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Tow truck scam

News 36m ago

Towing scams are surging across the U.S. — and one NYC case shows just how brazen these companies have become

Hardworking people have been “harmed every single day by these people.”

Warren Buffet attends the Forbes Media Centennial Celebration in 2017.

News 50m ago

‘We aren't in it to make 5% or 6%': Warren Buffett calls Iran war market dip 'nothing.’ What he sees that others don't

The markets are in a state of ‘extreme fear.’ But that doesn’t mean you have to be.

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Flood wipes out home

Insurance 51m ago

99% of U.S. counties have flooded over the last 30 years — yet only 4% of American homeowners have flood insurance

Tom and Carrie Bashaw thought they weren’t in a flood zone, like many underinsured Americans.

Middle aged woman looking stressed discussing a scam on the phone.

News 51m ago

AI search summaries can scam you without warning — here’s how it happens and how to protect your money

While intended to make things easier, this tool can actually make your life harder with one wrong click.

Costco Card

Managing Money 1h ago

Costco, Sam's Club, or BJ's: Which membership is actually worth the money?

Which card will save you the most money?

Young woman stressing out looking at her bills and phone.

Managing Money 1h ago

A record-breaking number of Americans can’t pay their credit card bills in full. Here’s how you can break the debt cycle

Credit cards have become a high-interest lifeline for Americans struggling with inflation — and roughly half of all cardholders today can’t help but pile on debt indefinitely.

One man made money by betting against Elon Musk and DOGE's ability to reduce government spending in 2025.

Investing 2h ago

A tax economist bet his entire life savings against DOGE — and walked away with $128,000 in profit

Alan Cole used his knowledge of federal budget mechanics to outsmart other bettors on Kalshi, but experts warn his strategy may not be worth replicating.

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Carlos Desean Goodspeed, 45, fooled investors into thinking he'd buy tickets to Ludacris and swap them for a profit, but he just kept the money.

News 2h ago

A Texas man convinced investors to bet $1 million on his business. He spent it on a cushy apartment instead

Victims lost serious savings in phony ticket flipping scam. Learn how to protect yourself from investment fraud.

A Florida car dealer has been sentenced to prison for wire fraud and attempting to ship stolen cars overseas.

Auto 2h ago

A Florida car dealer tried to ship a stolen $460,000 Rolls-Royce overseas. It did not go well for him

Mohamed Jihad Fakih’s prison sentence highlights the reality of auto loan fraud and what car buyers should do to protect themselves.

Senior phone call scam

News 22h ago

Seniors are losing billions to scams — here's how to stop fraudsters in their tracks

Scams targeting older Americans are at record highs, with nearly $5 billion lost in 2024

A retired couple enjoys a bottle of wine together.

Retirement 23h ago

Are you a ‘rich’ retiree or just upper middle class? Here’s why it matters

While some retired Americans might consider themselves to be rich, the reality of their finances could tell a different story.

Exterior of a Walmart in East Meadow, New York

Managing Money 23h ago

Walmart-related recession indicator is at its highest point since the 2008 financial crisis

When financial pressure builds, consumers tend to ditch high-end purchases and turn toward bargain retailers

A happy family sits outside relaxing.

Life 23h ago

Gas prices and global uncertainty have Americans pumping the brakes on vacation plans. Why it’s the year of staycation

Why some people are choosing to stay put this summer, and how to make the best of it

Taking Ozempic

News 23h ago

Fake Ozempic could kill you. How to tell if your drug is safe

Counterfeit and compounded GLP-1 drugs pose serious health risks

Jade Warshaw and Ken Coleman advise a Phoenix plumber on his next retirement moves.

Retirement 23h ago

Arizona plumber, 62, has $79K debt, no 401(k) — but 3 houses. Ramsey Show tells him which to sell to save his retirement

Rental properties can be good investments, but not at the expense of a solid nest egg.