TD survey finds small business owners still turning to costly credit in emergencies
Canadian small business owners say they’re ready for the unexpected — but their financial choices suggest otherwise. A new TD Insurance survey shows that while nearly all entrepreneurs (94%) have business insurance, just over half (52%) would actually rely on it first in case of an emergency. Instead, many report they would first lean on […]
Gen Z workers are making ‘revenge quitting’ a viral trend — but their theatrical exits are just a symptom of a larger crisis plaguing US workplaces
Viral TikToks and YouTube Shorts often show disgruntled employees quitting on the spot at moments calculated to hurt their employers most. In one clip, a boss urges gratitude, to which the employee replies, “It’s just business.” This trend, dubbed “revenge quitting,” involves dramatic, public, or abrupt resignations — usually posted online — as acts of […]
Idaho homeowners face crisis as insurers drop coverage amid wildfire risks — 1 man says they’re ‘all being canceled.’ How is this allowed?
As wildfire risks intensify across the West, Idaho homeowners are facing an insurance crisis that’s leaving many residents without coverage or facing high premium hikes. David Hoffman, 70, has lived in Garden Valley for a decade — long enough to know that fires come with the territory. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
Robert Herjavec once revealed where he’d invest his last $1M — and the crowd went wild at the answer. How to ‘build a foundation’ of stable income now
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. “Shark Tank” star Robert Herjavec is doing pretty well for himself — with a net worth estimated at more than $300 million. (1) But during a live conversation, financial influencer Grant Cardone hit him with a provocative question. Must Read Thanks […]
Ohio mom of quadruplets goes viral after sharing details of $4 million NICU bill on TikTok — why so many new parents in the US end up in crushing debt
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. When Ohio mom Hannah Castle saw the hospital charges for her premature quadruplets, the total was staggering: $4.04 million. Her TikTok post [1] about the bills — four babies, each needing treatment from a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) — exploded […]
Gates, Buffett ‘Giving Pledge’ buy-in from world’s richest families has plummeted — even as their wealth grows to trillions. Is philanthropy dead?
In 2010, Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett launched a bold initiative: they promised to donate the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. They invited other billionaires to do the same. The effort, known as The Giving Pledge, quickly attracted 40 of America’s wealthiest individuals and families, including names like Michael Bloomberg and […]
‘Do I kick my mom out?’ LA realtor is in a tight situation after letting his mom live rent-free for months. The Ramsey Show has some tough advice
Wesley, a real estate agent from Los Angeles, California, called in to a recent episode of The Ramsey Show with a heart-wrenching dilemma. His mother hasn’t paid rent in five months on a property he owns, and his savings account is slowly draining. He isn’t sure what to do, but he’s considering asking her to […]
I’m 30 and already $16,000 in debt because I always shop when I get stressed. How can I kick the habit?
Retail therapy might give you a quick mood boost, but it can also wreck your finances. For one woman, the stress of her job, combined with her pay, makes it difficult for her to stay within her budget. Imagine Sophia, a 30-year-old teacher who makes $50,000 a year working at a public school in Florida. […]
This simple, little-known IRS-approved tax move takes the sting out of RMDs — yet 90% of retired Americans are missing it. Are you one of them?
For many retirees, the holiday season is the perfect time to give back. And there’s one IRS-approved trick that can make that generosity go even further. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix […]
Pittsburgh college student comes home to find 2 naked strangers in his apartment — why renters should always read closely before signing a contract
There’s nothing like coming home after a month away — unless you walk through the door and find two strangers living in your apartment. That’s what happened to Maverick Crupi, a University of Pittsburgh student. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, […]