‘Cannot do business in the state of California’: Gas could spike to $8 per gallon as two major refineries shut down — and that’s not all. Are the state’s strong regulations worth the cost?
Two large California oil refineries are shutting down, triggering mounting concerns from state legislators, industry groups and many others. Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson of the Gardena district bluntly described his concern during a recent Sacramento hearing. “This is a tremendous loss,” Gipson told NBC Los Angeles, referring to the looming closure of the Phillips 66 plant […]
‘We call it the stealthy wealthy’:These millionaires didn’t work on Wall Street — they built fortunes filling everyday needs. Here’s what you can learn from them
Some of the country’s top earners are building quiet empires — not on Wall Street or in Silicon Valley, but in ordinary places. “We call it the stealthy wealthy,” Owen Zidar, a Princeton economist who has studied the group with University of Chicago economist Eric Zwick, told The Wall Street Journal. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
‘Get a life’: Some singles now secretly test their dates to weed out ‘gold diggers’ — but financial guru Ramit Sethi says there’s a better way to gauge financial compatibility early on
First dates already come with unspoken tests, but one new trend — the so-called “gold digger test” — is turning dinner into a financial trap, leaving some singles blindsided and offended. Imagine this: You’re on a date set up by a mutual friend. You’re financially independent, settled in your career, own your home and you […]
Ultra-rich Americans are pouring cash into this 1 ‘safer, less volatile’ asset class instead of stocks — and believe there’s ‘no bad time’ to buy it. Do you own any?
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. With the stock market on a rollercoaster ride, recession warnings piling up and interest rates still elevated, you might expect Americans to hold off on big-ticket purchases. But for […]
‘I feel like an idiot’: This Ohio couple was swindled out of thousands in a fake check and gift card scam after being promised an $8,000 personal loan — here’s their warning for others
When Tony Brown got a call in late November from someone named "Emily" who said they worked for a company called Moneypark Finance, he thought his prayers had been answered. According to News 5 Cleveland, Tony and his wife, Christina, had been seeking a personal loan to furnish their new home and buy Christmas gifts […]
This San Francisco man purchased 1 small Costco product in April of 2024 — then resold it for a $600 profit only 11 months later. Here’s what he bought and how to mimic his savvy move
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. Everyone knows Costco is a great place to stock up — whether you’re in the mood for a giant cheesecake or a kayak you didn’t plan to buy. But […]
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 catch up (and fast)
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. So, you’ve left planning for your golden years to the mid-century mark — don’t worry. You’re not the only one. About 20% of Americans aged 50 and older have […]
This Naples couple was duped into handing over $2M in gold: How to stay safe against precious metal scams
In a heartbreaking scam that’s left a Naples couple reeling, two fraudsters tricked the 72-year-old couple into handing over more than $2 million worth of gold. The ordeal has left the elderly couple shattered. The gold is nearly impossible to trace, making it unlikely they will get their stolen assets back. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
‘We just want some law and order’: South LA residents say trash fires, dumping, masked gunmen and nearby encampments are making life dangerous — and they want the state to do more
Residents of LA’s South Bay community say they are fed up with dumping, trash fires and rising crime in their neighborhood — issues they claim are directly tied to nearby homeless encampments. The area sits at the intersection of multiple jurisdictions, including Union Pacific Railroad, Caltrans, the state of California and the city of Los […]
Fixed mortgage rates rise as variable-rate discounts tighten: Here’s what it means for your next loan or renewal
For a while, it looked like mortgage rates in Canada were finally settling into a more affordable pattern. Fixed rates had been drifting downward, and variable rates were looking more attractive — especially as rate cuts seemed like a matter of “when,” not “if.” But the tide has turned. As of early May, both fixed […]