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No Business Skills, No Loans, No Problem: How Todd Graves Built A Billion Dollar Chicken Finger Empire Against All Odds
Todd Graves worked as a boilermaker in an oil refinery near California and fished salmon in Alaska in harsh conditions before opening Raising Cane's fast-food chain that only sold chicken fingers and made him over $9 billion in less than three decades.
Social Security COLA For 2025 Increases Payments For 72 Million Americans By 2.5%, Lowest In Years
The Social Security Administration's 2.5% COLA hike for 2025 will increase the monthly income of retired workers by an average of $50 and $100 for widowed mothers with two children.
Do You Job Hop for Higher Pay? Vanguard Says It Could Cost You $300K in Retirement Savings
Most job switchers contribute to 401(k)s at the low default rate fixed by the plan provider and often fail to account for the drop in savings rate when they move to a new employer despite a decent pay bump.
American Dream Accounts Act: New Bill Proposes $25K For Every US High School Graduate Via Social Security Investment
The proposed bill is expected to help kids become familiar with financial planning early on and level the playing field for Americans from all walks of life by offering each the chance to achieve financial freedom.
'How Do I Split $7 Million Between My Son Who's Bad with Money and My Husband's Ungrateful Kids?'
The senior is struggling to ask her husband of 30 years to cut his biological son and ex-wife from her portion of their combined net worth as they rarely help or stay in touch.
Tesla Day Trader Loses Entire $306M Fortune, Sues Canadian Bank For 'Misleading' Financial Advice
Christopher DeVocht from British Columbia alleges that RBC didn't acknowledge his limited financial acumen and advised him to donate millions to charities and trade using a margin account via a new holding company to avoid taxes.
77-Year-Old Wants Rich Boyfriend Of 3 Years To Add Her To His Will Despite Protests From His Sons
The senior woman is exploring ways to ask her boyfriend of three years if he would include her in his will despite the wealthy man having previously expressed no inclination to marry her.
'It's Bad To Make Your Kids Wealthy': Multimillionaire Won't Leave Cash Inheritance To His Kids, Here's What He's Doing Instead
George Appling and his partner Brian will help their kids in their formative years by paying for college, cars, and homes but avoid covering extravagant purchases and make sure teenagers work hard to receive their hard-earned money.
Are You Among The Top 10% Of Wealthy Retirees? Here's How To Find Out And What Steps You Can Take To Join Them
To be among the top 10% of wealthy retirees, you require a net worth of $1.9 million. These people often have diverse investment portfolios, strong passive income streams, and a balanced long-term mindset.
Boomer Reveals Heartbreaking Reason He Wishes He Claimed Social Security Earlier Than 70: 'I Regret Always Planning For The Future'
75-year-old Tim F. wishes he had claimed his Social Security earlier to fulfil his plans of spending it together with his wife, Sarah, who passed away at age 68.
80-Year-Old Californian Contemplates Suicide After Losing $720K Life Savings To Scammer
Alice Lin, a Southern California widow, is now leveraging new laws to win her case against JPMorgan for allowing fraudulent transactions despite multiple red flags.
Clock Is Ticking for New Jersey Lottery Winner To Claim $1.13B Jackpot as Experts Argue Over the Best Cashout Option
The elusive winner of the $1.13 billion Mega Millions drawing in March has another six months to claim the prize. The unclaimed winning ticket was sold in the Neptune Township of Monmouth County, New Jersey.
October Social Security Payouts: Hundreds Of Dollars Added For Many Recipients—Check Your Payment Date
Social Security checks are generally issued starting on the second Wednesday of each month, but some payments like SSI benefits arrive much earlier.
The Rise of Alternative Lending: Reshaping Personal Finance In The Digital Era
One of the primary attractions of alternative lending is speed - while traditional bank loans can take weeks, many alternative lenders offer same-day approvals
2.9 Billion Records, Including Millions of Social Security Numbers Leaked as Background Checker Suffers Massive Data Breach
National Public Data recently confirmed that it suffered a data breach involving Social Security numbers, names, email addresses, and phone numbers of millions of Americans.
