Federal Reserve just raised the alarm over 1 key economic indicator — signals 12-year high in ‘consumer distress.’ Here’s the big problem crushing American finances (and how to solve it)
While investors worry about the markets, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is raising the alarm about another economic indicator: credit-card payments. According to the central bank, more than one in 10 Americans (11.1%) paid the bare minimum monthly on their credit-card debt in the fourth quarter of 2024. That’s a sign of consumer distress, […]
Home prices keep climbing, but a sea change may be coming — will buyers finally catch a tailwind and sail ahead, or are sellers at risk of being dead in the water?
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. Like an island on the horizon, owning a home has never felt more out of reach. Year after year, home prices have climbed higher, leaving many buyers fighting a […]
A New Jersey man borrowed $20K from his brother to go to law school, but bought a car instead — then crashed it. Here’s the advice he got on John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show
When a loved one is in need, lending a helping hand can feel like second nature — even with a price tag. On a recent episode of his new Netflix talk show, Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney, the comedian explores what it really means to help someone — and the consequences that can follow. Don’t […]
Utah couple were both fired from their IRS jobs as part of DOGE cuts — husband says it was his ‘retirement plan.’ Here’s how to protect (and grow) your nest-egg even without a job
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. Hundreds of Ogden, Utah IRS employees are expected to be laid off in the coming months, reports KUTV. The layoffs are part of President Donald Trump and DOGE’s plan […]
Fixed mortgage rates rise as variable-rate discounts tighten: Here’s what it means for your next loan or renewal
For a while, it looked like mortgage rates in Canada were finally settling into a more affordable pattern. Fixed rates had been drifting downward, and variable rates were looking more attractive — especially as rate cuts seemed like a matter of “when,” not “if.” But the tide has turned. As of early May, both fixed […]
Looking to shore up your retirement savings? The 3 unexpected high-value assets you can consider selling to help fund your golden years
Nearly two in three Americans say they worry more about running out of money than death, according to a 2024 Allianz survey, and the top way they say they can address this concern is increasing retirement savings. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t […]
23andMe faces major crisis: CEO resigns, stock crashes and bankruptcy sparks fears over user data — what it means for millions of customers
Would you trust a company with your most personal data — your DNA — if it was on the brink of collapse? Millions of 23andMe customers are now facing that unsettling reality as the genetic testing company faces an uncertain future. The California-based company offers DNA self-testing kits for users to explore their ancestry. It […]
‘We no longer felt welcome’: Canadian snowbirds spooked by Trump’s rhetoric flock to sell their second homes in the US — how a rush to sell could impact some local housing markets
Tracy and Dale McMullen are Canadians who had a vacation home in Buckeye, Arizona, for five years until they sold it in April. The couple typically spent four to five months a year in the U.S., but now say they don’t plan on returning anytime soon. “We decided to sell the property after the current […]
Ray Dalio warns Americans the current chaos is much bigger than tariffs — claims the era of US dominance is over and sees ‘big disruptive’ shifts ahead. 2 simple ways to protect yourself
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. Waves of tariffs from President Donald Trump — despite a temporary pause on many — has unleashed chaos across global markets, reigniting trade tensions and rattling investors. But billionaire […]
‘You don’t steal from people’: Louisville woman paid $1K for truck at police auction — but when it was delivered, valuable items were missing. Now, tow lot employees are being investigated
In 2023, Emily Howell bid $1,026 on a 1996 GMC Sierra listed for auction by the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) — largely because the photos showed a kayak, fishing poles and a toolbox she was interested in. But when the truck was delivered she says all those items were gone. Her experience now appears […]