This unemployed Texas man pays $1,200/month for his $56,000 car, has $94,000 in total debt — he blames it on a weird ‘dynamic’ with mother-in-law. Dave Ramsey doesn’t buy it
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. American households carry $1.66 trillion in auto loan balances collectively, according to the Federal Reserve. While there may be many different excuses that justify taking on massive auto debt, […]
‘I had no idea’: This Maryland snowbird’s Florida beach home was embroiled in an identity theft fraud scheme — how one scammer took a small coincidence and turned it into $80K
For Sandra Martin, sharing a name with three other women in Broward County seemed like a harmless coincidence — until it made her the target of identity theft. According to NBC 6 South Florida, the 62-year-old snowbird from Maryland learned that her Deerfield Beach home was fraudulently listed as a rental. Apparently, it was tied […]
This California hoarder home is a hot draw — listed at $400K less than neighboring houses. Here’s what to know about the financial risks and rewards of buying distressed properties
The community on Mariner Drive can finally breathe a sigh of relief. After years of legal battles, a long-awaited open house was recently held for a notorious hoarder home in Ocean View Hills, California, giving hope to neighbors who have been dealing with the property and its former owner for more than a decade. "The […]
Is US exceptionalism on pause, fading or dead? Economist Mohamed El-Erian says it’s under ‘enormous pressure’ — here’s how much of your portfolio should be in international stocks and bonds
With the Trump administration’s political and economic policies shocking many around the world, some strategists are pondering if American exceptionalism is at risk. U.S. exceptionalism is the belief among investors and businesses that the country is unique and superior to others. This idea bolsters its economy. Predictability and the rule of law have given the […]
I can barely afford my home and want to sell — what are the financial and long-term impacts of being mortgage-free?
Owning a home these days can be challenging, especially with elevated mortgage rates and sky-high home prices. In fact, more than half (53%) of Americans who don’t own a home don’t believe they will ever be able to afford one, according to Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress Study. But what if you’ve bought a […]
“We are in an economic war right now”: Canadian auto union braces for impact of newly-announced 25% tariffs on all vehicle imports into the US
The head of a union representing more than 20,000 Canadian auto workers sounded the alarm on how Canada has entered an “economic war” with the US following the rollout of a 25% tariff on imported vehicles that she believes is designed to “steal jobs from our country.” Unifor National President, Lana Payne, took to CP24 […]
‘I almost cried’: Michigan mother grateful after local realtor returns lost wallet full of tips. Here’s how to improve your odds of recovering lost belongings — and better protect your cash
When Michelle Johnson of Wyandotte, Michigan, looked at her security camera and saw a stranger on her porch, she didn’t know who he was — or what he wanted. Then, the stranger held up a wallet in front of the camera, making sure it was visible. Johnson quickly realized the wallet belonged to her college-age […]
Mike Rowe warns Americans that the ‘will to work’ is disappearing — says 6.8 million able-bodied men aren’t even looking for a job. Here’s why and what it means for US job market
Concerns about a lack of job-ready skills have dominated workforce debates, but Mike Rowe, CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, is pointing to another crisis: a diminishing desire to work. “The skills gap is real, but the will gap is also real,” said the 63-year-old former TV host in a recent interview with Fox Business. According […]
‘It just looked odd’: This Boston homeowner found out his home was split in half 80 years before he bought it — 3 costly mistakes to avoid when budgeting for a historic home improvement
What seemed like an ordinary house in Boston’s Roslindale neighborhood is set to become a historic landmark, thanks to an intriguing discovery by its current owner, Adam Shutes. The house at 318 Metropolitan Boulevard caught Shutes’ attention in 2016 when he noticed something unusual about its layout. “It just looked odd,” Shutes told CBS News. […]
New Brunswick lottery winner claims $5M prize — What to do if you hit a windfall
A New Brunswick resident is celebrating a life-changing moment after winning a $5-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot. The lucky ticket was purchased online through the Atlantic Lottery Corporation’s website, making the winner one of the latest Canadians to strike it rich through digital lottery sales. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, was stunned when […]