I just discovered my dad owes $200,000 to the IRS, hasn’t filed taxes in years, and has a lien on the house my mom paid for. How can I protect her and should I even help him fix this mess?
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. The IRS requires most Americans to file a tax return every year to ensure they’re up to date on the taxes they owe. The IRS typically won’t knock on […]
This Houston woman lost her grandmother’s home to a title theft scheme involving at least 37 properties. Why scammers can easily perpetrate this fraud — and how to protect your property
Alba Martinez wasn’t supposed to be transferring a property deed, but was caught on camera at the Harris County Clerk’s Office trying to do just that. A clerk turned her away, though, and for good reason. A judge recently signed a restraining order blocking Alba and her husband, Jarin, from any deed transfers, reported Houston’s […]
This Hawaii couple retired at 55 and embarked on a lavish 15-year world cruise for less than $4K/month — why they argue their lifestyle is ‘for normal people,’ not just the ‘ultra-rich’
It’s not unusual for people to retire in their 50s, so it’s not surprising that Lanette and Johan Canen, both 55, chose to sell their business and kick off their next stage of life. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]
‘I always worry about money’: Simon Cowell admits he’s nowhere near as rich as people think he is — and he constantly lives in fear of running out of money in today’s ‘precarious’ world
Even multimillionaires aren’t immune to money worries. Simon Cowell — the media mogul behind The X Factor and America’s Got Talent — recently opened up about his financial anxiety on the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast and shared a vulnerable side. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement […]
‘Swedish death cleaning’ — How this simple morbid-sounding practice could make your retirement stress-free and purposeful
Evelyn is turning 65 and about to retire — and now her kids are talking about something called "Swedish death cleaning." While it may sound morbid on the surface, the phrase has philosophical roots, based around the idea of practicality. In Swedish, it’s known as döstädning, which is essentially a decluttering exercise that helps you […]
The US Treasury just shocked Americans with a $258 billion surplus — its 2nd biggest monthly surplus in history. Is Trump’s plan surprisingly working?
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. Budget deficits are something we’ve come to expect from Uncle Sam. After all, without years of overspending, the federal government wouldn’t be sitting on trillions of dollars in debt. […]
‘$1M? That’s it?! No, thank you’: Ramit Sethi calls out the worst financial advice he’s ever received, challenging the retirement advice most Americans still follow
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. It’s the advice you hear passed around like a family recipe: Work hard, save consistently, and one day you’ll retire comfortably. But what if this so-called tried-and-true advice is […]
‘It was a calculated attack’: This Chicago man won a whopping $800,000 in sports bets at Midwest casinos — but they refuse to pay. 3 ways to make sure you cash in on big wins
Thomas McPeek didn’t just stumble into a lucky streak — he studied for it. The 24-year-old from Chicago spent last year diving into the world of sports betting, placing dozens of complex, high-risk wagers on football — called parlays — based on odds he believed he could beat. “It was a calculated attack where I […]
Canada’s debt crisis explodes: Households near breaking point as missed payments surge
Canadians are slipping deeper into financial trouble, and the numbers tell a sobering story. Turns out more Canadians are missing loan repayments at a much faster rate than taking on new debt — a clear sign that many are running out of financial runway as many struggle to pay bills. According to a nationwide study […]
Las Vegas couple left feeling ‘vandalized’ and ‘violated’ after 200 teens break into their home, throw a party while they were out of town — here’s what’s behind the rise in ‘mansion parties’
When Jamie Lewis received a call from police about a party at her house, she thought it was a prank. But after her husband received a call from their neighbors, Lewis started to believe the outlandish tale about what was unfolding in her home. On May 3, approximately 200 teens broke into her house and […]