This Arizona business owner was hoping to save money by signing up with a new credit card processor — until they hit him with a $3,120 bill for equipment he didn’t ask for
Small business owners have enough to deal with, between making customers happy and maintaining a positive cash flow. But an entrepreneur in Phoenix trying to save money got more than he bargained for. Anthony Perez, who owns A to Z Auto Detailing, was looking for a new credit card processing company. He says about 95% […]
‘I was more than heartbroken’: This Houston mother paid $2.5K for her daughter’s custom prom dress — but says she wasted another $8K after the designer ‘dropped the ball,’ ruining her night
Parents in Houston were left fuming after a local designer failed to deliver on custom prom dresses for their daughters, with one mother saying she’s out thousands of dollars due to the debacle. Kewana Jones Harvey’s daughter, Kiya Harvey, had been looking forward to senior prom for years, and as a mother she wanted to […]
Ottawa woman accuses husband of ‘love bombing,’ leaving her $300K in debt
Browsing the internet or social media will bring about many first-hand accounts of dating and marriage horror stories that would render even the most hopeless romantic a cynic. Here’s one such story. Christina MacCrimmon of Ottawa claims she was the victim of ‘love bombing’, that left her nearly $300,000 in debt. "It’s just unimaginable to […]
Canadians are worried current market volatility will impact their future financial independence
Invest, save and then invest some more. This is the advice many Canadians receive when seeking a financial plan – the specifics of the investments and savings notwithstanding. But current market volatility may be putting somewhat of a damper on those thoughts of financial independence. Almost half (48%) of all respondents in the annual RBC […]
New Brunswick man fined more than $4K for an accident that happened 60 years ago
An 86-year-old New Brunswick man is facing a hefty fine for an accident he has no memory of — an incident that took place 65 years ago in Toronto. Ossie Gildart was shocked to learn that his driver’s licence had been suspended due to an uninsured accident from 1960, after a recent fender-bender led him […]
Top 10 cheapest dog breeds in Canada
Are you thinking of adding a pooch to your family but don’t want to break the bank? The journey to finding the perfect dog doesn’t have to come with a premium price tag. While some prestigious breeds can command astronomical prices, there are many wonderful, affordable dog breeds that offer just as much love, loyalty […]
In the face of U.S. tariffs, Canadians rally behind Indigenous businesses — now’s the time to shift your dollars and power a movement rooted in community, culture, and resilience
Elbows up, Canada! Canadians from coast to coast are coming together in solidarity to fight back against the trade war U.S. President Donald Trump started and continues to escalate. From where we buy to what we buy, we as a nation are seeking ways to ensure the products we are buying are homegrown. The ‘Buy […]
Retirees reveal the mistakes that cost them joy, time, and money — learn these life lessons now so you don’t face the same regrets when it’s too late to change course
In a short but powerful street-style interview video, a YouTube creator with more than a million subscribers asked retirees, aged 70 and older, about their biggest regrets, life advice, and what they’ve learned as they aged. Turns out their advice could be drilled down into six important tips that can help you find happiness, live […]
Canada’s debt crisis explodes: Households near breaking point as missed payments surge
Canadians are slipping deeper into financial trouble, and the numbers tell a sobering story. Turns out more Canadians are missing loan repayments at a much faster rate than taking on new debt — a clear sign that many are running out of financial runway as many struggle to pay bills. According to a nationwide study […]
Costco defies recession fears with 10% stock surge. Here’s why analysts say it’s the one stock you should never sell
What’s more resilient during tough economic times than a grocery store? So, it’s not surprising when analysts remain bullish on Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) stock, despite the company’s mixed quarterly results. For Costco (NASDAQ:COST) shareholders, the good news was that revenue beat estimates for the long-standing grocery warehouse chain; unfortunately, earnings fell short of […]