Anti-aging pill for dogs one step closer to reality as it’s certified ‘effective’ by FDA. What does this mean for your budget?
There’s a famous quote that goes "the only thing ‘wrong’ with dogs is that they can’t live forever." A dog’s lifespan can range anywhere from nine to 15 years on average, and when you consider a dog as part of the family, that’s just not enough time. But what if there was a pill that […]
Toronto man stuck with $20K in credit card fraud charges despite reporting it early
A Toronto man says he was left financially and emotionally drained after being held liable for more than $20,000 in fraudulent credit card charges — even though he reported the suspicious activity as soon as he spotted it. Jordan Judge discovered the unauthorized charges in 2023 on a card issued by one of Canada’s largest […]
‘They knew what they were doing’: This New York man’s $25K jet ski was stolen off his driveway in broad daylight — and he believes the thieves jammed his security cameras to get away with it
While installing cameras around your home is a good way to protect your valuables from being stolen, thieves appear to be getting more sophisticated with their methods. Chris Montalbano of Long Island, New York learned this lesson the hard way. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should […]
Half of Canadian parents’ ability to save for education impacted by U.S. trade tensions
The ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada and the rest of the world have impacted national and global economies in innumerable ways. Take for example, parents’ ability to save for their child’s higher education. According to a survey from Embark, roughly half of parent respondents say these tensions have affected their investment strategies […]
I’m 65, tired of working and have very little savings — is it possible to live off CPP alone? Yes, but you’ll need to make these 3 big sacrifices
If you plan on retiring and rely primarily on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) you may have heard you will end up being perpetually cash-strapped. So, does that mean you should stay at your job? Learn to survive on noodles? Or work more to build up savings? To help you decide, you first need to […]
Are you a spender, saver, earner or ostrich? No matter your financial personality type there’s a budget for you!
If you’ve ever tried and failed to stick to a budget, the problem may not be with you but with your budgeting strategy. Different forms of financial management suit some personalities better than others — select the wrong one and you could find it difficult to stay on track. The different money personality types To […]
Bank bundles: Yay or nay, and why?
I love to bundle up. And I’m not talking about adding extra layers of clothing when it’s cold outside. I mean that I enjoy saving money when companies offer bundling bonuses or discounts to customers who get more than one product from the same merchant. It’s an especially popular marketing strategy with telecommunications, software and […]
K-pop fan saves over $1,600 for BTS concert tickets using a money saving challenge inspired by Monopoly. Here’s how it works
Gamification — the practice of adding in game-like elements into everyday tasks or education — isn’t a novel idea. But one BTS fan is making waves online after she used a Monopoly-inspired savings challenge to bank over $1,600 in just over a year to be able to see the group in concert. TikTok user mercedes.pomerleau […]
Behind closed gates: What Toronto’s wealthy know that you don’t
Tucked behind wrought iron gates in Forest Hill, Yorkville and The Bridle Path, life hums along quietly for Toronto’s ultra-wealthy, and it’s a version of the city that few average residents will ever see, let alone experience. While most of us are budgeting for our next grocery run or checking the TTC schedule, there’s another […]
‘No one should have to go through that’: This Florida woman fought back when her property manager tried to evict her — and won. Why knowing your rights protects more than just your sanity
As more Floridians face evictions from mobile home parks, Kerrie Bacci is demonstrating how to stand your ground — even if that ground is owned by a huge property management company. Bacci owns her mobile home in Shangri La Mobile Home Park in Largo, Florida. What she doesn’t own is the land it sits on. […]