The way your credit score is calculated is about to change — and as many as 91.5 million Americans will be impacted. Why some might need to worry
If you’ve been enjoying the freedom of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, you’ve been basking in a period of little to no consequences for missed payments. BNPL lets you spread out the cost of a purchase over multiple payments. For many Americans, this is an appealing way to manage expenses, especially as inflation squeezes […]
My husband and I, both 59, have $250K saved for retirement. I thought our plan was solid — until I found out my coworker has $700K saved. Was I wrong?
How much do you really need to be comfortable in retirement? And what do you do if you aren’t even close? Let’s look at a specific situation and break down the numbers. A 59-year-old career nurse and her husband have been working hard for decades. Together, they’ve managed to save around $250,000 in retirement accounts. […]
This BiggerPockets listener came into $400K, but has no 401(k) savings — is passive income from real estate investing the right move?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. On a recent episode of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, host Dave Meyer spoke with On the Market co-host Henry Washington, author of Real Estate Deal Market, to discuss house flipping and real estate investment strategies. Meyer tapped Washington to answer […]
Texas woman whose home was lost in floods says ‘none’ of her neighbors had insurance — and she’s ‘paying for it.’ Why many felt priced out of coverage
In July, torrential rains swept across Texas, leaving many families devastated and 141 lives lost. That devastation was caused when a storm-triggered flash flood rose the Guadalupe River 25 feet in two hours, marking it as one of the deadliest flash floods in U.S. history. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
Moncton businesses say crime is hitting their bottom line
Downtown Moncton’s business community is speaking out against what it calls an alarming rise in crime — and the growing financial fallout that’s coming with it. The newly formed Enough is Enough Coalition, made up of business owners, landlords and property managers, is demanding action from all levels of government. In a statement last week, […]
Canadian snowbird retirees are being forced to sell their Florida homes amid skyrocketing insurance costs, plunging loonie — is this temporary or long-term exodus from the Sunshine State?
For years, Ontario retiree Cesidia Cedrone and her husband escaped Canada’s brutal winters by retreating to their cozy Florida condo. But this year, instead of packing their bags for the sunshine, they packed up their belongings in Florida — for good. “Things changed so drastically. The Canadian dollar is not at par with the U.S. […]
Texas woman’s ex-fiance paid cash for a $1M ranch, put her on the deed — then left. Dave Ramsey says get out, but not without a ‘whiplash penalty’
Rebecca from Texas is in a moral conundrum after her boyfriend of two years said he was ready to take the next step in their relationship, dropped $1 million in cash on a ranch and put her name on the deed. They even had a wedding venue picked out. Then, three weeks after they moved […]
Worried about an impending recession? 10 money moves to make right now
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The chance of a recession hitting the U.S. economy in 2025 has gone down — but only slightly. JP Morgan scaled back its recession forecast from 60% to 40% at the end of May. So if you’re thinking of tightening your […]
Minnesota homeowner could be left with 1,000-foot driveway to plow, maintain after dispute with city. Here’s why and how to avoid a similar scenario
A Minnesota homeowner has hit a fork in the road when it comes to options for her new driveway — one of which could leave her with a 1000-foot stretch of pavement to maintain. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
Canadians’ spending is increasing year-over-year — putting retirees at risk of this 1 ‘spending shock.’ Here’s how much emergency savings you need to be retirement ready
Many would-be retirees assume that once they reach those precious golden years, their spending will naturally decline — but that’s not necessarily a given. Those who have retired are seeing huge fluctuations in their annual spending — and it’s upending a lot of people’s budgets. Whether you’ve got a sizable nest egg or not, it’s […]