Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ promise is falling flat with Las Vegas workers — experts even brand the law as ‘misleading.’ Is it all smoke and mirrors?
They say that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Yet, when it comes to Donald Trump’s “no tax on tips” law, what began as a Royal Flush of a campaign promise is turning out to be a bust, with ripple effects extending far beyond Sin City. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
I’m going on 62 and want to switch to part-time work in my current role before retiring. How can I make it work — and persuade my boss?
Imagine this scenario: Tracey from Regina is going on 62 and while her friends are talking about retirement, she’s not quite ready to walk off into her golden years just yet. Mentally she’s still sharp as a tack. She loves having structure and purpose to her days, as well as the mental challenge of work. […]
‘They are awful’: Dave Ramsey is fed up with millennials and Gen Z and claims they don’t work but want to own homes — here’s what he says you need to be a successful investor
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Dave Ramsey has never been shy about what really grinds his gears when it comes […]
Want to retire early? Here’s the 1 withdrawal strategy that actually works in the US — nail down your ‘forever income stream’ now
If you choose early retirement, you have a long money-management journey ahead of you. By choosing the right withdrawal strategy, you can absorb shocks and bumps in the road. The well-worn 4% rule from retired financial adviser William Bengen has been guiding retirees through their golden years since the 1990s. Bengen analyzed stock and bond […]
My wife and I earn $200K a year, have no debt and feel ready to buy — but can we afford to spend 40% of our take-home pay on a mortgage?
Buying a house has become really hard, with Realtor.com reporting that just 28% of homes on the market are affordable for a typical household. (1) Even if you aren’t a typical household, you may have to stretch to buy — and this can be tough, as you don’t want to put yourself in a position […]
I’m 62 and ready to retire but I’ll lose my health coverage — and private premiums are costly. Can I just skip paying for it until Medicare kicks in?
Simon and his wife are in good health in their early 60s, but worry about what their health care may cost them in the next few years. They’re too young for Medicare, which kicks in around 65. But paying for private insurance in the gap years between their planned retirement and their 65th birthdays seems […]
74% of Americans think they’re reasonably informed about Social Security — but here’s what they’re often getting wrong
Social Security provides important monthly benefits to millions of retired Americans. Chances are, many of today’s workers are counting on those benefits once they retire. In a recent AARP survey of Americans 18 and over, 74% said they consider themselves reasonably informed about Social Security. Of those, 58% described themselves as somewhat informed, while 16% […]
Majority of Canadians don’t think they will ever get to retire, according to HOOPP survey
Affordability challenges and economic uncertainty have many Canadians feeling anxious about retirement. A new survey from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and Abacus Data shows that rising costs for housing and everyday essentials are reshaping how Canadians think about their financial futures. Two-thirds (66%) of unretired Canadians now expect they will have to […]
Economist fumes at major US bank’s ‘apocalyptic predictions’ about Trump tariffs — tells analysts to ‘come down’ from ivory tower. Do you agree?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have triggered a wave of criticism — with one of the biggest concerns centering on how they could hit U.S. consumers in the wallet. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord […]
This Costco item’s price soared 74% in 2 years before limits hit. Here’s how investors can still ride the boom
For bargain hunters, Costco has long been a go-to destination. Case in point: gold bars. In late 2023, Costco began selling two types of 1-ounce gold bars: the PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan bar and the Rand Refinery bar, priced at US$1,979.99 and US$1,949.99, respectively, according to Business Insider. Despite the hefty price tag, both […]