Want to retire early? Suze Orman says to open these 3 accounts ASAP to move up your departure date
Personal finance expert Suze Orman didn’t grow up wealthy — she worked her way through a number of challenging jobs and learned how to invest before becoming the success she is today. Orman is a firm believer that everyone deserves to live without financial stress — both during their working years as well as in […]
Even Ben Shapiro blasted Trump tariffs as one of the ‘biggest tax increases’ in US history — warns Americans will get smoked with ‘hundreds of billions of dollars’ in taxes. Do you agree?
The stock market turmoil has deepened to the point where even some of President Trump’s staunchest allies are voicing concern. After the so-called “Liberation Day” announcement, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro criticized the administration’s erratic economic approach, calling the now-paused tariffs a covert tax hike on consumers and businesses nationwide. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
“Poof, just like that, 90% of my freelance income had vanished”: How I’m adapting after Trump’s tariffs hurt my small business
I don’t work in the automotive or steel industry, but the tariffs that Trump has put into place have still managed to negatively impacted my small business. I don’t provide a tangible product, I provide a service — I write content and articles for the pet industry. But these tariffs have a trickle down effect, […]
This finance personality freed herself from $300K in debt — by replacing her shame with strategy. Here’s how she helps others find purpose in their finances through ‘curiosity’
You might recognize her as @TheBudgetnista on TikTok, sharing money wisdom with warmth and wit. But Tiffany Aliche’s impact goes far beyond viral videos. Before the books, the interviews and the online following, she was on the ground teaching women, particularly women of color, how to navigate financial systems not built with them in mind. […]
Warren Buffett once said he’d buy a ‘couple hundred thousand’ American homes — and he’d take out 30-year mortgages to do it. Here’s how to ‘load up’ on US real estate in 2025
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. Back in 2012, Warren Buffett told CNBC that if there was a way to buy thousands of single-family homes at once, and to manage them easily, he would “load […]
Utah couple arrested at their 27,000 sq ft mansion for allegedly running $300M scam smuggling oil from Mexico — what schemes like these mean for average American consumers
James Lael and Kelly Anne Jensen’s sprawling, $9-million mansion in Sandy, Utah is the kind of luxury home out of reach to the average American — but not to the long arm of the law. According to a KSL-TV report, U.S. Marshals arrested the couple at their 27,000-square-foot property in late April as part of […]
Here are 7 ‘bad assets’ that could cause you to retire poor in America — how many do you own?
You probably know the importance of retiring with a hefty, well-diversified portfolio of assets. But what if you’ve spent some of your money accumulating things that look like ‘assets’ but are actually hidden liabilities. Here are the top seven tempting but deceptive money drains that many people trap themselves into before retirement. Don’t miss I’m […]
Trump has a plan to abolish the IRS forever — here are 5 crucial things it could mean for your money
After rushing to file your taxes before the April 15 deadline, the fantasy of living in a world without the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) might feel especially tempting. It’s certainly on the mind of President Donald Trump, who wants to “abolish the IRS,” according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
Chicago’s ‘Superstation to Nowhere’: The infamous Block 37, how Elon Musk is connected, and why it’s been dubbed an ‘abandoned money pit’ after costing taxpayers more than $400 million
If you were to visit Chicago’s Block 37 in the Loop area of downtown, you’ll find a nice shopping and entertainment complex that also includes residential housing. But underneath the ground sits a massive waste of taxpayer dollars that NBC 5 Chicago has dubbed “The Superstation to Nowhere.” Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast)
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. So, you’ve left planning for your golden years to the mid-century mark — don’t worry. You’re not the only one. About 20% of Americans aged 50 and older have […]