Trump administration to test new AI Medicare gatekeeper in 6 states — but experts worry the cost-saving program could compromise care in the US
AI is increasingly becoming a part of everyday life. But in the context of health care, that’s not necessarily a good thing. 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 […]
5 easy ways to save an extra $1K a month for retirement
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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. It’s not always easy to save for retirement. After all, 46% of Canadians live paycheck […]
American taxpayers pay the bill when ‘illegal’ immigrants go to the emergency room, White House says — but is that the truth? Here’s how it really works
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stirred controversy last week when she criticized “illegal immigrants” that she claimed received “taxpayer-funded health care benefits” for emergency services totalling $9.1 billion in 2024. (1) Leavitt made the comments during a daily press briefing, accusing the Biden administration of allowing “skyrocketed” Medicaid costs in order to treat undocumented […]
The “silent expense” you must cut as you approach retirement — it can save you thousands of dollars a year
For many people, retirement is almost synonymous with practicing frugal habits. With little control over your monthly income, it’s natural that your attention might focus more on equalizing expenses. In Canada, rising living costs have led many seniors to adjust their spending habits, with the high cost of essentials leaving little room for “lifestyle” spending, […]
I don’t really like vacations — so I’ve built up over 1,000 hours of PTO. Now my company wants to pay me out at just 35% of my wage — what can I do?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Imagine working for the same company for more than a decade. You’ve never been one to take long vacations, and your paid time off (PTO) balance has quietly climbed to more than 1,000 hours. Then your employer announces a new PTO […]
New tax laws under Trump could let millions of Americans pay $0 in federal income tax — here’s who can eliminate their 2025 bill completely
President Donald Trump’s new tax bill cuts the income tax liability for many Americans. Altogether, roughly 40% of U.S. households could pay $0 in federal income tax in 2025, according to the Tax Policy Center (1). That’s in line with the 40% of households that had a $0 federal tax bill in 2022, under the […]
This 1 generation is the most likely to give up on their dream of owning a home — are they right to be disillusioned by the housing market?
Millennials and homeownership has basically become a punchline, but the impact that today’s housing market has had on this generation is no joke. And as millennials continue to feel squeezed out of the housing market, they haven’t exactly been silent about it. A recent survey from Bankrate found that one in six aspiring homebuyers in […]
Experts say S&P 500 is ‘broken’ — despite hitting record high. Is Warren Buffett’s ‘set it and forget it’ total trust in it no longer justified?
On October 8, the S&P 500 reached a record high of 6,753.72 amid an ongoing government shutdown. (1) If you’re someone who’s heavily invested in it, you may be feeling pretty good about the state of your portfolio. But if your primary investment strategy is to hold an S&P 500 index fund or ETF and […]
Indiana couple with $172K in debt resorting to credit cards to buy groceries — here’s the 1 mistake Dave Ramsey says is the root of their problems
After combining her finances with her husband’s, Michelle from Indiana discovered just how deep they are in debt. Michelle called in to The Ramsey Show seeking help on how to deal with this debt, which includes $50,000 in credit card debt and $12,000 for a personal loan. Most of the credit card debt belongs to […]
My sister just died and left me as the trustee for my 12-year-old nephew’s $100,000 inheritance. It’s a lot of responsibility — what do I do first?
When an adult inherits money, there is often freedom in how they can use it, unless specified otherwise through a will or estate plan. However, when a minor inherits money, it must be managed through a trust account because they are deemed too young to manage it by themselves. While this is a common method […]