‘Do we have to die? Fix the road’: Phoenix family turns to drastic measures to get help after 18 cars have crashed into their home — they say it’s just a matter of time before someone dies
When a single vehicle crashed into their home, homeowners Melissa and Ryan Langhor were shaken up. But now, after 18 crashes and counting, the Phoenix couple is calling for changes to protect their home from future incidents. They live near the corner of West Northwest Ranch Parkway and 163rd Lane, where drivers face a near-90-degree […]
‘It does kind of make me the breadwinner’: stay-at-home mom charges husband $2,700 a week for household labor — sparking a debate on TikTok
Being a stay-at-home parent can often be a thankless job. From the moment you get up in the morning to the moment you go to bed, you’re either chasing after a child, preparing meals or doing some sort of household task — many of which involve scrubbing food particles off of a surface or item […]
‘Trying to put my life back together’: Aussie nurse’s life upended after scammers drain her bank account, open loans in her name — here’s how to protect yourself from ‘phone porting’ scams
An Australian nurse had her life upended when scammers hijacked her phone number, drained her bank accounts and opened loans in her name — all within 24 hours. “They were able to change my email, passwords,” Lee-Anne McLean told 9News. “They broke into my social media and they opened bank loans.” And she doesn’t know […]
Millions of California homeowners dealing with mounting ‘statewide insurance crisis’ as providers back out of the market due to the ‘risk’ of extreme weather and rising costs of rebuilding
Before the world watched on as wildfires engulfed large swathes of California early in 2025, an insurance crisis was already starting to heat up. In the months and years before the disastrous 2025 fires, insurance companies began backing away from the California market. As they pulled away from the market, by dropping policies and choosing […]
Tony Robbins just blasted this 1 popular approach to Social Security in America — calls it ‘disaster’ that seriously risks running out of cash. Are you falling into this trap, too?
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. Tony Robbins, the well-known motivational speaker, warns that the most popular approach to Social Security is also the most dangerous. On his blog, he says relying on the program […]
Looking to go on vacation for cheaper? Here’s where the Canadian dollar is worth the most
For many Canadians, spending in a foreign currency can be extremely costly, especially with the unfavourable currency exchange rate between the Canadian and U.S. dollar. There was a time when C$1 CAD was worth US$0.94, but today, that conversion is closer to US$0.70 (as of mid-May, one Canadian dollar converted to US$0.73). This makes travelling […]
‘I was misinformed’: Washington State man just found out he owes the IRS $140,000 after withdrawing funds from his 401(k) to buy a house — how The Ramsey Show hosts advise he tackle it ASAP
Marty from Spokane, Washington, thought he was taking a smart step toward debt-free homeownership. But pulling $400,000 from his 401(k) to buy a house left him with a staggering $140,000 tax bill. “I just recently found out that when I go to file my taxes, I am going to owe roughly $140,000,” he said, calling […]
‘Deny and delay’: This Georgia roofer is out $12,000 after State Farm approved a homeowner’s claim to fix his roof — then refused to pay out in full. What to do if it happens to you
When Cumming, Georgia, homeowner Venkat Garikapati’s roof sustained heavy wind damage in 2021, he filed a claim with his home insurance company, State Farm, to have it fixed. However, State Farm only approved the replacement of 38 shingles and estimated the cost at $1,422.15 — less than Garikapati’s $2,500 deductible — and closed the claim […]
I’m 31, make $117K/year, cover all household bills — yet my fiance refuses to chip in. Insists his cash is for ‘fun’ while I handle ‘responsibilities.’ Can I fix this before we get hitched?
For some, the road to marriage can look financially lopsided. Those in their 30s earning their fair share — say, more than $100,000 a year — may be used to covering 100% of their individual household expenses. However, it doesn’t typically feel good when a fiance refuses to contribute, claiming their money is only for […]
B.C. man buys a used car only to find that its odometer has been tampered with. He managed to get his money back but experts say odometer fraud is on the rise. Here’s how it works and how you
Like many Canadians dealing with the uncertainty of tariffs from the U.S. and rising prices, Steve Andrews from Burnaby, B.C., was on a tight budget when he decided to buy a used vehicle. With a young family in tow, Andrews saw a registered Burnaby used vehicle dealership had a 2012 Subaru listed for a good […]