‘We no longer felt welcome’: Canadian snowbirds spooked by Trump’s rhetoric flock to sell their second homes in the US — how a rush to sell could impact some local housing markets
Tracy and Dale McMullen are Canadians who had a vacation home in Buckeye, Arizona, for five years until they sold it in April. The couple typically spent four to five months a year in the U.S., but now say they don’t plan on returning anytime soon. “We decided to sell the property after the current […]
‘What can we do?’: Nearly 300 workers blindsided after Illinois plant abruptly closes — after serving as a local linchpin for 60 years. What it says about the current state of US unemployment
When the Momence Packing Company, in Illinois abruptly shut its doors on June 2, 274 people found themselves jobless. It was a gut punch to a tight-knit community that has worked at the facility — a pillar of local employment for over six decades, originally built in 1962 and run by Johnsonville Foods as a […]
Here are the 6 levels of wealth for retirement-age Americans — are you near the top or bottom of the pyramid?
If you’re planning your own retirement, you probably have a retirement savings goal in mind. Americans believe the “magic number” they need to retire comfortably is $1.26 million, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here […]
This Detroit man used to sleep in his van — then he took $27 of cleaning supplies and turned it into $1,000,000. Here’s how Mario Kelly got rich (and how you can too, starting with just $100)
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. Not so long ago, Mario Kelly was homeless and sleeping in his van in Detroit, parked outside the kind of expensive homes he dreamed of owning one day. Now […]
‘I’m speechless’: San Francisco families feel betrayed after learning $3.8M in donations meant for local playgrounds were allegedly used on expenses like ‘swanky galas’ and staff bonuses
The San Francisco Parks Alliance (SFPA) — a nonprofit foundation established to “create, sustain and advocate for parks” — has abruptly shuttered amid a media and legal firestorm over alleged mismanagement involving at least $3.8 million in donations. That leaves donors like Nicola Miner — whose Baker Street Foundation donated $3 million to the SFPA […]
This former minimum-wage worker retired at 39 with a $3.5M nest egg — now he’s an American expat living on $185K/year in Dubai. Here’s how he achieved freedom so early (and how you can too)
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. Jamal Robinson didn’t come from money. He started at the bottom, working as a church janitor at 14 before landing a minimum-wage job at Taco Bell, working long shifts […]
Want to retire early? Suze Orman says to open these 3 accounts ASAP to move up your departure date
Personal finance expert Suze Orman didn’t grow up wealthy — she worked her way through a number of challenging jobs and learned how to invest before becoming the success she is today. Orman is a firm believer that everyone deserves to live without financial stress — both during their working years as well as in […]
This finance personality freed herself from $300K in debt — by replacing her shame with strategy. Here’s how she helps others find purpose in their finances through ‘curiosity’
You might recognize her as @TheBudgetnista on TikTok, sharing money wisdom with warmth and wit. But Tiffany Aliche’s impact goes far beyond viral videos. Before the books, the interviews and the online following, she was on the ground teaching women, particularly women of color, how to navigate financial systems not built with them in mind. […]
‘Those folks that were involved… will be held accountable:’ A scammer stole $800K from a Florida school board by faking a vendor email. Here’s how to avoid the same trap
A scammer pretending to be a construction vendor tricked the Citrus County School Board in Inverness, Florida, into sending more than $800,000 to the wrong bank account. The fraud wasn’t discovered until the real vendor called to say they hadn’t received their payment. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, $846,864.86 was intended for a […]
Jason Kelce says he lost ‘all my money’ in New Orleans at Super Bowl LIX — at one point it was a ‘bigger bloodbath’ than the Chiefs’ blowout loss. Here’s what happened and what you can learn
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. Travis Kelce, along with the Kansas City Chiefs, suffered a crushing loss at Super Bowl LIX after being obliterated 40-22 by the Philadelphia Eagles. But his brother, Jason, also […]