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Georgia man called 911 to dodge a $63.77 Red Lobster bill — police hit him with criminal charges and a $4,500 bond

A 911 call turned a $63.77 dinner into a $4,500 bond and three criminal charges — here's what to do instead when you can't cover the tab.

Peace Longe

L: Book cart at hospital, R: Jhase Smith

Life • 6h ago

9-year-old born at 24 weeks donates mobile library to NICU using profits from his lemonade business

After spending his first months of life in intensive care, Jhase Smith is using profits from his lemonade business to support other NICU families in need of help.

AnnaMarie Houlis

Life • 6h ago

9-year-old born at 24 weeks donates mobile library to NICU using profits from his lemonade business

After spending his first months of life in intensive care, Jhase Smith is using profits from his lemonade business to support other NICU families in need of help.

AnnaMarie Houlis

News • 6h ago

A career expert's playbook for asking for a raise when you do double the work of your colleagues

If your workload has grown but your pay hasn't, here's how to make the case for a raise without making the conversation about your coworkers.

Laura Grande

News • 6h ago

A career expert's playbook for asking for a raise when you do double the work of your colleagues

If your workload has grown but your pay hasn't, here's how to make the case for a raise without making the conversation about your coworkers.

Laura Grande

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News • 10h ago

Mark Cuban rips humanoid robots as impractical for homes — but robotics execs push back

Household robots have captured public interest but some experts say they’re still a complex and expensive solution to basic household problems.

By Brian O’Connell

News • 10h ago

Mark Cuban rips humanoid robots as impractical for homes — but robotics execs push back

Household robots have captured public interest but some experts say they’re still a complex and expensive solution to basic household problems.

By Brian O’Connell

Photo of Bianca Robinson speaking at a press conference and the facade of Hutchison Funeral Home

News • 10h ago

Families sue Detroit funeral home after bodies were switched — and one was accidentally cremated

There are steps you can take to prevent such mishaps and ensure that both you and your loved ones can rest in peace.

By Mike Crisolago

News • 10h ago

Families sue Detroit funeral home after bodies were switched — and one was accidentally cremated

There are steps you can take to prevent such mishaps and ensure that both you and your loved ones can rest in peace.

By Mike Crisolago

News • 10h ago

Ohio woman loses the wrong leg during surgery to treat cancer, now she’s suing the hospital. How much could she get?

You’d think a case like Sharon and her husband would be worth millions, but Ohio law already caps a big part of what she can collect, and the limit is lower.

By Godwin Oluponmile

News • 10h ago

Ohio woman loses the wrong leg during surgery to treat cancer, now she’s suing the hospital. How much could she get?

You’d think a case like Sharon and her husband would be worth millions, but Ohio law already caps a big part of what she can collect, and the limit is lower.

By Godwin Oluponmile

Managing Money • 11h ago

Trustees who steal from trust funds can use the remaining assets to pay their defense lawyers — and it's often legal

A loophole in the law may allow a trustee who stole money to use trust assets to pay for her defense.

By Christy Bieber

Managing Money • 11h ago

Trustees who steal from trust funds can use the remaining assets to pay their defense lawyers — and it's often legal

A loophole in the law may allow a trustee who stole money to use trust assets to pay for her defense.

By Christy Bieber

Insurance • 11h ago

I’m 55 and serious health issues run in my family. Should I get long-term care insurance, or is it just a scam?

It sometimes gets a bad reputation, but experts believe long-term care insurance can be worth buying.

By Christy Bieber

Insurance • 11h ago

I’m 55 and serious health issues run in my family. Should I get long-term care insurance, or is it just a scam?

It sometimes gets a bad reputation, but experts believe long-term care insurance can be worth buying.

By Christy Bieber

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Two older parents or grandparents help their children or children ride their bikes.

Retirement • 11h ago

A major Social Security benefit may come your way if you have kids later in life — ‘We were really floored’

If you’re an older parent or grandparent raising young children, deciding when to claim your Social Security retirement benefit becomes more complicated.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

Retirement • 11h ago

A major Social Security benefit may come your way if you have kids later in life — ‘We were really floored’

If you’re an older parent or grandparent raising young children, deciding when to claim your Social Security retirement benefit becomes more complicated.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

A photo of a Donald Trump sticker on a gas pump

News • 12h ago

Trump blasted Obama over $3.85 gas in 2012 — now it's $4.40 and experts say presidents have almost no control

Fourteen years after Trump questioned Obama over $3.85 gas, Schumer is questioning Trump over $4.40 gas. The question is if there’s anything a president can do to protect you from high gas prices.

By Peace Longe

News • 12h ago

Trump blasted Obama over $3.85 gas in 2012 — now it's $4.40 and experts say presidents have almost no control

Fourteen years after Trump questioned Obama over $3.85 gas, Schumer is questioning Trump over $4.40 gas. The question is if there’s anything a president can do to protect you from high gas prices.

By Peace Longe

Taxes • 12h ago

The ‘mad genius’ behind the ‘great American tax dodge’ that lets the wealthy pay 0% capital gains — is it for you?

A sophisticated investing strategy can generate losses on paper while a portfolio still makes money. The same tax principle is available to investors without millions to invest.

By Sam Bourgi

Taxes • 12h ago

The ‘mad genius’ behind the ‘great American tax dodge’ that lets the wealthy pay 0% capital gains — is it for you?

A sophisticated investing strategy can generate losses on paper while a portfolio still makes money. The same tax principle is available to investors without millions to invest.

By Sam Bourgi

Getting groceries is an ordeal for rural residents.

Managing Money • 13h ago

Alaska woman's 20-hour boat ride to Costco saves her community hundreds on groceries priced nearly double

If you live in a remote area and need to stock up on essentials, it’s all hands on deck.

By Brian O’Connell

Managing Money • 13h ago

Alaska woman's 20-hour boat ride to Costco saves her community hundreds on groceries priced nearly double

If you live in a remote area and need to stock up on essentials, it’s all hands on deck.

By Brian O’Connell

A photo of The Ramsey Show hosts Jade Warshaw and Dave Ramsey

Managing Money • 14.3k views

Dave Ramsey tells a New York husband who secretly built wealth that he 'robbed' his wife of her role in their marriage

He’s been saving for their retirement, and almost has their house paid off, but his wife is in the dark — he thinks it will be a great surprise, but Ramsey says he’s “robbed her” of being an adult.

By Rebecca Payne

Managing Money • 14.3k views

Dave Ramsey tells a New York husband who secretly built wealth that he 'robbed' his wife of her role in their marriage

By Rebecca Payne

A photo of a demolished semi-detached house in Leeds

Insurance • 13h ago

UK mom put $100K into her $287K semi-detached house before neighbor illegally demolished his side — now she's trapped

Shivarna Mitra was thrilled when she was finally able to purchase her dream semi-detached house. Now, the house is unsellable.

By Kit Pulliam

Insurance • 13h ago

UK mom put $100K into her $287K semi-detached house before neighbor illegally demolished his side — now she's trapped

Shivarna Mitra was thrilled when she was finally able to purchase her dream semi-detached house. Now, the house is unsellable.

By Kit Pulliam

Retirement • 13h ago

California woman, 72, spent $280K building a tiny home in her backyard so she never has to move into a retirement home

The move increased the value of the property, and gave owners flexibility in the future.

By Kit Pulliam

Retirement • 13h ago

California woman, 72, spent $280K building a tiny home in her backyard so she never has to move into a retirement home

The move increased the value of the property, and gave owners flexibility in the future.

By Kit Pulliam

Carlos has limited options and is running out of time.

Managing Money • 13h ago

Dave Ramsey says a broke 64-year-old can hit $200,000 by 70 on $55,000 a year — but the numbers tell a different story

Dave Ramsey’s numbers leave NYC resident Carlos with too much to pay for — and not enough time.

By Kit Pulliam

Managing Money • 13h ago

Dave Ramsey says a broke 64-year-old can hit $200,000 by 70 on $55,000 a year — but the numbers tell a different story

Dave Ramsey’s numbers leave NYC resident Carlos with too much to pay for — and not enough time.

By Kit Pulliam

Florist observing stock and orders on a tablet

Managing Money • 13h ago

A 94-year-old prepaid his funeral 20 years ago — but the florist closed and his casket is discontinued

While prepaying for a funeral can save your loved ones a lot of hassle, it can also create unexpected problems after you're gone.

By Christy Bieber

Managing Money • 13h ago

A 94-year-old prepaid his funeral 20 years ago — but the florist closed and his casket is discontinued

While prepaying for a funeral can save your loved ones a lot of hassle, it can also create unexpected problems after you're gone.

By Christy Bieber

News • Oct 03

ProPublica reporter lost $5,800 on DraftKings acting as a problem gambler — the site rewarded him with VIP status

Could popular services feed your gambling addiction when you're struggling?

By Christy Bieber

News • Oct 03

ProPublica reporter lost $5,800 on DraftKings acting as a problem gambler — the site rewarded him with VIP status

Could popular services feed your gambling addiction when you're struggling?

By Christy Bieber

Young people sitting on couch looking at smartphone

Managing Money • Oct 03

One-third of young investors say their $492/month market contributions would vanish without family help

Financially supporting adult children while putting your own savings at risk — or going into debt over it — isn’t a long-term approach for success.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

Managing Money • Oct 03

One-third of young investors say their $492/month market contributions would vanish without family help

Financially supporting adult children while putting your own savings at risk — or going into debt over it — isn’t a long-term approach for success.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

A photo of an older woman reviewing her finances

Managing Money • Oct 03

A woman worth $6 million is cutting her nephew out of her will — attorneys explain why she should tell him now

Do you owe it to your nephew to make sure he's not living like he's going to inherit a ton of cash?

By Christy Bieber

Managing Money • Oct 03

A woman worth $6 million is cutting her nephew out of her will — attorneys explain why she should tell him now

Do you owe it to your nephew to make sure he's not living like he's going to inherit a ton of cash?

By Christy Bieber

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