My husband wants to buy a $60K truck — but we’re $30K in debt and trying to save for a house. How do we get on the same page with our financial goals?
Despite working full-time and earning a combined annual income of $120,000, Cassie and Andrew are living paycheck to paycheck. Making matters worse, Andrew needs a new car — the one he currently drives has been experiencing mechanical issues and he needs reliable transportation for his job. The problem? He wants to replace his old clunker […]
Big changes could mark a housing market ‘sweet spot’ this fall — are you ready to take advantage of them?
Maybe you were planning to buy a house this year but haven’t found anything yet — and panic is starting to set in because you’re worried you’ve missed the housing market season. It’s common you’ll find a higher number of listed properties in late spring and summer. That means, if you’re in the market for […]
‘You’ve got to have discipline’: Mark Cuban once drove a rusty old car and lived on mac and cheese in pursuit of his ultimate goal to retire early
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Mark Cuban’s big childhood dream wasn’t to be a millionaire — it was to retire by 35. He lived as frugally as possible in his 20s to make this dream a reality, including driving “the worst possible car” with a hole […]
Charlie Munger revealed 3 reasons Warren Buffett was “so much richer” — here’s how any investor can use them
Charlie Munger wasn’t known for mincing words, and that was never more true than in 2019, when at the Daily Journal Annual Meeting, he received a pointed question about his wealth that made the crowd laugh. “In spite of being partners for so long, why is Warren so much richer than you?” the audience member […]
‘Pet poverty’ strikes 1 in 7 US pet owners as the average lifetime cost of caring for cats and dogs exceeds $30K — is raising pets only for the rich?
Many Americans know that caring for a pet isn’t cheap, but just how expensive it is can still be surprising to some. A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners experience “pet poverty,” struggling to pay for both their own basic needs and pet care. (1) Furthermore, 1 […]
I was laid off at 61 and got approval to start Social Security — now I’ve been offered a high-paid job. Should I crawl back to work?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. John, 61, was all set for retirement. He was approved for Social Security, and then, just before he gave his notice, was laid off. His severance package covered him until his Social Security payments could start. With four years to go […]
A new 401(k) rule is coming in 2026 for millions of high-earning Americans — are you part of this group? Here’s what you need to know now
If you’re middle-aged and in a high income bracket, you can expect the way you contribute to your 401(k) to change starting next year. In September, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the federal tax agency, announced new regulations regarding the way catch-up contributions work starting in 2026. Specifically, the IRS has introduced a new income […]
Best places to retire in Europe
For a lot of Canadians, retiring in Europe feels like the ultimate dream. Picture this: Sipping an espresso at a little café on a cobblestone street, soaking up that Mediterranean sunshine and wondering why you ever put up with Canadian winters for so long. If you’ve spent most of your adult life in an office […]
A whopping 62% of retired Americans have no clue how long their nest egg will last. And this 1 reason is the main cause for concern
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Between retirement savings and Social Security income, do you know how long your nest egg will last? According to a new survey (1) commissioned by asset management firm Schroders, 62% of retired Americans don’t know how long their savings will last. […]
‘Unsustainable’: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers issues stark warning about the national deficit — could it lead to a mortgage rate spike?
It’s a warning that will raise alarms for homeowners with mortgages, and those looking to buy: the possibility of continued high mortgage rates. The warning comes from the former Treasury Secretary, Larry Summers, who said in a speech in mid-October, that he thinks “it’s more likely that long [term] rates are going to go up […]