‘It was a calculated attack’: This Chicago man won a whopping $800,000 in sports bets at Midwest casinos — but they refuse to pay. 3 ways to make sure you cash in on big wins
Thomas McPeek didn’t just stumble into a lucky streak — he studied for it. The 24-year-old from Chicago spent last year diving into the world of sports betting, placing dozens of complex, high-risk wagers on football — called parlays — based on odds he believed he could beat. “It was a calculated attack where I […]
Even Warren Buffett warned that America’s trade deficit is ‘selling the nation out from under us’ — and proposed a ‘tariff called by another name.’ Here’s why his fix is better than Trump’s
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. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have sent shockwaves across the globe, as he attempts to rein in the massive trade deficits the U.S. has with other nations. While many […]
This retired military couple found their forever home in an abandoned 37.5-acre Kentucky farmstead — and it only cost them $390K. Now they see it as the key to unlocking self-sufficiency
As home prices soar and dreams of ownership slip away for many Americans, one couple decided to stop chasing the market and a new life from the ground up. In spring 2024, Sophie Hilaire Goldie, 37, and her husband Rocky Goldie, 50, purchased a 37.5-acre fixer-upper homestead in rural Kentucky for $390,000 and began transforming […]
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 […]
‘We have a huge problem’: A Chicago man says squatters moved into his home right before a showing and refused to leave — here’s why police didn’t initially intervene
Steven Brill was excited to list his freshly renovated Tinley Park, Illinois home for sale. But shortly after posting the listing, his real estate agent called him to report a startling discovery — a family of four, complete with two dogs, had already moved into Brill’s home without permission. "I put the house on the […]
This Chicago man did something wild when alleged squatters wouldn’t leave his home — he moved in with them. Here’s how his ‘nightmare’ unfolded and why you should never follow his lead
When Marco Velazquez, a Chicago homeowner, discovered squatters living in his South Side property, he didn’t leave. Instead, he stayed the night. “I couldn’t believe it,” Velazquez told ABC 7 News, after finding the home he was preparing to sell was already occupied. “It was like a nightmare.” Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
Top 10 richest neighbourhoods in Calgary
In the PwC and Urban Land Institute’s "Emerging Trends in Canadian Real Estate 2025,” Calgary was named the top real estate market to watch in Canada. Thanks to a strong economy and relative housing affordability compared to Canada’s other urban centres, the city’s real estate market is one of the country’s most dynamic. This surge […]
‘What do you do all day?’: Ivy League college student sends DOGE-style email to 3,805 employees as school costs top $90,000 per year — now he faces punishment. Do you agree with his approach?
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. With the annual price of attending Brown University approaching six figures, sophomore Alex Shieh wanted to know where all that money was going. In particular, he wanted to know […]
I’m 65 with $400K in a traditional IRA. I plan to work into my 70s but I’m worried about taxes — should I convert to a Roth IRA and take the tax hit now while I’m still working?
Picture this: you’re 65 years old, still working and have around $400,000 saved in a traditional IRA. You’re healthy, active and don’t see yourself retiring anytime soon — maybe not until you’ve reached your 70s. But at 65, you’re inching closer to the required minimum distributions (RMDs) that are enforced with your traditional IRA, which […]
Why is the 30% housing rule gross instead of net?: How to figure out the true cost of your housing and budget effectively without overextending yourself
It’s hardly a secret that home prices are soaring on a national scale. In February, the median existing-home sale price rose 3.8% to $398,400 on an annual basis, according to the National Association of REALTORS. Despite mortgage rates being elevated, consumers are continuing to purchase homes. And a limited inventory on a national scale is […]