‘They put the fear of God in me’: Albuquerque woman, 67, lost her life savings to an Apple phishing scam — now she ‘can’t remake that money to retire.’ What she wishes she’d done differently
Losing your life savings can be devastating, especially when you’re close to retirement. But for one Albuquerque resident, Judy Hartmann-Ortiz, it’s all the more painful because she was scammed out of the money. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 […]
‘Basically forced medication’: Florida’s Ron DeSantis signed broad farm bill rewriting rules on water, agriculture — but here’s why everyone from dentists to bankers worry about its impacts
Florida has rewritten a large chunk of its agricultural rule book. On May 15, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 700 into law. The 100-plus page “Florida Farm Bill” rewires state agriculture from the faucet to the skies. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? […]
Ray Dalio’s ‘worse than a recession’ warning has Americans nervous — but he once revealed a ‘Holy Grail’ money strategy for times of crisis. Here’s how it works and why you should use it now
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. Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, isn’t usually known for alarmist takes. But his latest warning is unusually stark. “Right now we are at […]
Got $2 million? Here’s how long that nest egg will last you, depending on which US state you live in — you’ll get almost 50 more years in the cheapest state compared to the most expensive
A record number of people are reaching retirement age. Each day, more than 11,200 Americans turn 65 — adding up to 4.1 million Americans hitting retirement age per year. And yet very few of them feel they have enough saved to last the rest of their lives. The Federal Reserve reports that the reality is […]
‘I’m just livid’: This California woman thought she was tipping $5 until she realized she’d entered $5,000 — only to be told it couldn’t be voided. What to do if it ever happens to you
Americans have long grumbled about tipping culture — but now digital checkout screens are turning that frustration into full-blown financial disasters. Sometimes, the issue isn’t just pressure to tip — it’s how easy it is to make a costly mistake. One in five Americans say they’ve accidentally tipped more than intended on digital checkout screens, […]
This is the true value of having a fully paid-off home in America — especially when you’re heading into retirement
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. There’s great news for America’s homeowners: A growing percentage now own their homes outright. No mortgage, no liens. As of 2024, about 38.8% of owner-occupied homes in the United […]
Josh Hawley blasted Allstate CEO for making $26M last year — while company couldn’t ‘afford’ to pay out claims. Accused insurance giant of altering reports to pad profits. Here’s his evidence
Most homeowners believe their insurance policies will protect them when disaster strikes. But that illusion shattered for Natalia Migal. Testifying before the U.S. Senate, she recalled how Hurricane Helene ravaged her Georgia home, only for her insurer Allstate to offer a mere $46,000 for repairs, despite independent assessments putting the damage closer to $500,000. Don’t […]
A car crashed through the roof of a Missouri veterans hall — for the 2nd time in 3 months. Why the building’s so vulnerable and how it could impact their insurance
A small-town veterans hall is facing a big-money headache after a second vehicle plowed through its roof in less than three months — just days before the building was set to reopen. The latest crash at the Clay-Ray Veterans Hall on St. Louis Avenue in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, injured one person and has left the […]
Kevin O’Leary blasts ‘anti-American rhetoric’ from Canada’s prime minister — says party ‘wiped out’ loonie, leaving Canadians unable to afford Disneyland. How to hedge against uncertainty
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. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has taken a hard line on President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, vowing to hit back with retaliatory trade measures designed to inflict “maximum impact” […]
Broke young Americans in their 20s may be suffering now — but they’re on track to become richer than you. How $74 trillion will turn ramen noodle dinners into caviar dreams
Gen Z consumers across the world are so financially stretched right now they’re financing burritos with buy-now-pay-later schemes. But their financial lives could look remarkably different in just a few years, according to a recent report by the Bank of America. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what […]