OIder Americans got fleeced online last year, FBI says, losing an average $83,000 to scams. Here’s how to learn from their mistakes
Being robbed doesn’t always happen at gunpoint. Cybercriminals can sneak into your home through your computer and your phone — and may make you an unwitting accomplice to your own robbery. It’s a problem for everyone, but if you’re over 60, you’re particularly vulnerable. Last year, losses to cybercrime increased 33% from 2023 to a […]
Are you afraid of losing your job to AI? Only 23% of Americans believe the technology will have a ‘positive impact’ on their work. Here the top 5 professions at risk of disappearing
It’s undeniable that AI-powered technology is picking up steam in many sectors of the economy — although that’s not exactly music to everyone’s ears. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 56% of AI experts believe the emerging technology will have a positive impact on the U.S. within the next 20 years. In contrast, […]
Janet Yellen blasts Trump’s trade war as the ‘worst self-inflicted wound’ — warns ‘incoherent’ policies will damage America. Here’s her blunt advice for the White House
As a former Federal Reserve Chair and U.S. Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen isn’t new to economic management. So when she told CNN that the current administration’s approach is a prime example of economic mismanagement, it carried some weight. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? […]
This 82-year-old Orange County senior claims ‘wallet scam’ cost her $11,000 in cash — says she has trouble sleeping to this day. Here’s how the scheme ‘takes advantage’ of the unsuspecting
It’s unfortunately not uncommon for criminals to prey on older adults. The FBI reports that elder fraud complaints rose by 14% in 2023 and caused more than $3.4 billion in losses, with the average victim losing $33,915. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t […]
Millennials are the ‘biggest losers’ in US society, according to recent data. Here’s why — plus key things Americans of any age can do to help build lasting financial security
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. A quick Google search reveals that millennials are often characterized as entitled whiners who are quick to complain about their financial struggles — but it’s not a fair assessment. […]
How much cash do you plan to keep on hand after you retire? Here are 3 of the biggest reasons you’ll need a substantial stash of savings in retirement
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. During your working years, it’s important to have cash savings for unplanned expenses. These could run the gamut from home repairs to medical emergencies to a period of unemployment. […]
‘I want tangible assets’: Vince Vaughn revealed the money moves he made to protect (and grow) his acting earnings — now he’s worth $75,000,000. Here’s how you can copy his strategy
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. Vince Vaughn made a name for himself in Hollywood by starring in some of the biggest comedies of the 2000s. But instead of squandering his success, Vaughn took a […]
‘What we’re doing is very big’: Trump has said he won’t rule out a recession — here are 3 simple strategies to help keep your finances safe in a downturn
Sometimes what leaders don’t say speaks the loudest. So, when U.S. President Donald Trump refused to rule out a recession amid a wave of price-increasing tariffs and stubborn inflation, it sent a clear message: economic pain might be part of the plan whether America wants it or not. When Trump sat for an interview with […]
Ramit Sethi says Americans should be livid with Trump for ‘dramatic’ and ‘scary’ market crash — claims President just wants to exert control, make a mark. Here’s the guru’s emergency advice
The ongoing stock market crash isn’t the first period of market turbulence that investors have experienced, but it does seem like the first unnecessary crash, according to author and entrepreneur Ramit Sethi. "You should be f—ing pissed at what’s going on,” says the host of the Netflix series How to Get Rich on Instagram. “There […]
Vanguard finds more Americans are treating their 401(k)s like emergency funds — here’s what to consider before making a hardship withdrawal
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Maybe you lost your job or you’re facing uninsured medical expenses. And maybe you’ve already run through your emergency savings. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch […]