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Unclaimed property

Managing Money 2h ago

California is sitting on $15 billion in unclaimed money. Your name might be on some of it

Figure out whether your state is sitting on claimable valuables and what to do about it.

Mike Rowe, speaking during the BlackRock Infrastructure Summit on March 11, 2026 in Washington, D.C., warns that the U.S. could face a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople.

Employment 2h ago

'Existential-alarm bell bad': Mike Rowe says there’s an apocalyptic number of people not getting into the trades

The Dirty Jobs host says America could find itself without enough skilled workers to keep critical infrastructure and manufacturing running.

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Sailing into retirement

Retirement 3h ago

The single biggest factor in your Social Security benefit isn't your salary — it's your timing

Claiming Social Security at 62 vs. 70 can change your monthly benefit by 77%.

Jerome Powell takes questions during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve.

News 3h ago

The Fed quietly altered its March inflation forecast — and it points to more pain for Americans. How to fight back

The Federal Reserve just raised its 2026 inflation outlook by the largest margin in recent memory. Here's what changed, why it matters for your wallet, and what you can do about it.

Planning where you're going to live in retirement can keep you from living in uncertainty.

Retirement 4h ago

An elderly couple sold their home without a plan. Now they’re spending retirement bouncing between Airbnbs

How to avoid setting up a messy situation for you and your loved ones with some long-term planning.

Defective pipes alleged to be a part of builds done by D.R. Horton, America's largest homebuilder.

News 16h ago

America's largest homebuilder faces claims of 'defective pipes' in Georgia — it could be more widespread than reported

They're claiming they were sold homes fitted with plumbing that has cracked, leaked and caused extensive water damage.

Mignon Adams and a Sunoco gas station.

News 111.0k views

Warning: New ‘pump-switching’ scam spreads across US as gas prices surge past $4 — even Toyotas stuck with $150 charges

When Mignon Adams stopped for gas at a Sunoco station, she had no idea she would fall victim.

Tiny home

Real Estate Apr 04

How Portland cracked the code on affordable starter homes

Portland is building fourplexes and smaller homes to fight high prices.

Airbnb scam

News Apr 04

‘I was going in circles’: How one woman got caught in a year-long struggle with Airbnb and PayPal to get her money back

Teresa Santos spent a year trying to get thousands of dollars back after her Airbnb account was hacked.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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Trump tells allies to ‘get your own oil’ — Hormuz tensions could push gas prices even higher. How to protect your wallet

“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore.”

Couple hiking

Managing Money Apr 04

$250K in savings is already halfway to $1M (seriously) — why you’re closer to a six-figure net worth than you think

Thanks to compounding, $250K in savings could be the halfway point to becoming a millionaire.