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Instagram influencer Jay Mazini pleads guilty to running $8 million Ponzi scheme and crypto scam
Mazini, whose real name is Jebara Igbara, amassed over 1 million followers through videos of him handing out cash to needy people. Read More
What the latest Federal Reserve interest-rate increase means for your holiday spending plans – ‘It’s not the time to overspend’
It’s three weeks before Black Friday, but the Federal Reserve just made the post-holiday debt hangover a little more intense. Read More
Panic is not an investment strategy. How financial advisers can help you think through the unthinkable.
Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Read More
Thanksgiving deals: Bag free turkeys or cheap trimmings from Aldi, BJ’s, ShopRite and more
As record inflation threatens to gobble up Thanksgiving budgets, some supermarket chains are rolling back prices or giving away free birds. Read More
Mortgage demand drops for sixth week in a row, as rates remain above 7%
Mortgage applications fell 0.5% in the latest week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 7.06%. Read More
The 2022 Kia EV6 vs. the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4: which electric SUV is better?
The Volkswagen has a lot of practical traits and a clever user interface, but the Kia has it beat in range, power, and excitement. Read More
Don’t make this big mistake as your house hunt drags on
Your home search could easily outlast your preapproval letter. If you’re still on the hunt, you can relieve some pressure by renewing with your lender. Here’s how Read More
‘Am I being ripped off?’ I moved into my husband’s home. I pay for groceries. The rental income from my apartment goes into our joint savings.
‘I am paying my own maintenance and taxes for my home, and likewise he pays his own maintenance and taxes for his property.’ Read More