Broke on a $665K salary: This surgeon and his wife didn’t realize their advisor was charging a high fee until Ramit Sethi set things straight
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Jeff, 50, is a specialized surgeon. His wife Susan, 48, is a stay-at-home mom. Even though Jeff earns an enviable $665,000 a year, the couple — married 19 years — are still struggling to pay the bills. Finance expert Ramit Sethi […]
Japanese senior built $440K nest egg by skipping A/C, not eating out for decades — but now regrets it at 67. Are you missing the ‘meaning of life’?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Building a retirement nest egg worth nearly half a million dollars is something many people hope to achieve. A 67-year-old man in Japan has done just that — but his story is going viral — not because of his financial success […]
I’ve been offered a job with a $250K salary — double what I currently earn. What can I do with this extra $125K to get my finances locked and loaded?
Most of us daydream about suddenly doubling our salary. The extra cash sounds like the ultimate stress reliever: a chance to finally pay off debt, travel more, and stop worrying about money. But a sharp jump in income can be more challenging to manage than it seems. That’s what happened to Rachelle, an IT professional […]
Affluent investors cautiously watching this 1 SEC rule change that will make day trading easier — why even experienced investors should tread lightly
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has approved a proposal that would remove a big roadblock for active retail traders: the $25,000 minimum equity rule. (1) If the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission signs off, removing this long-standing threshold could kick off a massive shift in how small accounts participate in day trading. Must Read Thanks […]
Most Americans think 63 is the perfect age to retire — but they’re dead wrong. Here’s the big number to bet your retirement on instead
When it comes to retirement, timing is everything. If you leave the workforce too early, you could increase the chances of outliving your savings. And if you retire too late, you may find yourself more exposed to age-related health risks with less time to enjoy your golden years. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you […]
I’m 63 and was planning to wait until 70 to claim Social Security. Then came a cancer diagnosis — what do I do?
The great thing about Social Security is that you get to decide when you want to claim your retirement benefits. You become eligible at 62, but your checks get bigger for every month that you put off claiming your benefits, up until the age of 70. In most cases, waiting until 70 is considered the […]
Toronto tenant says she was nearly evicted after paying rent — why advocates say it’s becoming common
Toronto resident Sara Basso had been living in the same low-rise for over a decade and ostensibly had a good arrangement with her landlord. That is, until she received what she believed was a “meritless” eviction application in January, she told CBC News (1). Basso received a copy of the application that was filed with […]
US workers’ sense of financial security regresses to 2024 levels, says BofA survey. Why so many have lost their confidence — and what to do about it
U.S. workers are becoming increasingly concerned about their financial health, according to a Bank of America Workplace Benefits Report. Of the 1,000 respondents polled by BofA, 47% full-time workers reported having a sense of economic well-being, down from 52% at the start of 2025 [1]. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
Jalen Hurts lives in a $2,000/month rental apartment in New Jersey despite $255 million contract — here’s what you can learn from the Super Bowl MVP
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Although he hit the jackpot with a massive $255 million contract in 2023, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts still lives like a humble college student. He rents an apartment in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, for just $2,000 a month, according to […]
Burnout is rising among Canadians — and many say their workplace isn’t helping
Canadian workers are being exhausted at rising rates, with 39% saying they feel burnt out, up from 35% last year, according to a new national survey from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) and Canada Life. Behind those numbers is a familiar story: Employees are struggling to keep up with workloads, stress and economic pressures — […]