This man is now leaving Miami thanks to skyrocketing prices and shifting lifestyles in Florida — why the Sunshine State is suddenly seeing ‘the largest drop’ in incomers in a decade
When Cody Bunch was in high school, he created a scrapbook of his dreams and his goals. Moving to Miami Beach was on that list. "There’s Miami, there’s Miami Beach," Bunch told CBS News, pointing to pictures in his scrapbook. "I live right behind that now." Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
A Houston man saw his stolen tailgate online and called the police — and it led to a massive bust of blank key fobs. How these devices are helping car thieves get away in a matter of minutes
An investigation into stolen pickup truck tailgates has uncovered a deeper, more alarming trend in Houston: thieves are using high-tech tools to clone key fobs and drive away with vehicles in under eight minutes. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, victims whose tailgates were stolen worked together to track down the suspects by searching […]
This 30-year-old tree named Donaldson may be researchers’ best shot at rooting out the deadly disease decimating Florida’s citrus trees — why they believe studying it may prove fruitful
When Americans think of fresh orange juice, they probably picture a glass poured straight from Florida’s sun-drenched groves. But for two decades, the state’s citrus industry has been under siege by a bacterial infection called citrus greening — wiping out 90% of its crop. Now, hope is budding on an unlikely branch: a 30-year-old tree […]
Fraudsters are using a $20 ‘distraction’ scam to steal thousands of dollars from victims — nearly $5,000 drained from 1 LA teacher’s bank account. Here’s how the ‘huge violation’ went down
It’s not every day a stranger insists on handing you a $20 bill you didn’t drop. But for Sarah — whose last name has been withheld, as reported by Fox LA — that’s exactly what happened on an ordinary Wednesday afternoon at a Ralphs grocery store in Van Nuys. "He came much closer to me […]
Maryland homeowner fighting to reclaim his property after a family of squatters moved in using fake Instagram scam — but they’re demanding $5K to leave. What’s behind this troubling trend
A Maryland homeowner, who asked to only be identified by his first name, Pete, says squatters are demanding $5,000 to vacate his home after gaining access to the property through a fraudulent Instagram rental scheme. ABC 7 News reports that two adults and two children had moved in, changed the locks and gave police a […]
How a man travelled the world in 24-hour trips — and how Canadians can do it too
Kevin Droniak, a 27-year-old content creator, has captivated audiences with his innovative approach to travel, undertaking 24-hour trips to destinations such as Paris, Egypt and Puerto Rico. His philosophy centres on maximizing experiences without the need for extended vacations or hefty budgets. Droniak’s method involves skipping hotel accommodations and focusing on one main activity per […]
My 71-year-old father lost ‘every cent’ of his 6-figure 401(k) and savings — all because he trusted the wrong person online, and fell for an online scam. Can he dig himself out of this hole?
Americans lose billions of dollars every year to fraud, many of them are older. Imagine a 71-year-old retiree who falls for an online scam and loses every cent of his entire 401(k) and savings.The magnitude of this loss would put his entire financial future at risk. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
‘It’s very upsetting’: Pennsylvania woman allegedly stole $50K after telling tenants she was helping her mother collect their rent — but now it’s not clear who’ll end up paying the price
Annette Anderson of York County Pennsylviania is accused of theft by deception and theft by unlawful taking after allegedly scamming the tenants of the 23 rental properties into giving her their rent payments each month. News station 21 News reports that Anderson began assisting her elderly mother in 2024 by collecting rent payments for the […]
A Detroit retail crime blitz just led to 23 arrested, merchandise worth thousands of dollars seized — is America facing a shoplifting crisis?
A crackdown on shoplifting in Canton, a western suburb of Detroit, Michigan, in early June has led to the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods. 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 you […]
‘Chaotic and confusing’: How the latest ‘emergency message’ from Social Security will impact beneficiaries who were overpaid — plus what you can do to protect yourself from future shocks
Think Social Security is a sure thing? Between 2015 and 2022, the government mistakenly shelled out nearly $72 billion, and now it wants that money back, even if the error wasn’t your fault. To that end, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going after overpayments more aggressively. In March, it announced plans to withhold 100% […]