I’m 22 and want to move out of my parents’ house, but I can’t afford rent because my car payments are too high — what can I do to lower my auto and living costs?
The past few years have been wrought with rampant inflation, and many Americans are having a hard time paying their bills. In a February CBS News and YouGov poll, 77% of Americans said their income isn’t keeping up with inflation. And a March survey from Equitable found that 80% of Americans across all income levels […]
‘Mind boggling’: Some Californians making six figures now qualify for low-income housing, as report reveals 41% of households there are ‘cost burdened’ — making it the highest rate in the US
California is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis. And whether you are renting or buying, “the salaries that people once strived for often are no longer enough,” reporter Steve Large with CBS News Sacramento said. Household income levels — based on the latest data from California’s Department of Housing and Community Development — […]
This Baltimore renter says her unit remains ‘uninhabitable’ over a month after major flood damages 70 apartments — leaving some fighting their insurers to cover emergency housing
In mid‑June, a major water leak struck 414 Light Street, a 44‑story luxury apartment high-rise in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor neighborhood, flooding units as high as the 17th floor. Nearly a month later, about 70 apartments remain under repair — walls and flooring torn out, fans running, sealed-off sections still drying. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
Utah father, son at center of $300 million oil smuggling case ‘Operation Liquid Death’ now facing terrorism charges for links to Mexican cartel currently in Trump’s crosshairs
In April 2025, the Jensen family faced serious legal troubles when James and Kelly Jensen, together with their sons Maxwell and Zachary, were charged with money laundering. The family stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated $300 million fraud scheme involving the illegal transportation of crude oil from Mexico. Jensen’s company, Arroyo Terminals, served as an […]
I’m 56 and my wife died suddenly a few weeks ago. I’m finally ready to think about the future, but she made 65% of our income and I won’t be able to afford our bills on my own — what do I do?
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. Consider this scenario: Paul’s wife unexpectedly passed away a few weeks ago. Aside from the shock of losing the love of his life, he has a new source of […]
My 72-year-old mom just told me she’s racked up a whopping $150,000 in credit card debt — and she’s retired with zero savings and lives off Social Security. How do I help her?
Talking about money with family is never easy — especially when it involves debt. Imagine this scenario: Jamie learned his 72-year-old mother had racked up $150,000 in credit card debt. The revelation came as a shock. His mother, who is retired, has no savings or significant assets and depends on monthly Social Security payments to […]
11 ways to make money online, fast
We’ve scoured the Internet and found some of the best revenue-generating apps and sites that can pack some extra bucks in your wallet. Some have big payouts, while others offer smaller incentives that, if you’re patient, can add up over time. If you have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone, here’s how to […]
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 […]
Nebraska woman says the chilling discovery of 4 tracking devices hidden in her car led police to her abusive ex — and helped uncover a dangerous loophole in the state’s stalking laws
Getting stalked is terrifying, but realizing how it’s happening can be just as disturbing. That’s what one Nebraska woman discovered while searching for her lost AirPods between the seat and armrest of her car. Instead of earbuds, she pulled out a tracking device she didn’t recognize, definitely didn’t install. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
This man from Toronto feels broke making $73,000 a year — his wife recently left him and he has an 18-month-old child. Here’s what Dave Ramsey told him
Breakups can be painful, but the pain can be amplified if you relied on your ex-partner to handle your finances. Elliot from Toronto, called into The Ramsey Show explaining that his separation from his wife has left him both emotionally and financially vulnerable. Although he earns $73,000 a year — it’s unclear if this was […]