Protect up to $800K from inflation: Why Canadians are moving fast on high-interest savings accounts
Knowing where to put your savings can be a struggle. Investing can lead to high returns, but make it harder to access your cash in a pinch. And on the other hand, while your standard savings account is always accessible, interest rates can be low. If you’re looking for low risk, but hoping for some […]
Colorado landlord gets massive shock after 300-plus police raid his property — turns out tenants were using the rental space as an illegal club linked with drug trafficking, gang activity
Mike Moon got quite the shock when he found out what his tenants were really doing in his rental property. In late April, more than 300 law enforcement officers — from around 10 federal agencies — zeroed in on Moon’s property in the wee hours of the morning. During the raid, officers seized cocaine, pink […]
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 […]
Canada’s history up for sale: Hudson’s Bay artifacts head to auction as museums struggle and investors move in
As the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC ) — North America’s oldest retailer — undergoes an historic wind-down, its extensive collection of over 1,700 artworks and 2,700 artifacts is headed for the auction block. This liquidation includes irreplaceable pieces such as the 1670 Royal Charter from King Charles II, a cornerstone document in Canadian history, and […]
‘I’m powerless’: New Jersey family left in the dark after $55,000 solar panel system breaks down and the company files for bankruptcy — what customers can do when a business goes belly-up
Kira Traore says she was paying exactly zero dollars in electricity bills for her home in New Jersey — until late last year when the solar power system suddenly broke down. The timing couldn’t have been worse — the company that the family purchased the system from had just filed for bankruptcy, according to CBS […]
The last goodbye: As Tilt Cove, Newfoundland dissolves, a broader story of small-town Canada unfolds
On the rocky edge of Newfoundland’s Baie Verte Peninsula, the sign still stands: “Tilt Cove: Smallest town in Canada. Population: 4.” But soon, that number will drop to zero. This spring, the final residents of Tilt Cove agreed to relocate, officially closing the book on a once-thriving mining town that bustled with curling rinks, jukebox […]
Many Canadian gig workers not aware of tax rules
Although nearly a quarter of Canadians have been a part of the gig economy, 66% of gig workers were not aware of new rules requiring platforms to report users’ income to the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). This is according to the latest survey from H&R Block. "In light of the new federal legislation, the [CRA] […]
Kristi Noem got her bag, $3,000 stolen by masked thief from a DC restaurant despite Secret Service presence — here’s how the robbery went down and how to prevent a similar hit
You can’t track cash — so if someone takes it, you’re out of luck. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that on Sunday, April 20, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]
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 […]
I’m only 25 and my mom has tanked my 700-plus credit score after falling behind on payments for an auto loan she had me co-sign when I was 18. How do I stop her from derailing my future?
It sounds like you were doing all you could to get your finances together in your twenties, like paying your bills on time and being mindful of your debt. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways […]
