1 in 6 American parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children. Here’s why — and how vaccine hesitancy can hit your bottom line
A recent poll by The Washington Post and Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) revealed that 1 in 6 American parents have delayed or skipped at least one childhood vaccine, not counting the flu and COVID-19 shots (1). And 9% of the surveyed parents also admitted to skipping core vaccinations, like polio or measles, mumps and rubella […]
Super-rich Americans are giving up on the stock market and holding more cash and alternative assets. A few places they might put their wealth instead
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. High net worth individuals — typically those with $1 million or more in investable assets — held large portions of their total portfolio in cash in 2024. According to a survey conducted by Capital Group, 78% of global high-net-worth individuals around […]
Home prices keep climbing, but a sea change may be coming — will buyers finally catch a break, or are sellers at risk of being dead in the water?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Like an island on the horizon, owning a home has never felt more out of reach. Year after year, home prices have climbed higher, leaving many buyers fighting a headwind, wondering if they’ll ever catch a break. In January, the S&P […]
60% of Canada’s indie cinemas are in the red — here’s what we’ll lose if they disappear
Last week a call went out from Canada’s film industry urging support for independent cinemas and Canadian films. The message highlighted not only cultural concerns but also the financial pressures facing small businesses, strained revenue models and the risk of communities losing vital gathering spaces. A fragile ecosystem under strain According to a recent survey […]
Warren Buffett once called this US investment a ‘terrible long-term asset’ — but he’s holding $348 billion of it today
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Warren Buffett has never shied away from calling out underperforming investments. Among his most scathing critiques? An asset virtually everyone owns — cash. In a 2008 op-ed for The New York Times, Buffett warned, “Today people who hold cash equivalents feel […]
Millions of New Yorkers will receive inflation relief checks worth up to $400 in the fall — but other states have their own rebates. Do you qualify?
Prices keep climbing, and it’s hitting working Americans the hardest. For folks with low to moderate incomes, every trip to the grocery store, gas station or pharmacy feels like a squeeze. A February poll conducted by CBS News [1] and YouGov found 77% of Americans said their income isn’t keeping up with inflation. And in […]
Florida is now one of the most financially distressed states — 2nd only to this 1 Southern state, where people are most likely to Google these 2 words
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. With prices rising on everything from groceries to rent amid an economic backdrop of uncertainty, many Americans are struggling to pay their bills. They’re even turning to credit to pay for essentials. A recent LendingTree survey [1] found that one-quarter (25%) […]
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 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 Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans […]
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 […]
After the 2025 market slump, is it finally save to buy stocks again?
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. Markets have steadied after a turbulent spring when President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China rattled global investors. The S&P 500 and TSX have since clawed back […]