US credit card debt hit a record of $1.21 trillion — how can Americans dig their way out of this hole?
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 no surprise that Americans often rely heavily on credit cards to make ends meet. And with a recent period of rampant inflation, it’s equally unsurprising that credit card […]
Dollar-cost averaging with Nvidia: A long-term strategy for Canadian investors
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the best-performing stocks of the last decade, benefiting from advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and gaming. However, its high price and volatility make it a challenging stock for Canadian investors to buy. One way to manage risk and build a long-term position in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) […]
Anti-aging pill for dogs one step closer to reality as it’s certified ‘effective’ by FDA. What does this mean for your budget?
There’s a famous quote that goes "the only thing ‘wrong’ with dogs is that they can’t live forever." A dog’s lifespan can range anywhere from nine to 15 years on average, and when you consider a dog as part of the family, that’s just not enough time. But what if there was a pill that […]
‘Economic euthanasia’: 52% of America’s 87 million pet-owning households have decided against vet treatment — and it’s leading to deadly consequences. Here’s what’s behind the alarming trend
Fur babies are family. But for many Americans, the cost of caring for them is becoming unbearable. A Gallup poll found 52% of U.S. pet owners say they’ve had to put off veterinary care because of the cost. A whopping seven in 10 also say they forgo pet care due to financial reasons. Don’t miss […]
I’m 68, survived a car crash and have relied on Medicaid for years. Now I’m inheriting $250K from a friend — but fear losing benefits. How can I protect the money, make sure my kids get it?
Imagine this scenario: Two decades ago, Kristin was driving home from a friend’s house when she was struck by a drunk driver, who hit her car head-on. After surviving a coma and suffering a brain injury that made it impossible to work, she’s been on Medicaid ever since. While she has enough money to get […]
This disabled Florida veteran is facing the loss of his home over $40,000-plus in solar panel debt — here’s why his ‘PACE’ loan was denied and how to avoid a similar nightmare
When Florida veteran Esteban Ortiz signed up for solar panels, he thought he was making a smart, sustainable choice — lower energy bills, a greener home and no money down. Instead, he found himself in a nightmare: a fight for his home he never saw coming. “I got a notice that my house was going […]
These Georgia tenants were evicted after complex deemed ‘dangerous’ to their life, health, safety — but now some have nowhere to go. Here’s what renters should know about their rights
Imagine being told you have just five days to leave your home — with nowhere to go and no plan for what comes next. That was the nightmarish reality for residents of The Vault apartment complex in Statesboro, Georgia. City inspectors deemed the buildings “dangerous to the life, health, property and safety of the occupants,” […]
The Force is strong with this one — 50-year-old entrepreneur takes his side hustle to a business galaxy far, far away
“Do or do not, there is no try,” were the wise words of Yoda — and in 2018, Mike O’Dell took them to heart. He drew a Star Wars stormtrooper on a large sheet of graph paper, cut the pattern into sections, sewed the fabric onto the paper and began quilting over the design using […]
5 big things that disappear after you retire in Canada: Are you prepared?
Retirement is often seen as the long-awaited reward after years of hard work. The daily grind of morning alarms, office politics and stressful commutes finally come to an end, regaining full control over your time and how you spend it. While retirement offers newfound freedom, it also brings some unexpected losses. Some, like a steady […]
Trump administration abruptly terminates $24M in grants going to city of Denver — joining the ranks of US cities caught in the crosshairs of the president’s immigration enforcement
The Mile High City has joined a growing list of U.S. metros put on notice by the Trump administration: No more federal money for shelters that support migrants. Denver leaders recently heard from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that the agency is rescinding $24 million in grants earmarked to support shelters and services for […]
