […]
My husband and I, both 68, just retired, and all our friends are downsizing their homes. Our condo suddenly feels too small for our hobbies and grandkids — is it crazy to upsize instead?
Janelle and her husband, both 68, recently retired and are ready to make the most of their golden years. They own a condo, which originally they thought would be ideal for retirement. But now, with an active lifestyle — and more time spent babysitting their grandkids — they’re wondering if it actually makes sense to […]
Peter Schiff says gold hit a ‘monumental moment’ after soaring to $3,000/ounce — claims now is the ‘perfect time’ to buy despite ‘media silence.’ Are you prepped for more shocks ahead?
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. Investors may be feeling uneasy as stocks struggle amid ongoing trade tensions and tariffs. But according to economist Peter Schiff, one asset is standing out amid the uncertainty: gold. […]
Maryland man lost $40,000 to ‘evil geniuses’ in ‘polished’ scam — with over 36,000 reported incidents that cost Americans $1 billion in 2024, here are the patterns you need to watch out for
In just the first four months of 2025, people in Prince George’s County, Maryland, have lost at least $1 million to scams, according to police. One person lost $700,000. Another area resident lost $40,000 after being tricked by fraudsters who posed variously as a Microsoft tech support agent, a rep from his bank and even […]
‘May God have mercy’: Robert Kiyosaki warns of hyperinflation in America — says ‘millions, young and old’ will be ‘wiped out financially’. But he sees massive upside in these 3 assets
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. Since peaking at a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, headline inflation in the U.S. has eased. But according to “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki, the […]
If you take CPP at age 60, you will lose 36% of your benefits — but here are 3 key instances when claiming early actually makes a lot of sense. How many apply to you?
For every month you take your Canada Pension Plan retirement benefit early, you permanently lose 0.6%, reducing your monthly cheque up to 36% if you take it at age 60. On the other hand, for every month you wait after age 60, you increase your benefit amount by 0.7%. If you wait until age 70, […]