Bedridden 91-year-old Pennsylvania grandma's house sold out from under her due to $3.5K tax debt she thought was paid. Could this happen to you?

Apparently unaware her property went up for tax sale, a real estate firm scooped it up for pennies on the dollar.
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The average first-time homebuyer is now 40, the oldest on record, yet buying this late can leave you $150K behind in equity. Is it still worth it?

Traditionally, first-time homebuyers were in their late 20s or early 30s (1, 2). But the climb to the age of 40 reflects ...

Portland tech worker with over 2 decades experience at Intel was laid off in July, and then his wife lost her job. Are your finances shock-proof?

In June, the 56-year-old Portland, Oregon resident heard his division was in danger, and he officially lost his position in a ...

Missouri man says fiancée’s mom controls her money and may be stealing student loans. How The Ramsey Show says she can take back control of her life

According to Eden, his fiancée’s mother has been managing her daughter’s finances for years. In fact, his fiancée’s student ...

Here are 5 assets that smart rich retirees never buy, while poor ones often do. Do you own any of them?

Warren Buffett recommends a straightforward index fund for most people. While billionaires like him are investing in safe and ...

My 80-year-old parents owe over $30K on a timeshare. Am I legally required to take it on when they eventually die?

Generally, the only exception where a person can “inherit” their parents’ debt is if they were a co-signer on a loan (making ...

4 critical things you must know if you’re retiring with a pension in America4 critical things you must know if you’re retiring with a pension in America4 critical things ...

Those lucky enough to have access to these plans can rely on an additional source of income in retirement that goes beyond ...

45% of Gen Z want crypto for Christmas, but this gift comes with plenty of risk. Here are 2 safer 'grow-with-them' alternatives some experts prefer

According to a recent survey, 45% of Gen Z say they would love to unwrap cryptocurrency gifts on Christmas morning, which is ...

Warren Buffett admits to his ‘biggest mistakes’ and ‘missed profits.’ What you can learn from the Oracle of Omaha’s misfires

Buffett has long advocated investing in reliable, low-risk index funds, such as the S&P 500, for most investors. If you’re ...

Scammers are targeting travelers with fake rentals and sites. Are you sure your next vacation booking is safe?

Avoid prepaying your accommodation reservations in full (unless it's a verified, refundable booking through a reputable platform). And be sure to keep digital copies of your itinerary, receipts, and ...

Robert Kiyosaki warns of ‘massive unemployment’ around the corner. And it’ll be caused by the ‘biggest change’ in history. Are you at risk in 2026?

Kiyosaki isn’t alone in his take. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic — the AI company behind the large language model Claude — ...

Robo vs. human advisors: Who really builds more wealth over time — and what hidden costs should investors watch for?

This makes robo-advisors attractive for investors with smaller portfolios — where paying a percentage-based advisory fee ...