Vanguard finds more Americans are treating their 401(k)s like emergency funds — here’s what to consider before making a hardship withdrawal
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Maybe you lost your job or you’re facing uninsured medical expenses. And maybe you’ve already run through your emergency savings. 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 you can catch […]
Air travel between the US and Canada is set to plunge 70%, and domestic tourism has also slowed — how to plan your trips as Trump’s policies hit travel demand
Many Canadians have decided not to travel in the U.S. as a trade war continues. 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 you can catch up (and fast) Car insurance in America now costs a stunning […]
Nearly 800,000 Oklahomans stressing over proposed Social Security cuts — as insiders warn of ‘system collapse’ within next 30 to 90 days. What to know about protecting your nest egg
About 800,000 Oklahomans depend on Social Security — and they’re wondering how proposed Security Social cuts could impact their retirement. “Oklahomans want to hear and make sure that Social Security is protected and saved, not only for them, but their children, grandchildren,” Sean Voskuhl, AARP Oklahoma state director, told Oklahoma’s News 4. “More than 22% […]
Bernie Sanders calls White House allegations of Social Security fraud and waste ‘a prelude not only to cutting benefits, but to privatizing.’ How outsourced Social Security might work
Could misinformation about Social Security be paving the way for privatization? That’s how Bernie Sanders sees it. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont told CNN that lying about Social Security “is a prelude not only to cutting benefits, but to privatizing Social Security itself.” By making the system appear dysfunctional, then “why would anybody want to […]
Finance professor bought Nvidia at US$0.48/share — but sold early and missed a life-changing gain of more than 25,000%. Here’s how investors can avoid his mistake 2025
Long-term investing can test even the most disciplined investors. With markets swinging on everything from AI breakthroughs to political headwinds, the temptation to act emotionally — especially during big wins or downturns — is real. Amos Nadler, a behavioural finance expert and former professor at Western University’s Ivey Business School, knows this first-hand. Years ago, […]
‘We’re looking at a slowdown’: 3 warning signs point to a U.S. recession. Find out what the indicators are and how to protect your finances in the months ahead
The U.S. is not in a recession — yet. But with threats of high tariffs on U.S. imports, policy uncertainty, mass deportations and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts, some economic observers believe the odds are rising. “We’ve got a real uncertainty problem, it’s going to be hard to fix that,” former Treasury Secretary Lawrence […]
Is US exceptionalism on pause, fading or dead? Economist Mohamed El-Erian says it’s under ‘enormous pressure’ — here’s how much of your portfolio should be in international stocks and bonds
With the Trump administration’s political and economic policies shocking many around the world, some strategists are pondering if American exceptionalism is at risk. U.S. exceptionalism is the belief among investors and businesses that the country is unique and superior to others. This idea bolsters its economy. Predictability and the rule of law have given the […]
Bernie Sanders calls White House allegations of Social Security fraud and waste ‘a prelude not only to cutting benefits, but to privatizing.’ How outsourced Social Security might work
Could misinformation about Social Security be paving the way for privatization? That’s how Bernie Sanders sees it. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont told CNN that lying about Social Security “is a prelude not only to cutting benefits, but to privatizing Social Security itself.” By making the system appear dysfunctional, then “why would anybody want to […]
Is $1.5 million the new ‘magic number’ for retirement savings in the US? Here are the top 4 best and worst states for making it last
Americans now believe they’ll need more money to retire comfortably than they did even a few years ago. The “magic number” for retirement savings has grown by more than 50% since 2020 to roughly $1.5 million, according to Northwestern Mutual’s Planning & Progress Study 2024. But, according to a recent analysis, how much you’ll need […]
Air travel between the US and Canada is set to plunge 75% and domestic tourism has also slowed — how to plan your trips as Trump’s policies hit travel demand
Many Canadians have decided not to travel in the U.S. as a trade war continues. Forward bookings for flights between Canada and the U.S. in coming months have plunged by as much as 75% compared with the same period in 2024, according to OAG, a global travel data provider. In February, the number of Canadians […]