Georgia residents say they’re left ‘dysregulated’ from loud ‘party day’ noises since a former Ole Miss basketball player moved in last year — but he says they ‘cry wolf’ to make him look bad
Suburban homes often offer an oasis where people can raise kids, enjoy nature and have peace and quiet. However, in one suburb in unincorporated DeKalb County, that quiet is allegedly being disturbed by a loud neighbor running a party house. "It is very dysregulating to your nervous system," said Sarah Kleiner, one of the residents […]
I spent my 20s just pouring money down the drain — now I’m scared I’ll be stuck spending my entire 30s shelling out over $1,100/month to pay off my debt. How do I get out of this mess?
If you’re handing over $1,100 each month to service maxed-out credit cards, you’re not alone. The average credit card balance hit $6,371 as of the first quarter of 2025, according to a May TransUnion report, while interest rates now hover around 24.33% for new cards. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
Warren Buffett once said he’d buy a ‘couple hundred thousand’ American homes — and he’d take out 30-year mortgages to do it. Here’s how to ‘load up’ on US real estate in 2025
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. In 2012, Warren Buffett told CNBC that if there was a way to buy thousands of single-family homes at once, and to manage them easily, he would “load up.” […]
Michigan woman sold her drone on Facebook Marketplace only to find the buyer paid using fake bills — and when police tracked down the suspect, they found a cache of $100K in counterfeit cash
A $100,000 counterfeit cash operation was blown open after a suspect purchased a drone on Facebook Marketplace and led Michigan State Police right to their doorstep. Lieutenant Rene Gonzalez of the Brighton post told WXYZ News that the investigation began with a victim who listed a drone for $800 online. When the buyer arrived at […]
Here are 5 things that will likely get more expensive in 2025 — no matter what Trump does in the White House
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. Imported household appliances that are made with steel parts — like washing machines, refrigerators and stoves — will be subject to President Trump’s expanded tariffs starting June 23, according […]
‘I can’t even come to my home’: Eviction battle leaves Texas landlord barred from rental home — and headed towards bankruptcy. How to protect your real estate assets during tenant disputes
What happens when your tenants are driving you to financial ruin, but you can’t kick them out during an ongoing eviction battle? That’s the problem faced by property owner Akosua Danquah in Iowa Colony, Texas. Her tenants stopped paying rent and called the police when she tried to check on her home. Though she’s trying […]
Atlanta residents have waited 7 years for their day in court after they were allegedly scammed by a tree removal business — here are some steps you can take to protect yourself
When you give money to a contractor for home improvements or repairs, you expect that work to be completed. However, some Atlanta residents learned the hard way that things don’t always work like that. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]
I’m a 32-year-old single mom with two kids and my $2,000 monthly rent eats up half of my take-home pay. How can I cover my other expenses?
Redfin puts median asking rent in the U.S. at $1,633, so if you’re paying $2,000 a month in rent, that doesn’t seem so out of line – especially if you live in a city with higher rent prices, or if you’re renting a larger unit because you need more than one bedroom. Don’t miss I’m […]
I’m 29 and making $55,000 a year — but between my $1,850 rent, student loan payments and trying to save up to buy a car, I’m just living paycheck to paycheck. How do I break the cycle?
Imagine you’re a 29-year-old professional making $55,000 a year, but you pay $1,850 in rent and $300 in student loan payments each month. On top of that, you still have other expenses, such as utilities and groceries, and you want to buy a car to help you get around. It can feel like you’re stuck […]
Scammers are targeting American investors to the tune of $5.7 billion — here are the three signs of a hustle and how to protect yourself from costly scams
Scammers are getting bolder — and consumers are paying the price. In 2024 alone, fraud cost Americans more than $12.5 billion, a staggering 25% increase from the previous year, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t […]