Warren Buffett’s advice for those who want to get rich by copying him: ‘You can piggyback on my moves’
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors of all time. So, if you follow his moves by buying what he buys and selling what he sells, that’s a recipe for investing success, right? Copycat investing sounds good in theory. Buffett […]
Florida home inventory falls after 2 years of growth — and the ripple effects could shock Canadian snowbirds
Real estate inventory in Florida is falling for the first time in two years, according to analysts. As Newsweek reports, new listings in the state have declined year-over-year in every month since May, with decreases of -2% in May and June, -4.8% in July, -6.5% in August and -7.2% in September, according to data from […]
Trump’s Chinese cooking oil threat erased $450B from the S&P 500 in minutes, market watcher says — how to manage when politics greases your portfolio
Markets took a late-day gut punch on Oct. 14 after President Donald Trump went on Truth Social and threatened to terminate business with China “having to do with cooking oil” among other “elements of trade” in response to China previously slashing imports of U.S. soybeans. (1) The social media post sent ripples across the stock […]
Holiday spending is expected to top $1 trillion this year. Here are 5 strategies to help you spend smartly and keep your budget off the naughty list
While many associate the holiday season with jolly elves in green boots singing away as they prepare presents for Santa’s delivery, the reality is sometimes slightly less magical. Thanks to annual sales events like Black Friday, the vibe is less “Santa’s bustling workshop” and more a crush of discount-crazed crowds bursting through the doors of […]
Older parent? Your kids may be able to collect Social Security with you thanks to this little-known advantage. Here’s how it works
When you think of Social Security, you probably think about retirees collecting checks, or maybe disabled individuals who received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). However, there are other benefits that Social Security provides as well. Must Read Real Estate: Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — […]
Here’s the 1 big cost you must absolutely cut in retirement, can add up to thousands of dollars and you don’t even feel it
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. For many people, being retired is almost synonymous with being frugal. With less control over your monthly income, it’s natural that you might become more focused on controlling expenses. In fact, 52% of American seniors on Social Security said they were […]
I’m one of the record number of Americans turning 65 this year. I love my job and want to keep working — but what should I do about Social Security?
As of last year, the U.S. is in the time frame dubbed “peak 65,” during which, thanks to the postwar baby boom, the greatest number of Americans in the history of the nation will be hitting the traditional retirement age over a four-year period (1). With this greying population comes a number of concerns — […]
32% of Canadian couples are clashing over cash, but Ramit Sethi says agreeability can be financial poison
It’s common for couples to have different financial goals. But when they’re excessively nice to one another about their disagreement, much like the goofy gophers from Merrie Melodies, it can become a source of conflict. That’s the case for newlyweds Arie, 30, and Athena, 31, who have been married for nine months. The couple spoke […]
JPMorgan tells Americans to stop chasing $1,000,000 in savings — so how much money should you really save based on income?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. For most Americans, the “magic number” for retirement is $1.26 million, according to Northwestern Mutual. (1) But it’s easy to forget that retirement isn’t really about hitting a specific dollar target — it’s about replacing your income so you can sustain […]
With a wobbly economy, many millennials and Gen Zers may want to move back in with mom and dad. Here are 3 ways to make intergenerational living work
They’re baaack! You thought your adult child had left the nest to start a life of their own. But, after a period of independent living, they’ve returned home — to stay. Now you’re one of the many parents globally who’s living with a boomerang kid. Nearly half (46%) of the parents surveyed for Thrivent’s 2025 […]