Bride Slams Uncle For 'Ruining' Her Wedding By Giving Her $15K, Not $50K, For Wedding Costs
The 22-year-old bride had already booked a destination wedding with over 200 guests, assuming her uncle would cover all marriage expenses despite the man clearly saying he would offer some help.
Ramit Sethi Reacts To US Couple With $1M In Retirement Assets But Are Spending 113% Of Their Income
Michelle and Ryan diligently saved for their retirement in their 20s but are unable to control the impulsive spending that compels them to dip into their savings regularly for monthly expenses.
45% Americans Could Run Out Of Money In Retirement Despite Financial Planning: 4 Mistakes To Avoid
Americans who have saved their entire lives in retirement plans face the risk of going broke in their golden years because many deplete their funds severely through premature withdrawals and lack proper tax planning for post-retirement income.
US Millionaires Have It All—Except Confidence: 67% Say $3 Million Isn't Enough To Feel Financially Safe, Here's How Much They Need Instead
Having millions doesn't guarantee feeling wealthy. Many millionaires still feel financially insecure and believe their plans need improvement.
Pelosi's Husband Sold $500K in Visa Shares Just Before DOJ's Lawsuit Hit, Tanking the Stock
Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, sold 2,000 Visa shares less than three months before the US DOJ filed a lawsuit alleging the payments giant engaged in unlawful actions that cost Americans billions of dollars in additional fees.
2 Million Social Security Recipients to Gain $360 Monthly? US Congress Prepares to Tackle WEP, GPO Benefit Cuts
House lawmakers in Washington have sufficient signatures on a discharge petition to force a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal laws that reduce Social Security benefits for certain pensioners.
US Social Security Administration To Issue Two SSI Payments in One Month Due to Technicality
Supplemental security income (SSI) checks are issued on the first day of the month. However, they arrive earlier if the first falls on a weekend.
Warren Buffett Entrusts His Children With 'Not So Easy' Task To Donate His $143 Billion Wealth; Eldest Son To Become Next Berkshire Hathaway Chairman
Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett, 94, entrusted his children with the responsibility of donating his entire wealth upon his passing to charities of their choice. His new estate plans will also stop funding the Gates Foundation upon his death.
Warren Buffett Avoids Nike Stock Despite Billionaire Investors Buying Heavily as CEO Change Boosts Rebound Prospects
Warren Buffett struggles to get around the complexities at Nike, its lagging segments like golf equipment and helmets, and lack of clear competitive advantages despite top fund managers buying the stock as new CEO Elliott Hill plans to steer the company back to its roots.
Social Security Checks In Nine States To Drop By Up To $200 Starting September Due To Tax Hike
The new tax will be adjusted when Social Security recipients in these states file their federal income tax returns. However, some states are working to extend exemptions to qualifying seniors.
Ex-Husband Forges Documents To Drain Woman's Life Savings After Her Near-Fatal Accident
The woman is exploring ways to recover her money after her ex-husband exploited their joint account to transfer her business savings to his personal accounts throughout the marriage. He didn't even spare her Visa business card.
Newly Married 73-Year-Old Feels Slighted As Husband Plans To Leave $1.8M Home To 10-Year-Old Relative
A 73-year-old US woman moved to Europe to live with his husband she married three years ago. She wonders if it's normal to give away the house they share to a distant relative while she pays the bills and supports their lifestyle.
Netflix's Ramit Sethi Breaks Down FIRE: What It Is, What He Thinks The Cons Are And What To Do Instead
Ramit Sethi explained that the FIRE community can help people live ultra-frugal lives and retire early. However, some drawbacks in the community must be remedied to achieve financial independence goals without drastically downgrading lifestyles.
US Insurance Industry Fights Regulation To Scrap Agent Commissions, Boosting Retirement Savings By $3B Annually
A dozen insurance industry groups have secured national stay orders from two Federal courts on a new retirement protection regulation that compels agents to sell products in their client's best interests during 401(k)-IRA rollovers.
'My Millionaire Husband Forced Me To Take Social Security At 62': Boomer Considers Divorce After Husband Refuses To Give Her Money
The Texas resident wonders if a divorce would offer her rights to the husband's inheritance and their five rental properties and incomes.