Here are 3 surprising stats that will make you want to retire as early as possible — are you waiting too long?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. For many, retiring early is a dream. Roughly 59% of American adults surveyed by YouGov in 2024 [1] said they would like to retire before the age of 65. But if you’re part of the 41% who are still considering a […]
Canadian small businesses pay 20% more tax than U.S. competitors, CFIB warns
Canadian micro and small businesses are paying significantly more in taxes than their U.S. counterparts, according to new research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). According to the report, a firm with four employees in Canada pays, on average, 20% more in taxes than one of the same size in the United States. […]
Trump-appointed Federal Reserve governor breaks ranks with Jerome Powell — here’s why that matters for markets
The Federal Reserve lowering its benchmark interest rate to between 3.75% and 4% — their second rate cut this year — should have been the biggest news coming out of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. But the 25 basis point cut was overshadowed by the fact that the decision yielded two dissents — […]
NY sisters who own a DQ franchise seeing ‘overwhelming’ support in wake of $6M labor law loophole case — and they’re not giving up their fight
An outpouring of community support for the “DQ Sisters” — Long Island siblings and Dairy Queen franchisees who were sued by a former employee over an obscure state labor law — is offering some sweet relief following their five-year ice cream headache. Patty DeMint and Michelle Robey are known in their Medford, New York, community […]
PA volunteer fire department threatens to stop services in 2026 if they don’t get paid. Claim council gave them ‘slap in the face.’ Do you agree?
The fight to save the local volunteer fire department in Big Beaver Borough, Pennsylvania, is heating up, with the fire chief warning that they’ll cease operations in the community altogether on New Years Day if progress isn’t made. The sticking point, according to Volunteer Fire Chief Matt Straub, is the dwindling number of volunteer members […]
Charles Barkley fumes at co-host for NBA betting scandal take — says ‘these dudes are stupid’ and has nothing to do with addiction. Do you agree?
Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and two-time NBA champ Kenny Smith clashed on an episode of ESPN’s Inside the NBA recently when asked about the arrests of hoops legend Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and retired player and coach Damon Jones for their alleged involvement in money-betting scandals. (1) The debate between […]
I’m 45 years old and I’d like to retire in 20 years — I earn $50K a year and have about $200K stashed in my 401(k). Am I on track?
The thought of retirement tends to stress a lot of us out. In addition to the mentally exhausting habit of comparing yourself to others, you are also comparing yourself to your future self, who you likely want to be richer and more comfortable than you are now. It’s tempting to put a number on how […]
My dad has been opening credit cards in my name and taking out loans with my Social Security number — and he destroyed my credit. How do I fix it?
Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2024 alone, 21,420 reports of identity theft involved victims aged 19 and under (1). Software company Norton reports that for parents who are desperate enough to commit fraud, children can be the perfect […]
US home sales are plunging toward worst year since 1995 — but we’re close to ‘magic’ number that could open floodgates. Is this finally your chance?
The idea of home ownership feels like an increasingly impossible goal for many young Americans — especially those dealing with debt, a dwindling job market and a national housing affordability crisis. A new report from real estate brokerage Redfin, however, could bolster home ownership hopes [1]. The report showed that active U.S. home listings experienced […]
The DEA seized $8K from Georgia man at Atlanta airport — then he spent $15K in legal fees to get it back. Here’s how a judge ruled on the case. Fair?
Brian Moore Jr. was heading to Los Angeles to shoot a music video when Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officers stopped him at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. His hair was dyed green at the time, and he was carrying thousands of dollars in cash. “They told me that I looked suspicious, and they were just going […]