‘It’s just spooky’: This New York woman was charged $150 in tolls that were meant for a state police trooper instead — how Americans can fight back against mistaken charges

Barbara Lipsky of Brighton, New York, knew something was wrong when she noticed several charges by E-ZPass — an electronic toll collection system — on her credit card in January and February. After four charges of $25 each, she decided to contact E-ZPass for an explanation. When the E-ZPass representative opened Lipsky’s account to investigate, […]

‘Worries about the economy and labor market have started to spread’: Americans are anxious about the impact of Trump’s policies — 3 things to do now to protect your finances

Economists, traders and industry leaders are worried about the impact of President Donald Trump’s policies. So it’s no wonder the average American is worried as well. A stock market correction — like the one happening now — might be good for billionaires who see it as a buying opportunity. But for the average American? Not […]

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 […]

What to expect when you’re expecting: First year cost for pets

It’s easy to go overboard when you’re getting a new pet. Whether it’s supplies, toys or even clothes, some things are just too cute to pass up. But these things quickly add up, even if you try to stick to necessities. It’s possible to budget and plan for your new furry addition, and we’ve put […]

‘Trump is steering our economy toward disaster’: Experts warn of stagflation, trade wars and a gutted SSA. Here are a few money moves you can make right now to protect your retirement

With talk of trade wars, fear of stagflation and slashes to Social Security staffing, you might be justifiably concerned about your retirement savings. Following the Fed’s latest policy meeting, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference that “recent indications … point to a moderation in consumer spending” as “surveys of households and […]

‘Everybody’s hurting’: Even high-income shoppers are turning to Dollar Tree to buy necessities. Are you doing what other Americans are doing in the face of economic uncertainty?

The CEO of Dollar Tree believes tough times are driving sales at the discount giant — which operates both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. Reporting on the quarter that ended in February, CEO Michael Creedon noted a year-over-year increase in both foot traffic (0.7%) and average transaction (up 1.3%). Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]