‘They need to be held accountable’: Minnesota man says agency billed Medicaid thousands for housing aid he didn’t get — now the state is investigating the $248M ‘high risk’ program behind it
“I’ve never got an hour of help." That’s how Steven Smith sums up his experience with Leo Human Services, the for-profit agency that — according to Medicaid billing records reviewed by KARE 11 — charged taxpayers thousands of dollars for supposedly helping him find and keep a home. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
I wanted to spare my kids the burden of student debt — but I made 1 huge mistake with their 529 plan. What I’d do differently if I could go back (and what you can learn from my missteps)
Imagine you’re a diligent parent who, haunted by your own student debt, maxes out a 529 college savings plan for your kids every year to afford a pricey private college. Then life veers off script: Your kids picked more affordable in‑state schools, graduated early and even received help from a generous grandparent. Don’t miss I’m […]
‘Please do not go to the airport’: Florida-based regional airline Sliver Airways abruptly shuts down after filing for bankruptcy, leaving travelers stranded — what to do if you’re affected
There’s missing a flight, and then there’s missing every flight because your airline just went bankrupt. That’s what happened to hundreds of travelers this week when Silver Airways, a Florida-based regional carrier, abruptly announced it was ceasing operations effective immediately. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should […]
‘It’s time to pay the fiddler’: As chill sets in on Florida’s once-hot housing market, sellers are now getting squeezed — but here’s why it’s no buyer’s paradise either
Florida might still be basking in sunshine, but its once-sizzling housing market has simmered down. The momentum that fueled pricing spikes during the pandemic has taken a sharp turn. For the first time in years, buyers are regaining leverage. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I […]
Ontario man left holding the bag on $62,000 car loan after co-signing for a friend
An Ontario man found out the hard way the responsibilities you take on when you co-sign a loan, and why it’s not a good idea to co-sign a loan for a friend. “I went in as a co-signer and I had no idea that this could happen,” Mississauga resident Shane Brown told CTV News after […]
This Atlanta Burger King employee worked a last-minute shift in graduation gown after high school ceremony — now he’s $87,000 richer. Here’s what the teen can teach you
While many high school graduates are celebrating the season with dinners, parties and well-deserved rest, one teen in metro Atlanta marked the milestone a little differently — trading his cap and gown for a shift at Burger King. Still wearing his graduation medals around his neck, 18-year-old Mykale Baker showed up to work at the […]
More than 8 million lucky Americans are receiving ‘inflation refund checks’ from a pool of $2 billion — but they’re only for residents in 1 state. Who’s eligible and how much will they get?
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. Many Americans have felt the sting of rising prices over the past few years. Now, millions are set to receive a surprise boost to their bank accounts — part […]
JPMorgan studied 5 million retirees across America — and found 3 surprising spending shockers. Is your 7-figure nest-egg actually hurting you?
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. Most retirees worry about running out of money because of spiralling inflation and unexpected medical costs as they age. However, after studying the spending patterns of five million retirees, […]
Canadians need to pay $150 or more in exit fees just to leave their bank — TD Bank is the latest to hike transfer-out fees
TD Canada Trust quietly announced it will double its Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) transfer-out fee — from $75 to $150 per account — starting July 1, 2025. And they’re not alone. RBC made a similar move in 2022, upping their fee from $50 to $150, and Tangerine bumped theirs […]
‘Do the man thing’: Albuquerque man moved cross-country to live with his girlfriend — and then they split. Now Dave Ramsey can’t get his head around the ‘weird’ situation it’s left him in
After moving to Knoxville from Albuquerque for his girlfriend, Christopher is going through a breakup — but still lives with his ex. He called into The Ramsey Show for advice. He doesn’t want to leave his ex, but revealed he has $19,000 in debt and isn’t making big money in Knoxville. He earns $3,000 a […]