My 71-year-old father lost ‘every cent’ of his 6-figure retirement savings — all because he trusted the wrong person online, and fell for an online scam. Can he dig himself out of this hole?
Canadians lose millions of dollars every year to fraud, many of them are older. Imagine a 71-year-old retiree who falls for an online scam and loses every cent of his entire RRSP and other savings.The magnitude of this loss would put his entire financial future at risk. It can happen: According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud […]
Author Robert Kiyosaki says there’s ‘nothing wrong’ with buying a house – except he uses debt to buy it and ‘pay no taxes’ — here are other ways to invest in real estate
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. With elevated home prices these days, buying a house can be a significant challenge. But for “Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki, it’s a breeze. During an interview […]
An alarming 73% of America’s baby boomers are ‘worried’ about Social Security changes, survey says — but should they be? Here are 3 simple money moves to shockproof your income ASAP
Americans are growing increasingly worried that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may be taking a metaphorical chainsaw to their retirement safety net. A recent survey conducted by Clever Real Estate between March 5 and 9 found that 85% of U.S. adults are concerned about potential changes to their benefits, while 68% […]
These 2 major cities saw the steepest increases in grocery prices across the US — here’s what’s driving that surge and how to stop your weekly shop from eating up your whole budget
Groceries are one of the largest line items in anyone’s budget, so when prices increase, your wallet is bound to feel the pinch. While food prices have gone up throughout the U.S., two major metropolitan areas saw the most significant increase. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what […]
‘The end of an era’: Saks Fifth Avenue shutters its iconic San Francisco location after 45 years — joining a number of legacy retailers vacating the bustling Union Square
Saks Fifth Avenue joins a string of legacy stores, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Old Navy and Nordstrom, in an exodus from Union Square in San Francisco. The store has been a landmark in the area since 1981. But after nearly 45 years, the high-end retailer closed its doors on May 10. “While the closing of Saks […]
Smart car shopping in retirement: What to consider before buying a vehicle on a fixed income — from budget tips to choosing the right features for your lifestyle
You’re enjoying your retirement years, taking the occasional road trip to spend time with friends and family. But your car has seen better days — nearing the end of its life at 200,000 miles. Since you haven’t purchased a car in a long time, you may be surprised at how much vehicles have changed — […]
Squatters took over this Georgia home just 48 hours after the owner died, family says — now they’re throwing parties, posting videos from inside. How could this happen?
A grieving Decatur family is furious at a group of strangers who showed up unannounced and took over their late father’s home less than 48 hours after he died. “It is a nightmare,” Lisa Heath, one of the siblings who now own the home, told 11 Alive News. Attempts to reclaim it have been met […]
Urgent warning issued for US consumers after ‘security breach’ of 184,000,000 passwords — here’s who’s exposed and how to protect yourself
If you’ve been ignoring those pesky "suspicious login" alerts in your inbox, now might be the time to pay attention. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler recently discovered an unprotected online database exposing over 184 million records — including email addresses, passwords and login links — stored in plain text. The leaked data is tied to major […]
This Atlanta Burger King employee worked a last-minute shift in graduation gown after high school ceremony — now he’s $87,000 richer. Here’s what the teen can teach you
While many high school graduates are celebrating the season with dinners, parties and well-deserved rest, one teen in metro Atlanta marked the milestone a little differently — trading his cap and gown for a shift at Burger King. Still wearing his graduation medals around his neck, 18-year-old Mykale Baker showed up to work at the […]
‘Trash that is passed as news’: Donald Trump orders funding halt for ‘biased’ PBS, NPR — and even took a swipe at Sesame Street. How this could hurt communities across the US
A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump calls for an immediate halt to federal funding of NPR and PBS, citing what he calls “biased and partisan news coverage.” A statement from the White House called the outlets “biased” with “trash that is passed as news.” The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting […]