‘Is that a threat? Sure it is’: China may make a ‘retaliatory’ move that could ‘hit us hard’ — especially US homeowners. Here’s what Beijing’s saying, and how to protect your wealth
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. U.S. Treasury bonds, traditionally seen as one of the world’s safest financial assets, are suffering a sharp sell-off as President Donald Trump’s tariff war with China sparks panic across […]
‘What did I sign?’: A Houston man claims his illiterate stepfather — who doesn’t speak English and struggles with memory loss — was scammed into taking on $98K of solar panel debt
Isable Aguirre, a 72-year-old Houston resident, can’t read or write and speaks only Spanish. The senior also struggles with memory loss. 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 […]
Boston man thinks his fiancée’s parents might have committed financial fraud — now worried about signing marriage papers. Here’s what Dave Ramsey called their actions
A Boston man reached out to The Ramsey Show for advice after learning that his fiancée’s dad may have gamed the student aid system — something he feared might amount to fraud. According to Cody, “back in November, [my fiancée] told me her father had transferred all her parents’ investments to her so that her […]
‘Addicted to price hikes’: Disney is having internal concerns over the soaring cost of its theme parks, report says — is the ‘House of Mouse’ pricing out middle-class families for good?
For generations, a trip to Disney has been a rite of passage for American families. It is a place where kids can hug their favorite characters, parents can relive childhood nostalgia, and memories are made on Main Street, U.S.A. But is Walt Disney World still “The Happiest Place on Earth”? Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
The typical US home seller is asking for $39,000 more than what buyers are willing to pay, Redfin data says. Here’s what homeowners can do to increase their odds of a sale in a cooling market
Frustrated homeowners across the U.S. are reluctantly slashing asking prices by tens of thousands of dollars as the real estate market shifts out of their favour. After years of soaring home values, today’s market tells a different story — buyers are cautious, mortgage rates are high and inventory is swelling. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
My dad, 75, only has $31K saved for retirement and he’s freaking out — how do I help him make the most of his $70K salary to save his retirement?
As of 2022, the typical American aged 75 and over had $130,000 in retirement savings, according to the Federal Reserve. However, Americans 65 to 74 had a median retirement savings balance of $200,000. The reason older people have less money may boil down to the fact that by age 75, a lot of people have […]
‘[Stocks] are very unsafe for tomorrow’: Warren Buffett once revealed the biggest risk with the US stock market — here’s what it is and how to capitalize for big riches
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. What’s the biggest risk investors face in the stock market? Depending on who you talk to, it could be anything from tariff uncertainty to geopolitical conflicts. It might even […]
Knoxville woman, 79, being evicted from apartment over ill daughter’s ‘excessive noise and disruptive behavior’ — how to handle housing obstacles on a fixed income amid US housing crisis
Julie Powers, a 79-year-old senior from Knoxville, Tennessee, is facing eviction from her long-time rental apartment. The septuagenarian, who is living on a monthly fixed income of $1,900, began experiencing trouble when neighbors started filing complaints about Powers’ 42-year-old daughter, who moved into the apartment over a year ago. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
‘Sometimes, everything can go down’: Suze Orman says retirees need this much cash on hand at all times — and it’s more than you might expect
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. How much money do you really need to retire without losing sleep at night? If you think your 401(k) alone will cut it, think again — one wrong market […]
‘This is the hardest year ever’: US trade war uncertainty has left farmers in this Chinese fishing town scrambling — and it may lead to a ripple effect for American workers
Maoming, China is the world’s largest tilapia exporter, and workers in this small southern city are greatly impacted by tariffs and the U.S. trade war. 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 […]