This California man lost everything when phone scammers pretended to be US Marshals — how to tell if this happening to you
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has Southern Californians on the alert for a new strain of phone scams that cost one Ojai resident his life savings. Someone claiming to be a law enforcement agent with the United States Marshals Service called him and told him to send all his money to an out-of-state location. As […]
The San Diego owner of this popular Asian grocery store is scrambling for alternatives to Chinese imports as a tariff loophole expires — here’s how grocers and consumers are feeling the pinch
Last year, more than 1.36 billion shipments entered the U.S. duty-free thanks to a long-standing trade exemption for low-value shipments of $800 or less. Not anymore. That exemption expired just as the Trump administration hiked tariffs on imports — including produce and other household staples. That leaves small businesses like San Diego’s Vien Dong Supermarket […]
This disabled Florida veteran is facing the loss of his home over $40,000-plus in solar panel debt — here’s why his ‘PACE’ loan was denied and how to avoid a similar nightmare
When Florida veteran Esteban Ortiz signed up for solar panels, he thought he was making a smart, sustainable choice — lower energy bills, a greener home and no money down. Instead, he found himself in a nightmare: a fight for his home he never saw coming. “I got a notice that my house was going […]
Dave Ramsey told podcaster Theo Von about the ‘secret sauce’ for those who want to join the millionaires club. Here’s how to do it — even if you don’t have a six-figure income
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 Ramsey has shared some sage advice for Americans striving for entry into the millionaire club: stick to your plan and be process-oriented to grow your nest egg. Speaking […]
‘Son, roll up your sleeves’: Dave Ramsey lays into ‘entitled’ man for questioning why to even invest if he might not live to enjoy his riches — but Ramsey says his mindset is the real problem
Sometimes you can get the best advice by poking the bear. One write-in guest on The Ramsey Show found out the hard way after trying to “make sense” of Dave Ramsey’s investment advice. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 […]
Seniors are feeling insecure about Social Security — what’s fueling retirees’ fears and what they can do to protect their finances in times of 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. Retirees are anxious about the future of Social Security as they navigate extreme market volatility and high levels of policy uncertainty. Even some House Republicans are concerned — breaking […]
My partner of 2 years is drowning in $80K credit card debt and kept it a secret from me — now he wants to move in with his parents while he pays it off. We’re in our 30s. What should I do?
It’s understandable if you’re not keen on moving in with your boyfriend’s family or visiting him at his parents’ house. Your life goals may also be put on hold while he sorts out his finances. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here […]
Elon Musk calls Bill Gates a ‘huge liar’ after being accused of ‘killing the world’s poorest children’ — Gates warns DOGE will cost 2M lives, fail to slash $2T from budget. Who’s right?
Two of the world’s richest men are clashing — again. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently called out Tesla CEO Elon Musk over spending cuts enacted by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), specifically its decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
If you take CPP at age 60, you will lose 36% of your benefits — but here are 3 key instances when claiming early actually makes a lot of sense. How many apply to you?
For every month you take your Canada Pension Plan retirement benefit early, you permanently lose 0.6%, reducing your monthly cheque up to 36% if you take it at age 60. On the other hand, for every month you wait after age 60, you increase your benefit amount by 0.7%. If you wait until age 70, […]
Watch out GTA commuters: RBC latest big company to mandate back-to-office mandates in 2025
The return-to-office (RTO) movement is accelerating across Canada in 2025, with the Canadian federal government and major corporations rolling out RTO orders that are reshaping the work-life balance for thousands of employees. Even large U.S.-based companies with Canadian offices, such as Amazon, Dell, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and BlackRock are pushing for increased in-office presence, leaving […]