More and more Americans are draining their 401(k)s to survive — the do’s and don’ts of ‘hardship withdrawals’
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. More Americans are tapping into their 401(k) to make ends meet — treating it more like an emergency fund than a retirement savings plan. Hardship withdrawals are running 15% […]
Trump’s order to ‘rip the waste’ from US budget has finally killed penny production — so will they skyrocket in value now? Here’s what to do with them
After 233 years in circulation, the U.S. government is finally phasing out the penny. According to a Treasury Department spokesperson, the U.S. Mint has made its last purchase of penny blanks and will halt production of the coin once that supply is exhausted, likely by early next year. The move is part of the Trump […]
Jason Brown was once the highest-paid NFL center after signing $37.5M deal — then he quit in his prime to become a farmer. Here’s how to find your true calling without going broke
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. What do you do if you’re 29 years old, at the prime of your football career and earning tens of millions of dollars? For Jason Brown, the answer to […]
Consumer watchdog accuses popular hotel chain of gouging customers with ‘bait and switch’ pricing — despite new FTC rule banning ‘drip pricing.’ How this deceptive tactic could be costing you
Little America Hotels is facing mounting scrutiny after a consumer watchdog exposed what looks to be manipulation on its booking platform that could be gouging customers out of their hard-earned money. “It’s a rip-off of the customers. They’re shown one thing and charged another,” Abhay Padgaonkar, a data analyst known for uncovering consumer fraud, told […]
I’m in my early 60s and I want to retire in 3 years or less — what are 5 financial boxes I need to check right now?
If you’re in your early 60s, and have been working steadily for decades, you’ve probably had a target retirement date in mind for a long time. Maybe it’s the traditional age 65; maybe your ambition is to pull the chute on your working life a little earlier than that. Whatever the goal date is, you’ll […]
Rice prices have skyrocketed in this G7 nation — and citizens are lining up to buy government stockpiles, ration sales. Local farmer warns ‘everyone who eats’ that disaster could be near
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. In today’s developed economies, lining up to buy a staple grain may seem like a thing of the past. But in Japan, it’s become a stark reality as a […]
Lawmakers say mega-landlords are buying up the American dream — and leaving renters like this Florida woman struggling to keep up with rising rents and locked out of the housing market
Rebecca Jove, who has rented the same home in Middleburg, Florida for 10 years, says what once felt like a secure place to live has turned into a money pit. Jove’s rent has nearly doubled since she started living there, and she says she’s stuck in the "rental trap." Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
I’m 36, with 2 kids, and in the middle of a divorce. I’m moving home to my parents’ for a bit to save money — and I want to invest at least $3.5K/month for my future. Where do I start?
As a 30-something, rebuilding your life post-divorce can feel daunting, especially if there are a couple of kids involved. However, if you’ve moved back in with your parents and you’re starting with no debt and a steady monthly savings goal of $3,500, you’re in an incredibly strong position. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
‘Worse than a recession’: Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says Trump’s economic agenda could be catapulting America toward a world order ‘very much like the 1930s’
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. The founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, has voiced concern that President Donald Trump’s economic agenda could lead to “something worse than a recession.” […]
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?
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 stress he wasn’t prepared for: His wife made 65% of their household income. And he can’t afford the mortgage on his own. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]