Department of Education announces new focus on warning students of the risks of federal loans — but critics push back, argue more urgent issues exist
The federal Department of Education announced recently that it’s launching a new initiative to warn students and their families about the “benefits and risks” of taking on federal student loans. The outreach will fall under the Office of the Ombudsman, which previously focused on resolving borrower complaints. It has since been renamed the Office of […]
TD survey finds small business owners still turning to costly credit in emergencies
Canadian small business owners say they’re ready for the unexpected — but their financial choices suggest otherwise. A new TD Insurance survey shows that while nearly all entrepreneurs (94%) have business insurance, just over half (52%) would actually rely on it first in case of an emergency. Instead, many report they would first lean on […]
Grant Cardone says ‘It ain’t your house!’ — but here’s how to make real estate a smart investment in 2025
The housing market has shifted in 2025. Home prices have stabilized in many regions across Canada, but only after years of rapid gains. Plus, interest rates are once again falling, as the Bank of Canada continues its easing cycle. (The current overnight rate is 2.5% as of September 2025.) Yet, housing affordability remains a major […]
MTG shockingly admits prices under Trump ‘have not come down at all’ — laments young Americans have ‘no hope’ of buying a home. Here’s the truth
More than nine months into his second term, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on a key campaign promise: making life more affordable. That’s not criticism from a political adversary but an admission from a fellow Republican, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for […]
‘May God have mercy’: Robert Kiyosaki warns of hyperinflation in America — says ‘millions, young and old’ will be ‘wiped out financially’. But he sees massive upside in these 3 assets
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. Since peaking at a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, headline inflation in the […]
5 easy ways to save an extra $1K a month for retirement
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. It’s not always easy to save for retirement. After all, 46% of Canadians live paycheck […]
How to become a millionaire in Canada: Kevin O’Leary’s simple formula can get you there — even on a $65,000 annual income. Here’s his ‘magic method.’
You’re making $65,000 a year and wondering if you’ll ever see seven figures in your bank account. According to Dragon’s Den investor Kevin O’Leary, not only is it possible – it’s practically guaranteed if you follow his simple formula. O’Leary shared his wealth-building philosophy on X, delivering the same advice he gave his own children: […]
Trump said that 88% of US retirees will now pay zero taxes on Social Security, but could the One Big Beautiful Bill hurt you instead?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Back on July 1, the White House issued a statement claiming that “88% of all seniors who receive Social Security — will pay NO TAX on their Social Security benefits” because of President Donald Trump’s new One Big Beautiful Bill Act […]
Housing in these 2 Rust Belt cities is red hot, putting them at odds with the national market — what it could mean for both buyers and sellers
In a sluggish national housing market, the northeastern U.S. is bucking the trend of lowering demand. Two unlikely cities are standing out amongst the crowd: Syracuse, New York, and Scranton, Pennsylvania. From August until mid-September, these two Rusts Belt cities had the highest annual home price growth rates in the country, according to data from […]
My brother’s always asking to borrow money. I can easily afford to help, but I’m just sick of being treated like an ATM. What should I do?
Is lending money to family the right thing to do? Or is it a moral obligation? Consider the case of Jessie, a 33-year-old who is debt-free, runs her own business and lives comfortably after all her hard work and risk-taking. When her 29-year-old brother, Mark, recently asked her to cover four months worth of his […]