This Florida metro is the foreclosure capital of the US — here’s what is behind the crisis and what you can do to protect your home
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. One metro area in Florida has attracted attention as the leader of a particular housing category in the U.S. — but it’s no cause for cheer. The state’s Lakeland […]
Barbara Corcoran spent $13M perfecting her NYC penthouse — but now she’ll likely just get $12M for it. Here’s how to handle strategic renos if you can’t afford to take a $1M hit when you sell
In 1992, real estate mogul and investor Barbara Corcoran worked part-time as a package delivery person to supplement her income. She had founded her real estate firm, the Corcoran Group, but it hadn’t yet taken off. One day, Corcoran delivered an envelope to a 4,600-square-foot penthouse apartment on New York City’s famous Fifth Avenue. From […]
‘We’re looking at a downsized America’: Kevin O’Leary cautioned any new house, car and lifestyle you take on will be a lot ‘smaller’ — here’s what he meant and how you can prepare
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. Rampant inflation has cooled off significantly in America. While it remains slightly elevated, the Federal Reserve continues to hold its target interest rate. But if you think now is […]
‘Words matter’: Ramsey Show hosts sound off on 22-year-old Knoxville man after he said his parents were ‘financially abusing’ him over a cosigned loan — what they told him to do next
After receiving pushback from his parents over how he used a student loan refund, Tyler called into The Ramsey Show from Knoxville with claims that his parents were “financially abusing” him. “I’m struggling with the fact that my parents are kind of financially abusing me,” the 22-year-old University of Tennessee student told cohosts Jade Warshaw […]
‘I have no money now’: This retiree sunk nearly her ‘entire life savings’ into a half-built house in Florida that her bankrupt builder won’t finish — and she’s not alone
Some homebuyers in Citrus Springs, Florida, are in shock after the Van Der Valk Construction company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April, leaving many homes unfinished. The Citrus County-based company is leaving many homeowners, mostly retirees, holding the bag financially. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what […]
Failed Sotheby’s auction of $70,000,000 bronze bust leaves bidders speechless, art insiders stunned — here’s how the jaw-dropping turn of events unfolded
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. What was meant to be a quick sale of a rare antique turned into a sobering reminder of the hidden risks of so-called alternative assets. “Grande tête mince” — […]
‘A major travesty’: St. Louis couple awarded $48.1M in suit against hospital after they were ‘blindsided’ by negligence during childbirth — what to know if you’re the victim of malpractice
St. Louis’ Blake and Sarah Anyan’s story begins as a fairy tale. The high-school sweethearts were expecting their first baby. The couple chose Mercy Hospital — dubbed ‘The Baby Palace on Ballas’ — for prenatal care, labor and delivery. They chose the hospital not only because it is known for its obstetrics care, but because […]
‘I hope she gets what’s coming for her’: NYC women speak out after influencer took thousands from them for specialized training course — and then vanished. How to avoid a similar situation
In a New York minute, three women looking to bolster their aesthetician careers lost more than $3,000 each when a highly promoted makeup course vanished overnight, along with the influencer behind it. Marley Matamoros, Ashley Landin and Michelle Echeverry, all from New York, paid their money to take an unlicensed course led by Miami-based TikTok […]
Don’t get scammed: How to spot financial MLMs and fake “get-rich-quick” schemes before they drain your wallet
Between rising interest rates, a shaky stock market and the threat of a trade war with the US, it’s no surprise that financial uncertainty has instilled fear in people in recent years. And unfortunately, this financial uncertainty makes people more vulnerable to falling for get-rich-quick (or “quicker”) schemes in times of need. More specifically, multi-level […]
Protect up to $800K from inflation: Why Canadians are moving fast on high-interest savings accounts
Knowing where to put your savings can be a struggle. Investing can lead to high returns, but make it harder to access your cash in a pinch. And on the other hand, while your standard savings account is always accessible, interest rates can be low. If you’re looking for low risk, but hoping for some […]