Locked out of opportunity: 59% of new Canadians say credit barriers are holding back their future
According to a new TD Bank survey, 59% of new Canadians who have applied for credit believe they would have a better living experience if they had improved access, and 79% say it’s difficult to build credit history in Canada (1). The poll focused on people who have arrived within the past five years, a […]
‘Terrible’ interest rate has Texas couple underwater on 2 cars — and unable to pay credit cards. Ramsey Show says this 1 shift could free up thousands
Sarah from Texas recently told The Ramsey Show that she and her fiance are drowning in car debt. Together, they’re paying $1,800 monthly for a 2021 GMC Acadia and a 2015 F-150 — nearly as much as their $2,000 rent. (1) "Yeah, I know. It’s stupid. I know," Sarah admitted about their car payments. Must […]
Wisconsin man’s TikTok account exposes car salesmen’s most common tactics that cost you thousands — don’t fall for 1 potential scam that got him fired
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. When car salesperson Kenny Rua of Racine, Wisconsin posted a TikTok video claiming he sold a car to a single mom for $10,000 over its sticker price, he meant it as a joke — or so he and the dealership claimed […]
Costco Canada: Are the deals worth It? Canadians have their say
Grocery bills are eating up a sizeable portion of Canadian household budgets, and families are looking for every possible way to stretch their dollar. In 2023, the average household spent about $12,000 a year on food, according to Statistics Canada — roughly $1,000 a month when you include groceries and restaurant meals. Just keeping the […]
Electric vehicles cost nearly 37% more to insure than gas cars, Surex study finds
A new survey from Canadian insurance marketplace Surex shows that drivers choosing electric vehicles (EVs) are paying a steep premium when it comes to coverage. The study, based on more than 12 months of Surex insurance quotes, found the average annual premium for a gas car to be $2,289.27 compared with $3,131.43 for an EV. […]
Nancy Pelosi clashed with CNN when confronted about insider trading — should lawmakers be allowed to trade stocks?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wasn’t having it when CNN’s Jake Tapper pressed her about insider trading allegations. During an appearance on “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” the host asked what she thought of President Donald Trump’s accusation that she got […]
Trump administration accused of ‘improperly’ seizing defaulted student loan borrowers’ tax refunds — here’s what it could mean for you
Democratic lawmakers are sounding the alarm on a move by the Trump administration they say has resulted in the government “improperly” seizing the tax refunds of defaulted student loan borrowers. Twenty-three Democratic members of Congress signed a letter addressed to Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Sept. 26, stating the government had failed to provide the […]
Skip university and retire with $4 million: Viral TikTok pitches an aggressive saving plan for teens to end up rich — but is it realistic?
A viral TikTok video from real estate agent and content creator Freddie Smith is making a bold promise: Follow his five-year plan starting in your teens, and you could retire with $4 to $5 million in the bank — all without going to college (1). The plan is built around one key principle: Save and […]
Nearly 20 states are raising their minimum wages next year, the highest to $16/hour, as the federal rate stays frozen — is your state on the list?
The federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 since July 2009, the longest period without an increase since the wage floor was established in 1938. 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. […]
Bernie Sanders admits he owns 3 homes — but claims he ‘doesn’t give a damn’ about money. How to build wealth even if you don’t want to be super rich
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has long been hailed as a man of the people. So when it came to light that he owns three homes, critics were quick to pounce — hardly a surprise in a time when millions of Americans […]