5 terrifying credit card mistakes that can leave you broke
Credit cards can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. As satisfying as it is to get 5% off at the gas pump, it’s just as painful to pay $45 because you went over your credit limit. Here are 5 credit card mistakes the banks are counting on you making to prime their coffers. […]
‘It’s a scam’: Minnesota mother speaking out after she says Medicaid-funded program falsified documents, billed for 30 hours worth of services she never received — all at taxpayer’s expense
A Minnesota mother is speaking out after she discovered the Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) had falsified records of her case, allegedly offering her months of help when in reality, she was barely contacted by the agency at all. Rachel Lien, a recovering addict who needed support setting up in her new apartment with her son, […]
Warren Buffett has a ‘big worry’ over the US dollar ‘really going to hell’ — warns fiscal policy is what really scares him in America. Here’s why (plus 3 ways to protect yourself now)
With a whopping $348 billion in cash on his company’s balance sheet, it’s easy to assume Warren Buffett has no worries at all. But in a recent meeting with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, the legendary investor admitted that he’s worried about the eroding value of the currency in which that cash hoard is held. Don’t miss […]
‘They’re taking our homes’: Chaos unfolds in Illinois after local lawmaker arrested during council meeting for raising residents’ concerns — now they’re calling for federal intervention
Tensions flared at a Harvey, Illinois, city council meeting on May 12, as Mayor Christopher Clark ordered the room cleared just 20 minutes into the session. He cited disruptions from residents and supporters of Alderperson Colby Chapman. The confrontation underscored growing resident unrest over several issues they face with the southern Chicago suburb’s administration. Don’t […]
‘I’m working my butt off’: This 66-year-old works 11-hour days, has no savings or 401(k), and lives with roommates — here’s how to start building a nest egg ASAP
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. Maryann O’Connor, a single mom who adopted and raised three kids, envisioned a comfortable retirement. However, her reality tells a different story. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
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. […]
They risked everything for an affordable home — now they’re broke and homeless. Don’t let the dream of homeownership turn into a nightmare
Wayne and Kathy Paquette thought they’d found the perfect retirement plan: a sleek floating home on the water, no property tax, no snow to shovel, and a fraction of the cost of a traditional house. They paid $265,000 to a man named Joe Nemins from a company called Live on The Bay. No home was […]
Here’s 1 big money move that sets rich American retirees apart from other seniors — do it now to rocket up the wealth ladder
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 secret to a wealthy retirement? It’s more than saving or investing earlier — though those help. The real game-changer, the move that separates the financially comfortable from […]
Financial MLMs: How to spot the difference between a multi-level marketing scheme and an actual business
Between rising interest rates, a shaky stock market and the threat of a trade war with the US, it’s no surprise that financial uncertainty has instilled fear in people in recent years. And unfortunately, this financial uncertainty makes people more vulnerable to falling for get-rich-quick (or “quicker”) schemes in times of need. More specifically, multi-level […]
‘End the excuses’: California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls on cities to ban homeless encampments as he escalates crackdown — but here’s why critics are calling it ‘backwards’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has introduced a model ordinance, calling on state municipalities to ban tent encampments on public property. “There’s nothing compassionate about letting people die on the streets,” Newsom said in a press release on May 12. “Now, we’re giving [local leaders] a model they can put to work immediately, with urgency and […]