Ex-Tennessee troopers blow whistle on DUI quotas — claim internal pressure led to sober drivers charged, lives ruined. What to do if it happens to you
The state of Tennessee has a DUI problem — and not just from careless drivers who get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A local investigation by WSMV 4 Nashville yielded a bombshell accusation from two former state highway patrol troopers who claim they were pressured to arrest innocent people […]
‘The most bang for your buck’: Dave Ramsey divulged the 2 things Americans need to invest in to become millionaires — is he right on the money?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. In an episode of The Ramsey Show, Dave Ramsey shared that “the number one and two reason people become millionaires is they’re investing in their retirement and their paid off home.” According to him, “these are the two elements of the […]
I’m 55, plan to retire in the next decade, but have nothing saved and $10K in debt — can I start saving now and still retire comfortably?
Imagine being 55 with no retirement savings and $10,000 in debt. That’s obviously not a very comfortable place to be, especially if you want to retire at a reasonable age. Unfortunately, this is exactly the spot that Gaby finds herself in. Gaby is 55 years old and has worked her whole life, but has just […]
I’m 41 and on track to have a $6M nest egg by 55 — even if I stopped saving for retirement today. How do you know when it’s safe to stop saving?
Forty-one-year-old Janice has spent years diligently saving and investing, and by 55, her portfolio is expected to be worth a whopping $6 million. That’s enough to last her four decades if she follows the classic 4% rule and withdraws $240,000 a year. Janice’s portfolio is balanced, with a mix of stocks and bonds yielding roughly […]
Social Security is paying out more than it can bring in, leaving the government with a $67 billion problem — how to shore up your savings just in case
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The Social Security Board of Trustees has announced the program’s combined trust funds are projected to cover all scheduled benefits in full until 2034 — one year earlier than projected — at which point only 81% of benefits will be payable. […]
7 surprisingly obvious signs you’re financially ahead of most US retirees (and 1 crucial thing to do in 2026 if you’re way behind)
Much of retirement planning is focused on the so-called “magic number”: how much you need to have saved to live comfortably and confidently without employment income. Today, most Americans believe that magic number is $1.26 million, according to a 2025 NorthWestern Mutual survey (1). Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a […]
I’m 41, and with 2 young kids, I want to get a house cleaner — but my husband, 42, says the cost would completely derail our retirement. Is he right?
Some couples will swear that having a house cleaner has saved their relationship with each other and with their kids. It ends debates over how to clean a bathroom, deal with socks on the floor and eliminate smells emanating from sports bags. But it may lead to new debates over whether it’s financially worth it. […]
Morgan Housel says he’s met a half dozen billionaires — and his new book shows how you can be wealthier than all of them
There are plenty of things we easily call an art: the art of cooking, the art of writing, the art of mastering a sport. I’ll admit, I never thought of spending as an art — until I sat down with Morgan Housel, the New York Times bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same […]
College grad, 26, crashes out online after finding out her student loans have a 17% interest rate — here’s why she says she ‘didn’t know any better’
At just 17 years old, Alyssa Jeacoma signed off on student loans without fully grasping what she was getting into. With little financial education and no guidance from her parents — who themselves had never navigated the loan process — she trusted borrowing would be simple: the lender would cover her tuition at D’Youville University, […]
5 easy ways to save an extra $1K a month for retirement
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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. It’s not always easy to save for retirement. After all, 46% of Canadians live paycheck […]