Waiting until 65 to retire? These 4 surprising stats show why working longer may not make sense for everyone — here’s why you may want to reconsider
For years, working until 65 has been treated as the default — but that old benchmark may no longer make sense. With stress levels high, health declining earlier and the cost of living forcing people to rethink what they want from life, a growing number of Americans are reconsidering how long they want to stay […]
Virginia woman’s husband of 10 years keeps secretly opening up and maxing out credit cards — here’s what Dave Ramsey tells her to do immediately
According to the latest data from Bankrate, 2 in 5 Americans have kept a financial secret from their partner [1]. The results of this survey are even more troubling when paired with another statistic: 22% of divorces are initiated over money issues, making financial troubles one of the leading causes of divorce after infidelity and […]
Americans owe shocking $1.66T in auto debt — and trends look ‘alarmingly similar’ to ones leading up to Great Recession. Is a 2008-style crash near?
The cost of owning a car has never been higher. Inflation, tariffs and rising maintenance bills are leaving more Americans struggling to keep up with their auto loans. A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) found that Americans owe a record $1.66 trillion in auto debt [1]. The group warns that the […]
Can you save $150 every month and have enough saved by age 65 to retire a millionaire? The Ramsey Show says yes — but there’s a catch
Saving for retirement can feel like an uphill battle. Canadians believe they need approximately $1.54 million for a comfortable retirement, according to BMO’s 2025 Retirement Survey (1). As financial pressures mount from every direction, many Canadians find retirement increasingly out of reach, transforming what was once viewed as a well-deserved reward for decades of hard […]
Small city makes the biggest chunk of its revenue from traffic tickets — in all of Southern California. Is this about money or safety?
In parts of Southern California, the flashing lights and hum of red-light cameras have become so commonplace that they fade into the background. But what speeds through the minds of drivers is whether they’re actually serving public safety or generating revenue. Los Alamitos, a two-square-mile city in Orange County, is where Officer Christian Cruz has […]
Made a mistake on your taxes? CRA is making it easier to come clean
There’s good news for Canadians who may have accidentally or unwillingly made a mistake on their taxes in the past. Starting October 1, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will roll out changes to its Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP). This initiative is designed to help taxpayers correct past mistakes without facing the full brunt of […]
Ray Dalio claims today’s America is ‘very much’ like early 1970s — warns major US asset could fail as store of wealth. And you probably own lots of it
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The early 1970s was a turbulent time in America — marked by soaring inflation, an oil crisis and a sharp drop in stock prices that left investors scrambling for safe havens. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
Texas family loses property in what they call ‘illegal land grab’ — deed shows it was sold for just $10. Protect yourself now from this alarming trend
When her grandmother transferred the deed to her in 2008, Shannon Pleasant believed the modest East Austin home on Kuhlman Avenue would stay in the family for generations. After Alfredia Miller passed away in 2017, Pleasant saw it as part of her grandmother’s legacy. So when a relative texted her in 2014 asking why she’d […]
Minnesota removes 800 Medicaid providers from system in effort to tackle systemic fraud. Here’s how it’ll impact access to care
In taking action against systemic fraud, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has disenrolled roughly 800 Medicaid providers from the state’s Medicaid program. The disenrolled providers are reportedly those which have not billed for services in more than a year. In a press release, the department said the action is meant to tighten oversight, stating […]
We shell out hundreds on our son’s football — and now our daughter wants to play soccer. How do we budget to keep both our aspiring athletes happy?
Finding the money for your children to pursue their interests can be difficult. Take youth sports, for example. Sports can be expensive, and the more children you have, the heavier the financial burden. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t […]