‘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 […]
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 […]
‘Trump lit the match and burned the house down’: Market chaos has fueled the rise of ‘finfluencers’ — here’s what you must keep in mind to avoid seeing your wealth go up in flames too
Influencers are no longer just shaping Americans’ shopping habits and fashion choices — they’re also playing a role in how people manage their money. And one type of influencer has become particularly popular: the “finfluencer.” Short for "financial influencer," these creators break down complicated topics like investing, budgeting and wealth-building in everyday language — offering […]
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% […]
Paul Krugman says Trump’s actions are ‘crippling’ America and killing ‘US exceptionalism’ — warns of a greater than 50% chance of 2025 recession. 3 easy ways to protect your nest-egg now
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. Paul Krugman isn’t one to mince words. The Nobel Prize-winning economist says President Donald Trump’s policies are doing serious damage to the U.S. economy — calling them “crippling” in […]
JP Morgan Chase is targeting even more customers who allegedly used ‘infinite money glitch’ to steal cash, report says — here’s how the scheme worked and what consumers should know
It was a scheme too good to be true — and now, the bank wants its money back. A number of fresh lawsuits have been filed against JPMorgan Chase customers nationwide accused of exploiting what became known on social media as the “infinite money glitch,” according to CNBC. The scam briefly let users withdraw phantom […]
I lost all faith in US banks in 2009 — but now I’m 52 with $650,000 in cash sitting in a safe at home. What do I do with this pile of money?
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. Anyone who lived through the Great Recession remembers the tremendous economic turmoil that took place. While the economy has since recovered, many people became wary of financial institutions. Some […]
‘They’re double-dipping’: San Diego residents given a chance to oppose a controversial new trash collection fee — but there’s a catch. Why they say the city is being ‘unfair’ and ‘sneaky’
Some residents of San Diego are speaking out about what they call a “sneaky” attempt on the city’s part to introduce a new trash collection fee. California Proposition 218 requires all city councils to mail information to every homeowner regarding proposed fees and to reject the fee if a majority of homeowners return written protests. […]
‘Sounds like a good idea to me’: Trump considers $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ to boost America’s birth rate — but will it really happen? 3 ways to earn extra income no matter how many kids you have
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. To combat America’s declining birth rate, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a $5,000 “baby bonus” for new mothers. According to The New York Times, a chorus of proposals […]
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 […]
