A retired couple have said they’ve spent their life savings in a bitter legal row with their former neighbor over a fence put up on their shared driveway. Graham and Katherine Bateson said they have sunk $59,551 (£45k) into lawyers’ fees since their late neighbor Wendy Leedham placed the fence alongside their bungalow. The couple … Read more
Back to school? More like back in the saddle. September means summer’s ending, but savvy travelers know the coming month is also is the beginning of shoulder season — that quietly magical moment when travel becomes more affordable, destinations can be less crowded, the skies a little friendlier again. But, according to Expedia, there are times … Read more
Seniors could be roughing their golden years in some states, as a new study shows that even $1 million in retirement savings won’t last very long in some states. The study, published by personal finance site GoBankingRates earlier this year, found, for instance, that California seniors might face tough times financially after eating through that supply in approximately 12 years, eight … Read more
Few words inspire less joy than “budget,” but as inflation rates rise and salaries remain stagnant many among us are looking for ways to save. There’s no one-size-fits-all-wallet solution to frugality. Rather, the key to financial stability and fat paper stacks lies in understanding your spending habits, nonnegotiable expenses and long-term goals, all qualifiers that … Read more
A university student has revealed her wild plan to be able to both buy a home and become a digital nomad before she’s even 25. *Violet, 22, lives in Queensland, Australia and runs the successful TikTok account Organise My Money, where she’s amassed over 170,000 likes. Once she finishes her degree, she plans to buy a … Read more
A single mom-of-three lost her $7,500 life savings to a Tinder crypto scammer. Natalie Foster, 42, matched with a man on Tinder three weeks ago. The pair hit if off immediately before the man, ‘James’, began talking incessantly about crypto. He convinced Natalie to get a crypto wallet – a virtual wallet which allows you … Read more
Another day, another dollar — saved, that is. A viral internet challenge has emerged as the hot new way to stockpile cash for the future, and some super-savers have collected over $5,000. The “100 Envelope Challenge” is exactly what it sounds like: starting with 100 envelopes numbered 1 to 100, budgeters deposit the dollar amount … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who are not yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income, an AARP survey finds. About 1 in 4 have no retirement savings, according to research released Wednesday by the organization that … Read more
People of Walmart, listen up. A nine-year employee of the superstore’s shipping department is sharing eight pro tips on making the most of your shopping and savings. The advice follows the news that recent Walmart shoppers may be entitled to up to $500 after a $45 million lawsuit was settled regarding customers being overcharged. Speaking … Read more
Americans certainly have a good idea of how much they’ll need to retire one day — they just don’t have the same savings in the bank yet. A recent study showed many Americans believe they should have about $1.46 million stashed away to retire comfortably. However, here’s the reality: most Americans, on average, have less … Read more
Coming of age amid inflation and the sky-high cost of college, many members of Gen Z say they’re struggling to make ends meet. Others have been derided on TikTok for “doom spending” — splashing whatever money they have on spontaneous trips and treats with no thought for the future. However, new research has revealed that … Read more
Social media trends, specifically on TikTok, can cover a wide range of topics, from new food recipes to viral dances and much more. One trend, however, is rawer than most as creators are sharing very transparently how they divvy up their paychecks each week. Videos with the keywords “payday routine” on TikTok are virtually endless and millennials … Read more
This financial plan may no longer make cents. Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s 50/30/20 method was once touted as a gold standard for budgeting, fortifying followers for a strong financial future while still allowing them to enjoy their day-to-day lives. Under the system — popularized by the Massachusetts Democrat and her daughter, Amelia Warren Tyagi, in their … Read more
Save these tips. A British woman says she’s saving more than $600 a month by cutting out four simple things she was mindlessly spending her money on. Chrissie Milan, 25, who lives in London, admitted to being a frivolous spender before a trip to Thailand late last year made her realize just how much cash … Read more
Sunday’s clock change could mean trouble for your ticker. Whether you’re a winter-worn whiner excited for the dawn of spring or sleep deprived and annoyed at the thought of losing an hour of sleep in the middle of your weekend, Daylight Savings Time can be a real health hazard, experts warn. Warm weather, clear skies … Read more
An elderly widow from Arizona feels “devastated” after losing her entire life savings of $25,000 to telephone scammers last month. Susan Guthrie, 76, was conned by fraudsters who posed as Microsoft employees and talked her into depositing the money into their account, SWNS reports. They convinced her that her computer had been hacked and unless … Read more
Christina LaBarbiera, a Christie’s International realtor from Bergen County, New Jersey is suing her ex-boyfriend Rob Harris, alleging he conned her out of more than $70,000. He has not responded to her suit or to The Post. She tells her story to Jeanette Settembre. He was my perfect match. Then he swindled me out of … Read more
Having a savings account is sexy, according to new research. According to a new survey of 2,000 US adults in serious relationships, engaged or married, having a savings account (40%), not having any debt (38%), having a five-year plan (29%) and having life insurance (23%) are all attractive traits in a partner. While spontaneity is … Read more
One in 10 Americans don’t know their partner’s salary, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 Americans in serious relationships, engaged or married split evenly by generation revealed that respondents aren’t just in the dark about the money that’s coming in. Almost one in five (15%) aren’t sure how much their partner has in … Read more
It’s a steal of a deal. Chef Will Coleman, who runs @chefwillco on TikTok, revealed a “6 to 1 grocery shopping method” that he claimed could help families save hundreds of dollars in purchases. “Whenever you go grocery shopping… use the 6 to 1 method,” Coleman said in the viral TikTok clip with nearly a million views. … Read more