Ontario man left holding the bag on $62,000 car loan after co-signing for a friend
An Ontario man found out the hard way the responsibilities you take on when you co-sign a loan, and why it’s not a good idea to co-sign a loan for a friend. “I went in as a co-signer and I had no idea that this could happen,” Mississauga resident Shane Brown told CTV News after […]
Chicago’s ‘Superstation to Nowhere’: The infamous Block 37, how Elon Musk is connected, and why it’s been dubbed an ‘abandoned money pit’ after costing taxpayers more than $400 million
If you were to visit Chicago’s Block 37 in the Loop area of downtown, you’ll find a nice shopping and entertainment complex that also includes residential housing. But underneath the ground sits a massive waste of taxpayer dollars that NBC 5 Chicago has dubbed “The Superstation to Nowhere.” Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
‘I have no money now’: This retiree sunk nearly her ‘entire life savings’ into a half-built house in Florida that her bankrupt builder won’t finish — and she’s not alone
Some homebuyers in Citrus Springs, Florida, are in shock after the Van Der Valk Construction company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April, leaving many homes unfinished. The Citrus County-based company is leaving many homeowners, mostly retirees, holding the bag financially. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what […]
‘A major travesty’: St. Louis couple awarded $48.1M in suit against hospital after they were ‘blindsided’ by negligence during childbirth — what to know if you’re the victim of malpractice
St. Louis’ Blake and Sarah Anyan’s story begins as a fairy tale. The high-school sweethearts were expecting their first baby. The couple chose Mercy Hospital — dubbed ‘The Baby Palace on Ballas’ — for prenatal care, labor and delivery. They chose the hospital not only because it is known for its obstetrics care, but because […]
Americans in their 30s, 40s are finally breaking their way into the 401(k) millionaire club — here’s what they’re doing and why you should start copying in 2025
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. Americans think it’ll take $1.26 million, on average, to retire comfortably, according to an April 2025 survey by Northwestern Mutual. And reaching $1 million in retirement savings is a […]
‘I sued the state of Missouri’: This man bought a trailer on Facebook Marketplace — but he says when he went to get the title, he was told ‘the only way’ to do that was to sue the state
Ben Shakman, a Wildwood, Missouri resident, purchased a trailer on Facebook Marketplace for $3,500 years ago and thought all was fine. 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 […]
‘Denied. Denied. Denied’: This Florida woman’s insurer didn’t pay a $150K bill for ‘medically necessary’ surgery — after telling her they would. Here’s how the provider’s story changed
After undergoing a medically necessary surgery on her colon, Madeline Rogers of Zephyrhills, northeast of Tampa, was shocked to discover that she was stuck with a $150,000 bill due to a denied insurance claim. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]
Dave Ramsey just issued a blunt reality check to Americans under 40: ‘If you don’t retire a millionaire, that’s no one’s fault but yours.’ Here’s the math to hit $11,600,000 at 65
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. While the headlines have been dominated by a rollercoaster in the stock market, financial guru Dave Ramsey isn’t going doom-and-gloom. In fact, the radio host believes every young American […]
Tesla protests, saving astronauts, xAI, DOGE — Should you invest in Elon Musk?
Elon Musk is one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time, with ventures spanning from electric vehicles (EV) and space travel, to artificial intelligence (AI). But recently, Musk stepped into politics, and not every investor is happy about it. Recently, a wave of protests, known as the “Tesla Takedown,” have been targeting Tesla dealerships […]
Prof G says ‘the ultimate intergenerational theft’ in the US just occurred — and it’s 1 big reason Americans are having fewer kids. Here’s why he ‘bombs’ off to Beverly Hills and you can’t
Scott Galloway might be a college professor at New York University, but he has a whale of a time living like a rockstar. In a 2024 interview with Lewis Howes, he said he frequently “bombs off to the Beverly Hills Hotel,” goes to the Stagecoach Festival and enjoys a luxe lifestyle. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]