Woman is disowning her ‘narcissist’ son — and wants to give $200K to his soon-to-be ex-wife. The Ramsey Show says he may claw the money back
When planning for the management of an estate, it’s fairly common for the process to bring up some difficult emotions, ones that can lead to tough decisions about legacy and family dynamics. Take Anna from Las Vegas, for example. Anna wants to disown her son, who’s been diagnosed as a narcissist. She has her assets […]
Canadian households pull back as spending slows in last half of 2025, RBC reports
Canadian consumer spending eased in August, according to RBC’s latest Consumer Spending Tracker, signalling that many households are trimming budgets and rethinking priorities. RBC’s total cardholder spending dropped by 2.2% month-over-month from July, while core retail sales (excluding automobiles and gasoline) posted just a 0.4% gain. This marks the third straight month of slowing growth […]
Health-care costs for Canadian families climb to $19,000 in 2025, Fraser Institute warns
A Canadian family of four will pay an estimated $19,060 in public health-care costs this year, according to a new report from the Fraser Institute. The think tank says the figure reflects the real burden households shoulder through taxes, even if Canadian health care services are ‘free’ at the point of use. The report, released […]
Mark Cuban calls healthcare pricing ‘horrific’, says hospitals and doctors are ‘subprime lenders’ forced to raise prices to cover losses
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. In December of 2024, Mark Cuban took to social media platform Bluesky to share why he thinks the medical system is broken and what the U.S. can do to fix it. One of his suggestions included the government offering free medical […]
Wells Fargo customer lost $4,400 just hours after depositing a big check — and a legal loophole almost prevented her from getting it back. Here’s why
A Houston woman paid a steep price, literally, for a simple bank deposit that she made at her local Wells Fargo branch. Willie Delane told her local Fox 26 network that on September 15 she deposited a life insurance check totalling $10,000 into her Wells Fargo bank account. “I’ve been with Wells Fargo for so […]
Navajo elder lived in dirt-floor shack with no electricity for 77 years — now she’s finally getting a real house. How her dream came true in her 80s
For most of her life, Victoria Benally has lived in a one-room shack with dirt floors, a leaking roof and walls patched with blankets and plastic. Up until three years ago, the home had no electricity. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and […]
Government shutdown nears end, but health insurance costs could spike for 20M+ Americans — 3 things to do now before the Dec. 31 expiration
After eight senate Democrats broke ranks and joined Republicans in voting to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, which hang in the balance ahead of the December 31 extension deadline, is squarely in the spotlight. The tax credits were the main […]
Ramit Sethi says you should hit these 9 ‘money milestones’ before 40 if you want to be rich — how many have you crossed off the list?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Money mastery isn’t always taught in school. In fact, a >survey by Intuit found that 73% of Canadian high school students wish they understood more about personal finance but don’t know where to start (1). But Ramit Sethi’s goal in life […]
Texas drops over 1 million children from Medicaid and CHIP in only 2 years. Here’s what US families can do if they’re part of the post-pandemic purge
Texas removed over 1 million children from the state’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) over the course of two years, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. (1) Between March 2023 and June 2025, the number of children enrolled dropped approximately 27%. During the COVID-19 pandemic, states were required by federal rules […]
My mom is 50 years old and only has $15,000 saved for retirement. How can I get her on the right track?
As you get older, it’s important to have more retirement money saved so you can start preparing for the day when you leave the workforce. Americans believe they need $1.26 million saved to retire comfortably, according to a study by Northwestern Mutual. However, among those with retirement savings, 25% say they have one year or […]