If you think you’re ready to retire, think again — 4 critical money moves to avoid a financial crisis when retired
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Everyone hopes that their reward for decades of hard work will be decades more to enjoy the fruits of their labor. But if you ask financial guru Suze Orman, the average American is nowhere near ready. Their savings won’t last decades […]
Gen Z puts survival first as paycheques shrink and costs climb: KOHO report
Canada’s youngest working generation is living in survival mode. A new Gig and Seasonal Economy Trends Report from KOHO, (1) Canada’s top-rated money app, finds that Gen Z is grappling with irregular work, rising costs and thin margins, while also adapting to a new kind of financial pragmatism. The report combines KOHO’s internal data with […]
Fewer Americans say they’re counting on a ‘miracle’ to be able to retire comfortably — but here’s what still keeps them up at night
Americans are feeling more optimistic about their chances of a secure retirement — a lot more. A new study from Natixis Investment Managers shows the number of U.S. investors who believe it will “take a miracle” to achieve retirement security dropped to 21% in 2025, a major change from 39% in 2023 [1]. Must Read […]
The iPhone 17 is here: The hidden costs of always chasing the newest technology
Earlier this week, Apple announced the launch of the iPhone 17, continuing its annual tradition of unveiling a new model each fall. For millions of Canadians, that familiar announcement comes with a familiar, if somewhat redundant, question: should I upgrade to the latest model, or stick with my current device? The previous iPhone generation, the […]
This Baltimore parking lot attendant built a $500,000 stock portfolio. Here’s his simple strategy and how you can apply it in 2025
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Earl Crawley, fondly known as “Mr. Earl,” spent 44 years working as a parking lot attendant in Baltimore, earning no more than $12 an hour or $20,000 a year. Yet, against all odds, he built an investment portfolio worth $500,000. Crawley’s […]
Owner of 175-year-old farm left in ‘shock’ as New Jersey town tries to seize the land for affordable housing — and now the USDA chief is involved
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Andy Henry and his brother Christopher own a 21-acre farm in Cranbury, New Jersey — land their maternal great-grandfather purchased in 1850. But after 175 years of family ownership, their legacy is now under threat as the local government tries to […]
NYC grandma, 86, loses entire life savings of $700K in twisted scam — now she’s suing Bank of America, Merrill Lynch for negligence. Who’s at fault?
The fraud started in August 2023 as fear dressed up as urgency. Pop-up warnings began flashing across 86-year-old Nina Mortellito’s computer screen, claiming her bank accounts had been hacked. What followed was a months-long tale of manipulation that ultimately drained her of $700,000 — her entire life savings. According to a lawsuit filed against Merrill […]
The government shutdown may not stop Social Security payments from flowing — but not all recipients will come out unscathed. Where do you stand?
Even before the federal government shut down Oct. 1, many of the 70 million Americans on Social Security wondered what would happen to their benefits. For 67% of older adults, Social Security is a lifeline that represents more than half their income, according to the Senior Citizens League [1]. Any pause in payments would make […]
This BiggerPockets listener came into $400K, but has no 401(k) savings — is passive income from real estate investing the right move?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. On a recent episode of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, host Dave Meyer spoke with On the Market co-host Henry Washington, author of Real Estate Deal Market, to discuss house flipping and real estate investment strategies. Meyer tapped Washington to answer […]
Here are 5 big things that disappear after you retire in America — are you ready to lose them all?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Retirement is supposed to be the reward after decades of hard work. Morning alarms, office politics and exhausting commutes are all gone. The idea of finally having full control of your time is appealing, and for many, it feels like the […]