‘It’s a little crazy’: Car loan defaults in the US hit an all-time high as consumers grapple with higher costs — here’s how to manage your auto loan responsibly
As of January, over 6% of auto loans were delinquent by 60 days or more, according to Fitch Ratings. With the recent trend of vehicle prices rising and car payments surging, the outbreak of delinquencies might have only been a matter of time. But this uptick offers an insight into the fact that many households […]
California wineries are being walloped as Canada retaliates with its own 25% tariffs — amid rising costs and the threat of a 200% EU tariff — alarming the entire industry
California wineries, which produce about 80% of American wine, are being slammed by Trump’s tariffs. Canada has issued retaliatory tariffs of 25% in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, and a number of the country’s provinces have pulled U.S. liquor off the shelves. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
‘I’m tired of Elon Musk’: This Tesla owner traded in his Model Y because he was ‘embarrassed to drive it’ — here’s how to effectively manage disputes with your dealership
After almost three years of owning a Tesla Model Y, Joe Romer traded in his car because he’s no longer a fan of Elon Musk. “I’m tired of Elon Musk and all of his garbage,” Romer told CNN in March, sharing his reason for wanting to trade in his car. “I’m getting rid of [my […]
‘It’s not taxed at all’: Warren Buffett shares the ‘best investment’ you can make when battling inflation — and it doesn’t have to cost you a dime
Warren Buffett is rich. According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Buffet’s net worth is an estimated US$133 billion making him the sixth richest person in the world. Buffett’s net worth ranks below the likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault, Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Larry Ellison and Larry Page; however, it’s the way […]
From cleaning rags to riches: Detroit man shares the story of how he cleaned up from a life of the streets and turned $27 of cleaning supplies into millions of dollars
Not so long ago, Mario Kelly was homeless and sleeping in his van in Detroit, parked outside the kind of expensive homes he dreamed of owning one day. Now the self-made millionaire lives in one of those homes, and was featured as 2024’s Entrepreneur of the Year in Beautiful + Machine Magazine. Don’t miss I’m […]
Will Trump’s trade war trigger a stock market meltdown? What history reveals about plunging markets and how you can not only protect your investments but leverage tariff turmoil
Wall Street hates uncertainty. But that’s exactly what investors are wrestling with as President Donald Trump continues to send mixed messages on his aggressive tariff policies. Most recently, his administration announced a 90-day pause on a wide-ranging set of "reciprocal" tariffs, save for those levied on China. A baseline 10% tariff remains in place, however, […]
Prof G says ‘the ultimate intergenerational theft’ in the US just occurred — and it’s 1 big reason Americans are having fewer kids. Here’s why he ‘bombs’ off to Beverly Hills and you can’t
Scott Galloway might be a college professor at New York University, but he has a whale of a time living like a rockstar. In a 2024 interview with Lewis Howes, he said he frequently “bombs off to the Beverly Hills Hotel,” goes to the Stagecoach Festival and enjoys a luxe lifestyle. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
This 43-year-old Detroit native enjoys a ‘very relaxed’ life in Oman on $44K/year — eating out and traveling regularly. Here’s why she won’t move back to the US
For Detroit native Nicole Brewer, moving to Oman was never on her radar. She had been teaching English as a second language in South Korea for three years, but by 2012 was ready for a change. While looking for jobs in the Middle East, her first thought was Dubai. “Because, you know, obviously everybody knows […]
‘Trump and Musk are trying to create chaos’: DOGE wanted to ban retirees from applying for Social Security over the phone — and then flip-flopped. Here’s where things stand today
What do you get when you mix anti-fraud crackdowns, a tech billionaire and millions of vulnerable Americans? A Social Security shake-up that’s creating plenty of anger and confusion. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an estimated $1.6 trillion in Social Security benefits will be paid to almost 69 million Americans in 2025. These benefits […]
‘They were 2 feet away from having a dead 6-year-old’: Portland family sues city for $4.7M after a fir tree they were were prevented from chopping crashed into their home
A Portland, Oregon family was stunned when a 150-foot Douglas fir tree crashed into their home during the January 2024 snowstorm — with them inside. 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 up […]