I saved practically nothing for retirement. Now I’m 60 and laid off with no real plan except government benefits — how can I survive?
What do you do when your 60th birthday rolls around and you haven’t saved much, if anything, for retirement? Imagine Ryan, a single man from Regina, SK, who found himself in this situation shortly after he lost his job during a company restructuring. Ryan isn’t real but the situation presented here is one that is […]
50% of holiday shoppers plan to use buy now, pay later to cover their expenses, but it can encourage overspending. Here are some alternatives
More holiday shoppers need a boost from “buy now, pay later” (BNPL). According to a recent survey from PayPal, 50% of consumers are going to use BNPL apps to help with their holiday spending. (1) These figures are likely higher for younger demographics, considering one in four millennials and Gen Zers already use BNPL “regularly.” […]
Warren Buffett once said ‘money has no utility’ to him. Here’s the personal asset he prizes above all others — and how you can take advantage of it
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Known for his savvy investments and sharp wit, billionaire Warren Buffett is also celebrated as one of corporate America’s great philosophers. In a 2016 interview on Bloomberg’s The David Rubenstein Show, the Berkshire Hathaway chairman, worth over $145 billion according to […]
Missouri woman says her mother-in-law is camping out in her backyard — and refuses to leave. Dave Ramsey tells her there’s just 1 way to end it
Brandy called into The Ramsey Show looking for a solution to a prickly predicament: The Missouri native lives with her husband and five kids — and as of three years ago — with her mother-in-law. Brandy is growing increasingly frustrated with the situation as her mother-in-law moved into a family camper in their backyard three […]
At 41, I left a successful career to pursue my passion — but I took a huge pay cut and now I’m always worried about money. Did I make a mistake?
So you quit your job and now make less money. Have you made a terrible mistake? Must Read Real Estate: Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here’s how Retirement: Dave Ramsey warns nearly […]
Lawmakers push for $600 rebate checks for middle-class Americans shouldering the financial burden of tariffs — but is it enough to make a difference?
Tariffs continue to shape the economic landscape — and for many Americans, they’ve meant higher prices on everyday goods. The Trump administration’s renewed tariffs have raised costs across major industries, with economists warning that consumers are ultimately footing the bill. The Supreme Court is set to review the legality of some of Trump’s tariff actions […]
A bitter cup: why your coffee is costing more
Coffee isn’t just a morning ritual — it’s a staple in Canadian daily life and wallets. As of 2024, Canadians spend roughly $504 a year on coffee outside the home, (1) making it clear that rising prices hit more than just the taste buds, they can also put a real dent in household budgets. By […]
My mom, 80, needs nursing-home care, but Medicare won’t pay for it — now the home wants to take her Social Security to cover the bills. Is that legal?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Once you turn 65, there is a 70% chance that you are going to need some kind of long-term care during the remainder of your lifetime, according to LongTermCare.gov [1]. Unfortunately, paying for this care can be very difficult: Genworth’s Cost […]
We’re 40, earn $500K a year and have $1.65M saved — but my wife is burned out. Can we still meet our retirement goals if she leaves her job now?
Maya and Ed seem like they have it all. They’re both 40, have high-paying jobs and saved more than $1.5 million combined. The problem? Maya is miserable at work — it’s harming her mental well-being, and she isn’t sure she can continue. Ed doesn’t want her to put earning money above her health, and he […]
Focus on these 3 ‘magic numbers’ to become a millionaire in Canada — how do you stack up?
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. There’s simply so much wealth-building advice out there that it’s easy to feel a little […]