'You need a third job or a rich husband': I fell victim to Allen Stanford's multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme and survived

I had a great deal of money. Then, at the age of 54, Allen Stanford, the now-convicted fraudster and his Ponzi scheme, happened. I had listened to a financial adviser who handled the money for my ...

A 30-year-old single mom who saves 30% of her income shares 5 wealth-building tips for people who think they can't afford to save

More than anything else, says Dyana King, saving money when your income is low requires a lot of patience and the consistent will to do it.

How a money coach built $300K by 30 — and what it teaches about growing wealth in 2026

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Dear Abby: What’s the best way of reminding someone to cash a check?

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

Dear Abby: Proper etiquette when following up on uncashed checks

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Editorial: Another SC official gives himself a raise, and still crickets from the Legislature

Michael Skinner joins Colleton Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill, Williamsburg Clerk Sharon Staggers, while four other clerks haven ...
Business Day

How we survived the naira fall and sustained growth in the past decade — Tinubu

Without us getting a world-class public transport system, Nigeria cannot get to the $1 trillion economy that the FG is ...
The Atlantic

To Get Happier, Make Yourself Smaller

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Early in my academic career, I noticed that one of the most popular classes on campus was ...
WPRI 12

Cranston couple made whole after falling victim to ‘check washing’ scam

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Cranston residents Richy and Terri Kless mailed out a $200 check two years ago as a gift to their son. But unbeknownst to them, that check never made it to its destination. “He ...
Univeristy of Iowa Daily Iowan

Opinion | Writing love letters to yourself can be beneficial

“Love yourself.” It’s the phrase of the century — it’s on posters, signs, speeches, and every 10th video on Instagram reels. They’d probably put it on fast food bags if eating fast food wasn’t more or ...
AOL

Criminals keep finding new ways to steal checks. Here's how to avoid being the next victim

Late last year, a man named Todd wrote a $10,000 check to the Internal Revenue Service. Months later, the government reached out, wondering where his payment was. After following up with Wells Fargo, ...
Psychology Today

Showing Up for Yourself: A Deep Dive

It was one of those days when I signed up for a yoga class but wasn’t feeling like myself with a low-grade headache. My sister and I typically attend the same yoga classes, so when I checked in with ...