‘Trump and Musk are trying to create chaos’: DOGE wanted to ban retirees from applying for Social Security over the phone — and then flip-flopped. Here’s where things stand today
What do you get when you mix anti-fraud crackdowns, a tech billionaire and millions of vulnerable Americans? A Social Security shake-up that’s creating plenty of anger and confusion. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an estimated $1.6 trillion in Social Security benefits will be paid to almost 69 million Americans in 2025. These benefits […]
I’m 36, engaged and finally financially stable — but I just found out my fiancée has been hiding $82K in credit card debt and now she refuses to sign a prenup. Is this a dealbreaker?
You’ve found the one. The love of your life. You’re planning a wedding, dreaming about your future and picturing a lifetime of shared memories. So, a prenup is not even in the picture. But then, a financial curveball is delivered. In the middle of cake tastings and venue tours, one man stumbled onto a discovery: […]
‘We’re just waiting it out’: Sellers are being forced to slash prices as homes now sit on the market for months on Galveston Island — why the tides have turned on this once-hot beach town
Located just an hour from Houston, coastal getaway Galveston Island is going through a housing slump. Once a dream destination for vacation homes and investment properties, the island city has become a buyer’s market. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]
‘He who has the gold makes the rules’: Trump roars back at tariff critics — while declaring himself ‘the greatest friend’ of American capitalism. Do you agree?
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. Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have sparked a chorus of criticism from across the political and economic spectrum — with lawmakers, CEOs and economists warning of rising costs and escalating […]
‘An absolute bloodbath’: Dave Ramsey told his viewers never to buy a home on more than a 15-year mortgage — and he was roasted on social media for it. But does Ramsey have a point?
Dave Ramsey has upset his fanbase with financial advice that many are calling out of touch in the current economic climate. Last month, we covered Ramsey’s latest advice on mortgages, where he advised listeners on his popular show to never take out a mortgage of more than 15 years, as this will cost you thousands […]
Bitcoin soared 152% in a year (getting thumbs up from Elon Musk) —so why does Bill Gates say it’s a trap for smart people who aren’t billionaires?
Bill Gates is widely known as the billionaire who co-founded Microsoft, but one of the other factors that has contributed to his wealth is his pragmatic, relatively-conservative investment strategy. For example, take the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust portfolio. Its investments include stakes in railways, waste management and fast food restaurants, which are considered […]
‘A lot of people are struggling’: Growing number of Americans using BNPL loans to pay for groceries — and they’re increasingly paying those bills late. What’s behind this troubling trend
When Americans start financing their weekly groceries the same way they might finance a new phone or a plane ticket, something is clearly off. New data suggests that’s exactly what’s happening — and for many, it’s not going well. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I […]
‘The perfect vehicle to further your crime’: Colorado theft victims track their stolen phones to EcoATMs — here’s what you need to know if your device ever ends up in one of these kiosks
When Anna Hewson’s daughter’s iPhone disappeared one weekend, she did what any parent would do — she followed the digital crumbs. Using Apple’s “Find My” app, the KUSA 9News producer tracked the stolen device until it ended up at a Walmart in Arvada, Colorado. Inside the store stood an EcoATM, a kiosk that pays cash […]
B.C. man buys a used car only to find that its odometer has been tampered with. He managed to get his money back but experts say odometer fraud is on the rise. Here’s how it works and how you
Like many Canadians dealing with the uncertainty of tariffs from the U.S. and rising prices, Steve Andrews from Burnaby, B.C., was on a tight budget when he decided to buy a used vehicle. With a young family in tow, Andrews saw a registered Burnaby used vehicle dealership had a 2012 Subaru listed for a good […]
US boomers are using this 1 ‘geoarbitrage’ trick to add $100K-plus to their nest eggs — without saving an extra penny. How to do it ASAP before the opportunity closes (and it’s closing fast)
Americans believe they need roughly $1.26 million to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual. But many seniors are rapidly approaching retirement with far less than that figure. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can […]