This Florida man paid to have his home lifted by 12 feet — with home elevation on the rise, is it a feasible solution for flood-prone homeowners?
After being displaced by severe flooding in Hudson, Florida, Bobby Laramore and his wife spent nearly a year living in a trailer, waiting for the day they could return home. That day finally came this summer, when their house — now sitting more than 12 feet higher than before — was ready. The couple made […]
Gen Z Canadians are better at saving for retirement than millennials. Here’s how you can start saving young
How did you learn financial concepts growing up? If you’re a Boomer or a Gen X, you might mention important books or classes you took. If you’re a millennial like me, you might tout literature alongside more digital mediums, like podcasts or even videos. But for Gen Z, many of them are leaning on purely […]
Buyers who rushed to snap up mortgage buydowns just a few years ago are now paying a hefty price — why so many got burned betting against the house
In recent years, many American homebuyers have snatched up new properties with the help of mortgage "buydowns." These incentives from builders temporarily lowered interest rates while the sticker price remained elevated. What seemed like a workaround for high borrowing costs is becoming a cautionary tale as the housing market softens and rates remain high. Must […]
The Buffett Indicator is screaming danger — Canadian investors face a riskier bubble than 1999. Is it time to dump stocks?
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. Momentum in U.S. stocks just keeps building, with the S&P 500 recently hitting fresh record highs. Yet despite the market euphoria, one criterion — popularized by none other than […]
Elon Musk warns America will be ‘toast’ if 1 critical problem isn’t solved — and says US government is ‘basically unfixable.’ Protect your wealth now
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Tesla CEO Elon Musk had quite a ride heading the Department of Government Efficiency — an initiative designed to slash federal waste. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and […]
Health officials scrambling to fix new Medicare directory after report finds widespread coverage errors — how it could leave seniors paying more
In the midst of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, a government tool designed to look up and compare plans has created massive headaches for older Americans. Federal health officials are now scrambling to fix tech issues, first reported by The Washington Post, that are displaying inaccuracies in the new online directory for Medicare Advantage plans […]
This ‘demoralizing’ trend is keeping computer science grads out of work — minimum wage jobs won’t take them either. Are 6-figure tech careers dying?
For years, we heard about the tech talent shortage — that there were a glut of jobs and not enough bodies to fill them. For students studying computer science, a bright future lay ahead. Upon graduation, they could expect multiple job offers, high starting salaries and lots of perks, from free food and gym memberships […]
This Chicago couple says their mortgage is dragging on and they long to burn it — The Ramsey Show says this 1 fix can get them there sooner
Ashley and Jim, a Chicago couple with two kids, are feeling stuck. They’d paid off their debt, built an emergency fund and are investing 15% for retirement while also saving for college. Yet their $155,000 mortgage feels like it is going nowhere. "We’re just feeling kind of stagnant," Ashley told The Ramsey Show at a […]
Charlie Munger believed homeownership is for families who want to live in them. Here’s how to invest in real estate without buying a home
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Charlie Munger was an investing magnate whose life spanned multiple decades. He died at age 99 on November 28, 2023. His legacy is truly iconic, having built several incredible companies over the years — most notably Berkshire Hathaway — alongside the […]
Toronto bar pitches Blue Jays pride, gets tagged — and served a legal “cease and desist” notice over logo use
Toronto is buzzing as the Blue Jays return to the World Series for the first time in 32 years. Bars across the city are packed with fans, but one downtown landmark watering hole has discovered that even a small show of team pride can have legal consequences. Sneaky Dee’s, a College Street favourite known for […]