This Florida developer is selling homes ‘at a price people can afford’ in Arizona — $100K below the Phoenix median. Here’s how they’re doing it and what it means for first-time buyers

Homeownership may feel out of reach for many in Arizona, with average home values around $429,000, according to data from Zillow. And, the median price for home listings in March 2025 was even higher, at $471,000. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. […]

‘Premiums will have to increase accordingly’: Trump’s tariffs could drive up car insurance costs by 13%. Here’s how trade policies affect premiums and what you can do to save on car insurance

Florida drivers already pay some of the highest car insurance rates in the U.S., and those rates could go even higher if President Trump’s automotive tariffs remain in effect. On April 9, Trump put a pause on most of his global tariffs, but tariffs on cars and car parts were reportedly not included in the […]

‘These guys are working twice as hard as they used to work for half the money’: Gulf Coast shrimpers see Trump tariffs as a lifeline for the US shrimp industry — but is it?

While President Trump’s aggressive (and changing) foreign tariffs are expected to make the cost of living soar for average Americans, there are some groups who welcome rising prices on imports as a way to boost local trade. The Trump administration received roughly 200 letters from Gulf Coast shrimpers asking for higher tariffs on imported shrimp. […]

What are the income tax brackets for the 2024 tax year?

Tax season is upon us. Gathering your T-slips and receipts to start crunching the numbers can be anxiety inducing. If you think you might owe money, getting an early start can help soften the blow. Regardless of your situation, knowing the tax brackets helps you prepare. Read More: Find the best tax software to help […]

‘We want them back desperately’: US border communities losing millions in sales tax revenue as Canadian shoppers avoid US travel due to Trump’s tariffs and ’51st state’ rhetoric

There’s a long-standing tradition of Canadians crossing the border to shop at outlets and malls in the U.S. This is especially true in Erie and Niagara County, which are located near the border and feature top shopping destinations such as the Walden Galleria Mall and the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]

More and more Americans are draining their 401(k)s to survive — with ‘hardship withdrawals’ at 15%-20% above normal. But these 3 bad things can happen if you crack into your nest egg early

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% to 20% above the historical norm, Empower CEO Ed Murphy told Bloomberg TV. Empower is the second-largest retirement plan (by number of participants) in the U.S. […]

The Texas senate has passed an anti-squatter bill — but critics call it ‘pro-eviction’ legislation that will increase homelessness. Who do you think is right?

A bill that cracks down on squatting in Texas has passed the state senate. Bill 38 aims to provide property owners with a faster legal process to evict squatters from their dwellings and reclaim their properties. “The current process is so broken that it punishes the rightful property owners while rewarding trespassers who know how […]