‘I want to live’: West Virginia miners say the stakes for them are life-and-death as Trump hollows out safety support. How POTUS’s pickaxe is hitting colliers where it hurts
“You are suffocating. And that’s what’s going to kill you.” That’s the bleak reality facing Virginia coal miners, retired miner John Robinson told ABC News, as he opened up about work underground while living with black lung disease. Now federal cuts to safety programs raise the life-and-death stakes for miners like him even higher. Don’t […]
The best Canadian alternatives to American tourism destinations
As the trade war between the United States and Canada escalates, both Canadians and sympathetic Americans are searching for ways to support Canadian sovereignty with credit cards in hand. One of the best ways to do so is by buying Canadian — something we’ve covered before — and rebooking vacations in the US to Canadian […]
Want to retire early? Suze Orman says to open these 3 accounts ASAP to move up your departure date
Personal finance expert Suze Orman didn’t grow up wealthy — she worked her way through a number of challenging jobs and learned how to invest before becoming the success she is today. Orman is a firm believer that everyone deserves to live without financial stress — both during their working years as well as in […]
Residents in this US state now spend 10% of their income on groceries — the highest rate in America. Here’s how struggling families are making ends meet
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. If your grocery bill feels like it’s been getting out of hand lately, you’re certainly not alone — especially if you live in Nevada. A recent LendingTree analysis of […]
This Houston senior, 84, claims $1,100,000 in property was stolen from him — says he’s losing his money, voice, health over ‘traumatic’ experience. Here’s how to avoid a similar nightmare
In 2022, Houston property owner Sam Cormier received a notice asking him to pay rent. The problem? It was for a property he already owned. Cormier got in touch with the lender listed on his rent notice. That’s when he got the shock of his life. It turned out ownership of that property had been […]
This finance personality freed herself from $300K in debt — by replacing her shame with strategy. Here’s how she helps others find purpose in their finances through ‘curiosity’
You might recognize her as @TheBudgetnista on TikTok, sharing money wisdom with warmth and wit. But Tiffany Aliche’s impact goes far beyond viral videos. Before the books, the interviews and the online following, she was on the ground teaching women, particularly women of color, how to navigate financial systems not built with them in mind. […]
This Houston senior, 68, is facing the threat of homelessness after work-from-home job didn’t pay her — here’s how the alleged scheme works and 3 red flags to watch out for
Work-from-home jobs can provide valuable income for people who are unable to work a traditional job. For Mildred Bedar, a Houston resident, her work-at-home position helped her pay the bills, until the company disappeared without sending her a paycheck. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I […]
Looking to go on vacation for cheaper? Here’s where the Canadian dollar is worth the most
For many Canadians, spending in a foreign currency can be extremely costly, especially with the unfavourable currency exchange rate between the Canadian and U.S. dollar. There was a time when C$1 CAD was worth US$0.94, but today, that conversion is closer to US$0.70 (as of mid-May, one Canadian dollar converted to US$0.73). This makes travelling […]
‘You’ve made a colossal mess’: Dave Ramsey left speechless after Seattle man borrowed $80K from in-laws for trailer parked on their ‘dirt’ — now things are awkward. 3 crucial takeaways
Jeremy from Seattle, Washington, believes his recent purchase of a recreational four-wheeler was a “dumb decision.” Speaking with finance guru Dave Ramsey on a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, the young man said his new “toy” is irritating his parents-in-law because they want him to focus on repaying $80,000 he borrowed from them to […]
Trump wants to ‘abolish’ the IRS and replace federal income tax revenue with tariffs on imports — how would such a move affect middle-class Americans?
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to replace income taxes with tariffs, but what does that mean for the average middle-class American? 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 catch up (and fast) Gain potential […]