I have more than 20 credit cards don’t need most of them. If I cancelled a few, would my credit score take a huge hit?
Nearly nine in 10 Canadians have at least one credit card, making this form of payment the most popular in the country by far (1). In fact, it’s quite common for Canadians to carry multiple credit cards in their wallets. Take Jane, for example, who is a hypothetical case study but reflects widespread Canadian financial […]
Disney+ slaps customers with a price hike in wake of backlash over Jimmy Kimmel cancellation — are streaming platforms losing their lustre?
When Disney-owned ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air on Sept. 17, an estimated 3 million viewers cancelled their Disney+ subscriptions, while a further 4.1 million cancelled their Hulu accounts. (1). Even radio jockey Howard Stern jumped in, saying he dumped his Disney+ subscription in support of his pal Kimmel (2). The backlash was […]
Illinois Governor reports more than $1.4M in gambling winnings on tax return — says he was ‘incredibly lucky’ in Las Vegas. Here’s the truth behind it
Most people leave Las Vegas with lighter wallets and a story they’d rather forget — but Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker isn’t most people. According to a disclosure from his campaign, he walked away from the blackjack table $1.4 million richer last year, and then donated every dollar to charity. “I went on vacation with my […]
Cannabis stocks soared 36% after Trump’s CBD Medicare signal sparks investor interest — should you hold for the long run or brace for policy risks?
Cannabis investors recently saw a jolt of optimism after President Donald Trump signaled support for covering CBD oil under Medicare. With the news, stock prices soared. A few of the companies that saw their stock prices soar up to 36% after the news include Green Thumb Industries, Curaleaf Holdings, Innovative Industrial Properties, Tilray Brands and […]
Trump’s downsizing has seen the federal workforce shrink at the fastest pace since World War II — how Washington’s ‘mass exodus’ could impact you
Federal employees are leaving their jobs in droves, and the effects are beginning to trickle beyond Washington. 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 freezers. Here’s how Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of […]
I’m retired, 68, single and child-free. My Social Security covers all my living costs — including my rent. Is there even a point to buying a home now?
Retirement often marks the beginning of a new chapter, though this chapter unfolds uniquely for each individual. Consider the life of a 68-year-old retiree in Sarasota, Florida — single, childless and thoroughly enjoying their independence. With comfortable rental accommodations and sufficient retirement income to support an active lifestyle of travel, fine dining and regular rounds […]
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said America could dodge a ‘retirement crisis’ by encouraging people to work longer — 1 labor economist says he’s dead wrong
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink caused quite a stir when he suggested America could dodge its looming “retirement crisis” by encouraging people to continue working past age 65. The billionaire, who chairs the world’s largest asset management firm, kicked off his 2024 […]
If you want to help your heirs bypass probate when you die, here are 5 assets to avoid putting in a living trust
If you will, allow us to present the hypothetical case of Pete Moneywise, a married 78-year-old father of three who wants to get his financial affairs in order before he dies. Though he exists only in the confines of this article, his situation reflects what countless retirement-age people face as they draw up their wills […]
Beware this new ‘high-pressure’ Social Security scam targeting US seniors — here’s what you need to know to protect yourself
We’re always warned to keep our Social Security number secret, but what if you were told it wasn’t? The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration is warning seniors about a new scam that uses fake U.S. Supreme Court letterhead and forged signatures from Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Sonia […]
President Trump signs order to allow private equity in your 401(k) — and 1 firm’s already looking to score big. What that could mean for your nest egg
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could remake the investment options for your 401(k). The directive instructs the Secretary of Labor to make it easier for plans to include alternative investments like private equity, real estate and commodities. Brookfield Asset Management is a global leader in alternative assets — including private equity. […]