Texas lawmakers pass so-called ‘frat house’ bill, stripping cities of power to dictate how many unrelated people can live in one place — but here’s why not everyone is celebrating
On April 14, the Texas Senate passed a new bill that prevents cities from placing limits on how many unrelated people can live in a home. The bill passed by a vote of 30 to 1 and has currently moved onto the Texas House of Representatives. Senate Bill 1567, written by Republican State Senator Paul […]
Carney? Poilievre? Singh? In advance of the 2025 election, here’s how to invest in Canada based on party leader
This year’s election cycle is anything but boring, and that’s putting it lightly. Between rising global tensions, and the return of Trump-era tariffs, it’s easy to feel uneasy about investing your money. More investors are looking local for opportunity. There’s a growing “Buy Canada” push from policy-makers, retailers and investors alike. But where does that […]
‘If I have to move, it’s finished’: This San Francisco steel worker may lose his 23-year-old business because the State of California has evicted him — in response to a fire in another city
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) handed eviction notices to several businesses in the San Francisco Dogpatch neighborhood, even though the owners haven’t seem to have done anything wrong. Caltran’s general inspector published a report that outlines concerns about the management practices of leased properties close to highway structures. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
With rates on pause and 1.2 million mortgages up for renewal, now’s the time to act — here are 10 critical moves to protect your home and your financial future in 2025
As Canada enters a critical period of mortgage renewals in 2025 and 2026, homeowners and financial experts are closely monitoring interest rate movements for signs of relief — and it appears the Bank of Canada (BoC) offered a glimmer of hope for variable-rate mortgage holders and first-time buyers with a rate drop of 0.25%. The […]
You worked hard for your tax refund — don’t waste it. Here are 5 strategies, from experts, to turn your tax refund into real security, freedom and maybe a bit of joy
Were you quick to submit your taxes the minute the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) started accepting T1 returns on Feb. 19, 2025? Or were you planning to wait until the last minute and file by the April 30 deadline? Either way, it’s time to consider the best strategy if you anticipate a tax refund. According […]
This Florida developer is selling homes ‘at a price people can afford’ in Arizona — $100K below the Phoenix median. Here’s how they’re doing it and what it means for first-time buyers
Homeownership may feel out of reach for many in Arizona, with average home values around $429,000, according to data from Zillow. And, the median price for home listings in March 2025 was even higher, at $471,000. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. […]
What are the income tax brackets for the 2024 tax year?
Tax season is upon us. Gathering your T-slips and receipts to start crunching the numbers can be anxiety inducing. If you think you might owe money, getting an early start can help soften the blow. Regardless of your situation, knowing the tax brackets helps you prepare. Read More: Find the best tax software to help […]
Carney? Poilievre? Singh? In advance of the 2025 election, here’s how to invest in Canada based on party leader
This year’s election cycle is anything but boring, and that’s putting it lightly. Between rising global tensions, and the return of Trump-era tariffs, it’s easy to feel uneasy about investing your money. More investors are looking local for opportunity. There’s a growing “Buy Canada” push from policy-makers, retailers and investors alike. But where does that […]
New cars cost nearly $50K on average — $10K more than 5 years ago. Here are the financial realities of buying a new car and how to manage auto financing wisely
Like just about everything else in the world, new cars have become quite expensive in recent years, and that cost doesn’t seem to be coming down any time soon. According to data from Kelley Blue Book, a new car now costs about $10,000 more than it did five years ago, with the average new vehicle […]
Dazed and delinquent: 1 in 5 borrowers are late on their student loans during a confusing repayment rollout — and the cost of a mistake can be severe
Federal student loan borrowers have endured five years of chaotic changes as various relief programs started, stopped and shifted. But the return to “normal” may be the messiest change of all. Payments formally resumed in October 2023, though former President Joe Biden and his administration paused repayment for certain types of loans for most of […]