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‘What we’re doing is very big’: Trump has said he won’t rule out a recession — here are 3 simple strategies to help keep your finances safe in a downturn
So, when U.S. President Donald Trump refused to rule out a recession amid a wave of price-increasing tariffs and stubborn ...
‘I could be dead in a year or two’: Social Security asks California man with HIV to repay $201K in disability benefits — here’s what to do if Social Security slashes ...
Government spending and jobs are being cut across the board, and it doesn’t seem like there isn’t an agency left untouched — ...
This disabled Florida veteran is facing the loss of his home over $40,000-plus in solar panel debt — here’s why his ‘PACE’ loan was denied and how to avoid a similar ...
When Florida veteran Esteban Ortiz signed up for solar panels, he thought he was making a smart, sustainable choice — lower ...
This 32-year-old Pilates instructor was convicted of ‘lies’ that duped JPMorgan out of $175M — and some now compare her to Elizabeth Holmes. How she did it and wha…
More media attention — and investor interest — weren’t far behind. Enter banking giant JPMorgan Chase, which hoped to ...
Here’s how ‘average earning’ Americans get 77% more in Social Security — even if they’re already collecting benefit checks
Social Security calculates benefits based on your primary insurance amount (PIA) — the monthly payment you’re entitled to at ...
I’m 32 and consolidated my $23,000 debt into a personal loan — but now I’m stuck paying $1,000 a month on take-home pay of just $2,400. Have I ruined my financial …
When debt consolidation goes wrong. Being stuck with a high monthly payment kills any hope of savings, and turns unexpected ...
I’m terminally ill with only about 3-5 years left to live — I have $270K in a 401(k) and $30K in debt. Should I withdraw everything at once or take smaller withdrawals to ...
Facing a terminal diagnosis, you may consider draining your 401(k) for expenses. But is it the best move? Explore the risks, ...
‘Any reduction in federal Medicaid spending would leave states with tough choices’: Musk's taking the chainsaw to federal budget has experts sounding the alarm
Musician Cat Stevens (Yusuf) once ruefully sang that the first cut is the deepest, which explains why many Americans are ...
‘Republicans now hate us in California more than ever’: Is California’s dreaming of secession legit or is the state just fed up with federal government?
For the third time, supporters of what’s known as “CalExit” are attempting to get a measure on the ballot that asks ...
I’m 38 years old and work 60 hours a week — I just discovered that my husband, who’s on disability, loaned out over $11,000 to his parents. I want to close our joint ...
Imagine working 60 grueling hours a week to keep your family financially afloat, only to discover your husband, who’s on ...
I’ve never owned stocks — but I have built up $265,000 in cash. How can I 'set and forget' my life's savings so I can pull dividends in 3 years?
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 ...
1 in 4 middle-class Americans are falling into this dangerous housing trap — here’s how to spot and sidestep it ASAP
Americans are becoming all too familiar with the phrase “house rich, cash poor,” as a growing number of middle-class adults ...