More changes are coming to the Marysville School District, as it continues to struggle with a budget crisis. Last August the district entered into binding conditions with the State, as it worked to navigate a 28-million-dollar deficit. This week, the state called the district ‘financially insolvent’ and ordered that a financial oversight committee intervene. In […]
Christopher Stroup says his six figure income hasn’t made him feel “rich” because he’s struggling to meet his savings goals related to buying a home and starting a family. Christopher Stroup A California-based millennial earning six figures says he’d need to triple his income to feel “rich.” High home prices, the costs of surrogacy, and student […]
“Would an annuity purchased at her parent’s death make sense?” (Photo subject is a model.) – Getty Images Dear Quentin, What are options for an elderly person to leave money to an adult child in her 50s, let’s call her “Mary,” who has been completely financially irresponsible (including being homeless at times)? Would an annuity […]
5 top signs you’re doing well financially in America (even if it doesn’t feel like it) Maybe you don’t have $1M in the bank, but that doesn’t mean you’re not doing well financially. Your account balance isn’t necessarily a gauge of how well you manage your money, nor is it a guarantee that you’ll have […]
Months after squatters took over, ransacked and robbed her Dallas-area home, owner Terri Boyette is reportedly still living at her mom’s in Florida while her house, wallet and morale has been left “completely destroyed.” “I’m working with insurance for arrangements to be able to stay close to the home so that we can start repairs […]
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images/iStockphoto Where you retire can have a big impact on your financial standing, given the variability of living costs, average income in retirement and overall economic climate in different cities across the U.S. For You: Retirement Planning: Here’s How Much Money You Actually Need To Age in Place Try This: How To […]
zGel / Getty Images/iStockphoto Generation X has faced very different economic times than their parents. They’ve grappled with multiple recessions, the tech evolution and shifting societal norms. But despite these challenges, Gen Xers didn’t just survive — many figured out how to truly succeed with their finances. Gen Xers learned from watching their baby boomer […]
DNY59 / Getty Images/iStockphoto Inflation is still high and not likely to come down anytime soon, as reported by USA Today. But instead of risking falling behind, what if you could turn this economic challenge into an opportunity to keep (or get) financially ahead? From tapping into the best budgeting tools to smart investment moves […]
A May 4th Colorado GOP fundraiser, where Gov. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., was supposed to speak, was canceled due to threats sparked by her admission of killing her 14-month-old dog, Cricket. Nancy Pallozzi, Jefferson County Republican Party Chair, said in a statement posted on social media that the group had initially thought the timing for the […]
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump said his $175 million bond posted to satisfy the judgement in the New York civil fraud case is financially sound, and they asked the judge to set aside the attorney general’s challenge to the bond and award him costs and fees. In court filings Monday night, Trump said the […]
Many people worry about their finances, stressing over whether they’re saving enough, spending too much or heading toward a debt crisis. But several often-overlooked signs may indicate that you’re in better financial shape than you realize. While having a significant nest egg or being debt-free are obvious indicators of financial wellness, there are more subtle […]
Relatives pass down more than genes and heirlooms; they also transmit mannerisms, beliefs and financial attitudes that shape individual identities. This invisible inheritance, encompassing views and the handling of money, silently influences financial decisions. Among all generations grappling with inherited financial perspectives, Generation X, the latchkey generation, stands out as profoundly impacted by this legacy […]