‘Sounds like a good idea to me’: Trump considers $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ to boost America’s birth rate — but will it really happen? 3 ways to earn extra income no matter how many kids you have
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. To combat America’s declining birth rate, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a $5,000 “baby bonus” for new mothers. According to The New York Times, a chorus of proposals […]
‘A lot of people are struggling’: Growing number of Americans using BNPL loans to pay for groceries — and they’re increasingly paying those bills late. What’s behind this troubling trend
When Americans start financing their weekly groceries the same way they might finance a new phone or a plane ticket, something is clearly off. New data suggests that’s exactly what’s happening — and for many, it’s not going well. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I […]
I’m only 25 and my mom has tanked my 700-plus credit score after falling behind on payments for an auto loan she had me co-sign when I was 18. How do I stop her from derailing my future?
It sounds like you were doing all you could to get your finances together in your twenties, like paying your bills on time and being mindful of your debt. 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 […]
‘It’s like a bounty system’: Angry drivers in Omaha left waiting days to get their towed vehicles back — now the tow operator is facing charges. What you need to know about ‘predatory towing’
Drivers in Omaha were left baffled when their cars were towed away from an open lot — and even more so when they couldn’t get them back. A group of car owners were gathered outside of Heartland Towing and Tow Pros in late May, demanding the release of their vehicles. The officers that responded to […]
Warren Buffett has a ‘big worry’ over the US dollar ‘really going to hell’ — warns fiscal policy is what really scares him in America. Here’s why (plus 3 ways to protect yourself now)
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 a whopping $348 billion in cash on Berkshire Hathaway’s balance sheet, it’s easy to assume Warren Buffett has no worries at all. But in a recent meeting with […]
I lost all faith in US banks in 2009 — but now I’m 52 with $650,000 in cash sitting in a safe at home. What do I do with this pile of money?
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. Anyone who lived through the Great Recession remembers the tremendous economic turmoil that took place. While the economy has since recovered, many people became wary of financial institutions. Some […]
OIder Americans got fleeced online last year, FBI says, losing an average $83,000 to scams. Here’s how to learn from their mistakes
Being robbed doesn’t always happen at gunpoint. Cybercriminals can sneak into your home through your computer and your phone — and may make you an unwitting accomplice to your own robbery. It’s a problem for everyone, but if you’re over 60, you’re particularly vulnerable. Last year, losses to cybercrime increased 33% from 2023 to a […]
This Houston man, 65, lost $500K in an elaborate elder fraud scheme — now he says he doesn’t know if he’ll be able to retire or have to work until he dies. How to stay vigilant against fraud
Like most of us, Hiep Nguyen regularly receives scam phone calls. Although he usually ignores these unexpected phone calls, one recent scammer had a convincing trap. After the caller ID identified the unknown caller as the Vietnamese Embassy, Nguyen picked up. The caller claimed that someone was perpetrating crimes, like money laundering, in his name, […]
Ottawa woman accuses husband of ‘love bombing,’ leaving her $300K in debt
Browsing the internet or social media will bring about many first-hand accounts of dating and marriage horror stories that would render even the most hopeless romantic a cynic. Here’s one such story. Christina MacCrimmon of Ottawa claims she was the victim of ‘love bombing’, that left her nearly $300,000 in debt. "It’s just unimaginable to […]
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims American economy has become ‘hooked’ and ‘addicted’ to excess government spending — warns of ‘detox period.’ 3 ways to shockproof your portfolio
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 much of last year, President Donald Trump promised “extraordinary” economic benefits from his policies and “the brightest economic future the world has ever seen” for the country. But […]