36% of millionaires say it’ll ‘take a miracle’ to retire amid rising costs and a shaky market — how to get on the right track even if you don’t have $1 million in the bank
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. If you’re planning on putting your feet up by the coast and sipping margaritas in your golden years, make sure you’ve got the funds for it. These days, even […]
‘They’re saying the money doesn’t exist’: 85K Americans are locked out of their savings accounts — more than $100M frozen. Here’s how to protect your money when banks encounter tech issues
A high-yield savings account is supposed to be a safe place to stash some cash while earning interest, but that’s not the case for thousands of Americans who found themselves locked out of their own accounts. Since May, 2024, scores of bank customers have been unable to withdraw their funds, with more than $100 million […]
‘It feels like a violation’: This Atlanta driver realized his ‘free’ app was collecting his data and feeding it to his auto insurer — here’s how your smartphone may be skewing your premiums
Larry Johnson thought he was doing everything right. The Atlanta father had a clean driving record, a rising credit score and a practical tool to monitor his family: the Life360 app. When he started shopping for car insurance recently, the quotes were unexpectedly high, and something wasn’t adding up. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
Kristi Noem got her bag, $3,000 stolen by masked thief from a DC restaurant despite Secret Service presence — here’s how the robbery went down and how to prevent a similar hit
You can’t track cash — so if someone takes it, you’re out of luck. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that on Sunday, April 20, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]
Trump signs order to ‘restore accountability’ at Veterans Affairs and create LA center for 6,000 homeless veterans — with the funding to come from cash meant to house undocumented immigrants
On May 9, President Donald Trump signed his 150th executive order of 2025, directing Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a center for homeless veterans in Los Angeles on the VA’s West L.A. campus. This site has been subject to legal troubles recently. Last fall, a federal judge ruled the VA failed veterans in its fiduciary […]
I’m 57 years old and paid off my 1,300-square-foot house 6 months ago — but I’m upgrading my HVAC system and need new flooring. How can I finance this without racking up long-term debt?
You’ve done it. At 57 years old, you’ve cleared the mortgage on your home — a major milestone most Americans only dream about. No more monthly payments looming, no lender breathing down your neck. But now, with epic timing, your HVAC system decides to give up the ghost with summer just around the corner and […]
62% of Canadians rely on income from contract work, so what happens if this money disappears? Here’s how you can protect your loved ones
The gig economy is a big economy. According to a 2025 survey by Statistics Canada, approximately 28% of Canadians — roughly 8.7 million adults — engage in some form of gig work across the country. In the same Stats Can report it was shown that 62% of gig workers rely on their gig income either […]
Oil giant Valero Energy will close California refinery after 25 years in operation, inflicting ‘a major hit on the city’ — why refineries are ditching the Golden State
Located roughly 36 miles away from San Francisco is the city of Benicia, California. With a population of about 26,400 people, it’s known for its small-town charm. The city also relies heavily on one major business — San Antonio, Texas-based Valero has operated a 170,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Benicia for 25 years. The facility employs over […]
This Chicago family is ‘stuck in limbo’ after their dream home turned into a nightmare before they’d even moved in — how 1 seller’s code violations unleashed a can of worms
Buying a house can be an exciting venture, but the potential for disappointment and heartbreak can quickly turn the entire process into a nightmare. For one Chicago family, their homeownership dream was derailed at the finish line, and instead of settling into their new home, they’re now “stuck in limbo,” according to CBS News Chicago. […]
Canada’s 100 best restaurants 2025: Culinary excellence from coast to coast
Canada’s dining scene is as diverse and vibrant as the country itself, and the just-released Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2025 list proves it. From wine-country refinement in Ontario to bold culinary innovation in the Prairies and West Coast, this year’s rankings are a national celebration of excellence, sustainability and regional pride. The annual list, determined […]