Here’s how many Americans actually have $1 million (or more) by the time they retire — and the 3 big moves they made to do it. Are you on track?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. These days, many people think they need over a million dollars to be able to retire comfortably. More specifically, most Americans think the magic number is $1.26 million, according to a 2025 Northwestern Mutual survey (1). Must Read Thanks to Jeff […]
Amazon fined $20K after B.C. shopper’s package vanished — here’s who really pays when orders go missing
Have you ever had a package go missing but still had to pay for it? Have you ever disagreed with a retailer if they should give you a refund? Well, a new ruling from the Consumer Protection B.C. (CPBC) is shedding light on who exactly is responsible in these sorts of scenarios. After a B.C. […]
New Yorkers are getting their inflation relief — but the IRS still wants a cut. Would Trump’s proposed tariff checks be taxed too?
New Yorkers may be getting inflation relief checks, but those checks are being taxed by the IRS. That has people wondering: If the Trump tariff checks actually materialize, who would receive them and would they be taxed too? Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
Here’s the 1 big cost you must absolutely cut in retirement — can add up to thousands of dollars and you don’t even feel it
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. For many people, being retired is almost synonymous with being frugal. With less control over your monthly income, it’s natural that you might become more focused on controlling expenses. In fact, 52% of American seniors on Social Security said they were […]
JPMorgan tells Americans to stop chasing $1,000,000 in savings — so how much money should you really save based on income?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. For most Americans, the “magic number” for retirement is $1.26 million, according to Northwestern Mutual. (1) But it’s easy to forget that retirement isn’t really about hitting a specific dollar target — it’s about replacing your income so you can sustain […]
Experts warn the S&P 500 is broken. Has Warren Buffett’s golden ‘set it and forget it’ rule finally failed?
On October 8, 2025, the S&P 500 (^SPX) reached a record high of US$6,753.72 amid an ongoing government shutdown in the United States (1). For buy-and-hold investors this new high for the S&P 500 may leave them feeling pretty good. But a few market experts are warning that portfolio’s built on holding index funds, like […]
Trump’s tariffs bring in record customs revenue, could reduce deficit by $4T. But will American households pay the price or get a piece of the pie?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Although they have roiled markets, there’s no question that President Donald Trump’s trade policy actions have boosted the federal government’s customs revenue. The good news is that this additional money coming in should help reduce the national deficit. In January, before […]
Florida business owners say local contractor took thousands from them for new countertops, then vanished. Why they may never recover their money
When Kirk Sherwood hired Elite Countertops to install new quartz countertops and cabinets in a kitchen at an investment property in Citrus County, Fla., he expected the work to get done quickly. He didn’t expect the contractor to flake and, he said, leave him out $9,100. But a similar story repeated itself in St. Petersburg, […]
My stolen car was found after insurance already paid me for it — but now I want to buy it back. Is it worth it or should I just get another car?
Stella was heartbroken when her car was stolen. Not only did she depend on it to get to work and take her kids to school, but it had sentimental value as well — she inherited the car when her grandmother passed away. Stella reported the car as stolen to local law enforcement and to her […]
I’m 63, getting divorced and feel completely off course. How do I save my retirement with just half my assets?
Divorce is often a stressful and difficult situation for couples, but what happens when you’re divorcing in your 60s and close to retirement age? To make this scenario more tangible, imagine Mark and Jen, a Mississauga couple who recently split after 35 years. Mark, 63, is worried about what the divorce means for his finances […]