This Costco item’s price soared 74% in 2 years before limits hit. Here’s how investors can still ride the boom
For bargain hunters, Costco has long been a go-to destination. Case in point: gold bars. In late 2023, Costco began selling two types of 1-ounce gold bars: the PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan bar and the Rand Refinery bar, priced at US$1,979.99 and US$1,949.99, respectively, according to Business Insider. Despite the hefty price tag, both […]
Trump admin eyes slashing disability benefits for older Americans by up to 20% — here’s what that could mean for your retirement security
The Trump administration wants to cut back disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by up to 20%, a move that could affect hundreds of thousands of people. (1) It’s part of the administration’s focus on streamlining Social Security — by cutting staff and reducing benefits — to save money and reduce alleged fraud. Must […]
Boston ‘professional tenants’ face 50-plus charges in rental fraud case — after allegedly running a 20-year scam, swindling landlords out of $100K
Russell and Linda Callahan have bounced around from rental to rental over the past two decades. But it’s not because they keep switching jobs or moving for work, it’s because they could only get away with not paying rent for so long at each place. As NBC 10 Boston reported, the couple was recently indicted […]
Social Security is paying out more than it can bring in, leaving the government with a $67 billion problem — how to shore up your savings just in case
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The Social Security Board of Trustees has announced the program’s combined trust funds are projected to cover all scheduled benefits in full until 2034 — one year earlier than projected — at which point only 81% of benefits will be payable. […]
These 5 states give US retirees the best shot at long-term retirement success and security, according to a new study — does your state make the list?
While the size of your nest egg can help determine how comfortable you’ll be in retirement, so does where you choose to live. And some states do a better job of setting up residents for success in retirement. That’s according to a Caring.com study, which analyzed a number of factors — average retirement income, homeownership […]
Costco Canada: Are the deals worth It? Canadians have their say
Grocery bills are eating up a sizeable portion of Canadian household budgets, and families are looking for every possible way to stretch their dollar. In 2023, the average household spent about $12,000 a year on food, according to Statistics Canada — roughly $1,000 a month when you include groceries and restaurant meals. Just keeping the […]
Keeping over this amount of cash in your bank account is a serious mistake — how much do you have stashed in there?
Cash is king, right? Well, not always. Sometimes you can have so much cash sitting around in your bank account that it turns into a wealth-devouring demon. 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 […]
The US has become ‘a nation of economic pessimists,’ says WSJ report — why many Americans have given up on getting ahead (and how to regain control)
The American Dream may be taking its last breaths, according to a new poll from The Wall Street Journal. Nearly 70% of respondents said they believe the dream “no longer holds true or never did.” That’s the highest level of doubt in the survey’s 15-year history [1]. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
Are you retiring before you start Social Security? Then you need to make 1 crucial change that could make (or break) your retirement — so do it ASAP
It’s easy to assume that a person’s retirement age and the age they start claiming Social Security neatly coincide. However, for many retirees, that’s simply not the case. While the average retirement age in 2024 was 62, according to a MassMutual survey, the average age of claiming Social Security is 65, according to AARP. That […]
5 clear signs you’re punching way above the average American — are you richer than you think?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Managing money is a lot like running. Many people dislike it, and most are just trying to reach the finish line without burning out. But a few are like elite athletes — effortlessly staying ahead of the pack. In fact, you […]