US credit card debt hit a record of $1.21 trillion — how can Americans dig their way out of this hole?
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. It’s no surprise that Americans often rely heavily on credit cards to make ends meet. And with a recent period of rampant inflation, it’s equally unsurprising that credit card […]
This Chicago man did something wild when alleged squatters wouldn’t leave his home — he moved in with them. Here’s how his ‘nightmare’ unfolded and why you should never follow his lead
When Marco Velazquez, a Chicago homeowner, discovered squatters living in his South Side property, he didn’t leave. Instead, he stayed the night. “I couldn’t believe it,” Velazquez told ABC 7 News, after finding the home he was preparing to sell was already occupied. “It was like a nightmare.” Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
‘Now I don’t know’: Nearly 70% of South Dakota voters in this area cast a ballot for Trump — now, some share frustrations as they brace for the impact of tariffs on their local economy
In eastern South Dakota and the surrounding area, nearly 70% of voters picked Donald Trump during the 2024 election. Although few regret their decision, this agriculture-based community is starting to feel financial pressure from Trump’s tariff decisions. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t […]
I’m 67, retired, and only carrying a modest mortgage — but my car is on its last legs. I’m scared to buy even used with my fixed income. What should I do?
For many Canadians, retirement means freedom: The flexibility to hit the links whenever the sun shines, or even to take a road trip to visit parts of the country you’ve never seen. But once you retire and start living off a fixed income, slowly drawing down your savings, you need to be careful about how […]
‘A menace to the neighborhood’: LA residents say ‘hell house’ drawing squatters after owners ‘hoarded themselves out of their home’ — leaving them in ‘limbo’ waiting months for city help
The Los Angeles neighborhood of Westwood is "well maintained" with "surroundings [that] are quiet and clean" according to comments on the online real estate marketplace Trulia. But now, one home that neighbors describe as a “hell house” — attracting squatters, drugs and criminal activity along with a growing pile of garbage — is making life […]
‘A plague on our community’: Developers, locals push to replace Miami Beach homeless shelter with a luxury tower — but advocates push back, saying residents have nowhere else to go
A developer hoping to build a luxury high-rise in Miami Beach is offering city officials a controversial selling point: The closure of Bikini Hostel, a youth hostel that has recently become one of the only places on the island housing the homeless. As reported by WPLG Local 10 News, at a recent Miami Beach city […]
Dave Ramsey warns US home prices ‘are not coming down’ — claims there’s ‘no fix on the horizon.’ Here’s the 1 big reason why and what to do about it now
Like many people his age, Ethan from South Carolina is waiting for the perfect moment to hop onto the property ladder. In an email to The Ramsey Show, the 28-year-old said he and his wife earn more than $200,000 a year and have roughly $180,000 in savings and investments. They’re just waiting for home prices […]
Costco defies recession fears with 10% stock surge. Here’s why analysts say it’s the one stock you should never sell
What’s more resilient during tough economic times than a grocery store? So, it’s not surprising when analysts remain bullish on Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) stock, despite the company’s mixed quarterly results. For Costco (NASDAQ:COST) shareholders, the good news was that revenue beat estimates for the long-standing grocery warehouse chain; unfortunately, earnings fell short of […]
Canadian small businesses’ confidence is at an all-time low amid US trade tensions
A lot of Canadians are reasonably on edge lately, with US president Donald Trump’s continued talk of annexing Canada and various tit-for-tat tariff threats lobbed back and forth across the border. That tension has been reflected in Canadian businesses, with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer crashing to an all-time low in […]
I’m 58 years old, single and simply over the daily grind. I’ve got $970K stashed in my RRSP — can I retire today?
You’ve hit your late 50s, you’ve got a nice cushion in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and suddenly you find yourself wondering if that cushion will provide you with enough comfort to retire today. The promising news is that yes, you may be able to retire today at 58 years old with $970,000 in […]