$300,000 in cash spilled out of the back this Brinks truck in Illinois — then a swarm of residents swooped in to snag the bills. But there was a serious legal cost to the ‘found’ money
The streets of Oak Park, Illinois, erupted in chaos when $300,000 in cash spilled from a Brinks armoured truck into the street. “People were running down the streets with money bags,” Nicole Phillips-Edwards, an Oak Park resident, told CBS News Chicago. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what […]
Many Canadian gig workers not aware of tax rules
Although nearly a quarter of Canadians have been a part of the gig economy, 66% of gig workers were not aware of new rules requiring platforms to report users’ income to the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). This is according to the latest survey from H&R Block. "In light of the new federal legislation, the [CRA] […]
‘Where the flip are you people spending money?’: Dave Ramsey couldn’t believe this LA couple who earn $300,000/year — but still drown in $119,000 of debt. Here’s where their income goes
Amber and her husband have successfully reduced their non-housing debt burden from $160,000 to $119,000 in just one year. 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 quarterly income […]
‘They couldn’t do anything’: This Florida man got a $200 phone bill from a major company that doesn’t provide him any service — then his fraud claim was denied. Here’s how they justified it
Thousands of Americans experience identity theft each year — and when a bad actor starts using your information, there’s no telling what they’ll do with it. Identity thieves put victims’ names on all sorts of fraudulent accounts, such as credit cards and loans. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement […]
‘Those folks that were involved… will be held accountable:’ A scammer stole $800K from a Florida school board by faking a vendor email. Here’s how to avoid the same trap
A scammer pretending to be a construction vendor tricked the Citrus County School Board in Inverness, Florida, into sending more than $800,000 to the wrong bank account. The fraud wasn’t discovered until the real vendor called to say they hadn’t received their payment. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, $846,864.86 was intended for a […]
‘It gave me a big advantage’: Warren Buffett and Bill Gates were asked to give the secret to their success in 1 word. They both gave the exact same answer
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. World-renowned billionaires Warren Buffett and Bill Gates were once asked about their secret to success. The one word answer they both gave? Focus. For Buffett and Gates, that focus […]
This 55-plus community in Florida saw rents skyrocket nearly 100% — leaving them with no choice but to move. Here’s what to do if your living costs explode while on a fixed income
Jodi Heger is a resident of Spanish Village and leases the land beneath her mobile home — a common occurrence for many of those living in mobile home lots. The rent was affordable on her income, but now she may be forced to leave the mobile home community for those aged 55 and over. As […]
‘The point their fingers’: This Chicago-area grocer was attacked online after scammers shopped at his store using money stolen from SNAP recipients in Texas who had ‘never been to Illinois’
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the country’s biggest food-benefit program, according to the USDA. In 2023, an average of 42.1 million people received monthly SNAP benefits. The USDA says that over 250,000 retailers across the U.S. accept SNAP benefits. However, one Illinois retailer recently got into trouble for that. Don’t miss I’m […]
Dollar-cost averaging with Nvidia: A long-term strategy for Canadian investors
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the best-performing stocks of the last decade, benefiting from advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and gaming. However, its high price and volatility make it a challenging stock for Canadian investors to buy. One way to manage risk and build a long-term position in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) […]
‘You never talked to me’: Las Vegas woman says mix-up with her power company left her in the dark — and with a fridge full of spoiled food. Now she wants policy changes
A Las Vegas woman is asking for a policy change at NV Energy and the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) after her power was cut without her knowledge while she was away on vacation, and was nearly cut off again just three months later. LaShanna Butler returned home from her holiday in October at […]