‘We just want some law and order’: South LA residents say trash fires, dumping, masked gunmen and nearby encampments are making life dangerous — and they want the state to do more
Residents of LA’s South Bay community say they are fed up with dumping, trash fires and rising crime in their neighborhood — issues they claim are directly tied to nearby homeless encampments. The area sits at the intersection of multiple jurisdictions, including Union Pacific Railroad, Caltrans, the state of California and the city of Los […]
‘You are despised’: Houston homeowner locked in bitter feud with revolving door of short-term renters next door — but the property owner counters he’s the one harassing paying guests
When Bill Stewart bought his home in Houston’s upscale Walden neighborhood, he expected peace and quiet alongside an idyllic lake. What he didn’t expect was a battle of signs, arguments with neighbors and a cease-and-desist letter. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. […]
‘That is the death’: Mark Cuban says ultra-rich Americans get lured into money pits like music labels and clothing companies — here’s his investment advice for steady gains
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. Celebrities and athletes often aim to turn fame into fortune, but billionaire investor Mark Cuban warns they often mismanage their earnings. During a podcast interview, Cuban shared blunt advice […]
‘I learned the hard way’: Dave Bautista said his house was foreclosed on and he ‘lost everything’ after leaving WWE — but got the ‘best’ money advice from ‘The Undertaker’
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. Dave Bautista is among the few professional wrestlers who successfully transitioned to a career in Hollywood. Millions of fans followed his journey from the ring to the silver screen, […]
‘Why so much?’: These Florida condo owners fear losing their homes after being handed a shocking $3.5 million assessment — now they want answers on where their dues have been going
Like many condo owners in Florida, residents at the Heron Condominiums in West Kendall were expecting to receive a special assessment of some kind. The mandatory 40-year recertification inspection is the result of new regulations for condominiums in the state following the deadly 2021 condo collapse in Surfside, Florida. But when their special assessment came […]
I’m 65, tired of working and have very little savings — is it possible to live off CPP alone? Yes, but you’ll need to make these 3 big sacrifices
If you plan on retiring and rely primarily on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) you may have heard you will end up being perpetually cash-strapped. So, does that mean you should stay at your job? Learn to survive on noodles? Or work more to build up savings? To help you decide, you first need to […]
‘I get euphoric’: Warren Buffett once said he ‘loves it’ when the US stock market does this one thing — and highlights a ‘huge advantage’
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 the wake of President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcements, markets have see-sawed as investors try to find their footing — but depending on your investment perspective this might […]
UPS told California man his son’s guitar was destroyed in a wildfire — then he found it for sale online and drove 7 hours to get it back. How to protect your stuff when shopping online
Tony Diaz purchased a rare guitar for his son, but when the package never arrived and UPS claimed it was lost, Diaz wasn’t buying it. UPS actually offered several explanations for why the guitar didn’t arrive, including a claim that it was destroyed in the recent Southern California wildfires, but Diaz was unconvinced. Don’t miss […]
Are you a spender, saver, earner or ostrich? No matter your financial personality type there’s a budget for you!
If you’ve ever tried and failed to stick to a budget, the problem may not be with you but with your budgeting strategy. Different forms of financial management suit some personalities better than others — select the wrong one and you could find it difficult to stay on track. The different money personality types To […]
Bank bundles: Yay or nay, and why?
I love to bundle up. And I’m not talking about adding extra layers of clothing when it’s cold outside. I mean that I enjoy saving money when companies offer bundling bonuses or discounts to customers who get more than one product from the same merchant. It’s an especially popular marketing strategy with telecommunications, software and […]