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Major bank raises red flag on US economy — warns of 93% chance of recession based on ‘hard data.’ Here are 5 crucial money moves you need to make now

Recently, global investment bank UBS announced that, after crunching some “hard data” from between May and July 2025, there’s ...

70% of US workers say they’d use an employer-sponsored emergency savings account if they had the option. Does your workplace offer this new perk?

Although many Americans struggle to save for emergencies, a recent survey from EBRI reports that seven in 10 American workers ...

I'm 35 and finally financially stable — but now my parents urgently need a new roof and have asked to borrow $10K. How do I handle this awkward ask?

A 2025 survey commissioned by JG Wentworth [1] found that half (50.3%) of people who borrowed money from friends or family ...

A major US auto lender just went bust in latest red flag for economy — record number of Americans can't keep up with debt payments. Protect yourself

The timing couldn't be worse for American families. Total household debt has hit a record $18.39 trillion, and Americans now ...

US homeowner's insurance rates spike to an average of nearly $3K, with rates in some states nearing $8K — here's which states are paying the most

The average U.S. homeowners’ insurance rate is nearly $3,000 per year, according to a recent report by insurance marketplace ...

LA residents outraged over sprawling homeless encampment with tennis court, garden, BBQ pit — but city has excuse for not doing anything. Is it fair?

The city’s Department of Building and Safety has issued an ‘order to comply’ to the property owner, demanding they address ...

This influencer is using her social media accounts to help retire early from the corporate world — here’s how she does it. Could you pull it off too?

Influencer Taylor Hayes, who runs a blog and several social media channels as imperfecttaylor, recently shared on TikTok that ...

The Fed raises alarm over 'deterioration' in the US housing market — here's what that means for buyers (and why rate cuts may not be a silver bullet)

First-time buyers may feel the squeeze the most. A recent Fed board speech by Governor Adriana D. Kugler highlighted that ...

46% of Gen Z workers have already raided their retirement accounts — but even with decades of work left, is it ever ok to steal from your future?

A shocking 46% of Gen Z has withdrawn funds from their retirement accounts, according to a recent study from Payroll ...

I just got a letter from Social Security claiming I was overpaid $3,000 in survivor benefits — but I’ve never even received a penny. What do I do now?

If Jordan had a surviving parent, chances are good that they did collect this money on Jordan’s behalf. Unfortunately, if ...

Should we buy a Florida vacation home?Should we buy a Florida vacation home?

A big factor that could affect the couple's Florida home purchase is whether they rent it out before retirement. Many buyers ...

Homebuyers experiencing ‘economic nausea’ are pulling out of deals at a record rate — why so many ‘queasy’ buyers are suddenly canceling contracts

“It’s worth noting that the housing-market tides are starting to shift slightly. Mortgage rates have been coming down, which ...