US coffee prices have spiked 21% in the last year — the steepest increase in decades. Here’s how to offset the bitter taste of a pricier cup of Joe
Retail coffee prices have risen 21% year over year, reports CNN [1], much higher than overall inflation for food prices, which rose 2.9% year over year as of July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index. The cost is also well above the Federal Reserve’s target inflation rate of 2%. So […]
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has a message for the next wave of American retirees — here’s how he says you can best weather the US retirement crisis
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. As sage billionaires go, BlackRock chairman and CEO Larry Fink (BLK) belongs in the same rarefied air as Warren Buffett. And while he probably stopped worrying about his own nest egg a long time ago, as Fink’s firm hit a record […]
This Florida woman was jailed for 7 nights after a dispute with her HOA kept escalating — why you should never ignore your HOA’s ‘petty’ requests
What started as a dispute over lawn care ended with Irena Green spending a week behind bars. Green, who lives in the Creek View subdivision of Tampa’s Hillsborough County, says it all began with a homeowners association (HOA) violation over the condition of her grass. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
Cannabis stocks soared 36% after Trump’s CBD Medicare signal sparks investor interest — should you hold for the long run or brace for policy risks?
Cannabis investors recently saw a jolt of optimism after President Donald Trump signaled support for covering CBD oil under Medicare. With the news, stock prices soared. A few of the companies that saw their stock prices soar up to 36% after the news include Green Thumb Industries, Curaleaf Holdings, Innovative Industrial Properties, Tilray Brands and […]
70% of US workers say they’d use an employer-sponsored emergency savings account if they had the option. Does your workplace offer this new perk?
There’s a reason why many personal finance experts recommend having an emergency fund. Life happens, and unexpected expenses like car repairs, health emergencies or losing your job can pop up at any time. An emergency fund can help you take care of said expensess without falling into debt or dipping into your retirement savings. According […]
Katy Perry’s team suing a dying flower shop mogul for $5M in damages after years-long legal battle with his family — how to avoid an estate headache
You might know that pop star Katy Perry has been in a dispute over her $15 million Montecito mansion for years. 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 I’m 49 […]
Major bank raises red flag on US economy — warns of 93% chance of recession based on ‘hard data.’ Here are 5 crucial money moves you need to make now
In tough economic times, everyone’s looking for financial advice they can take to the bank. It’s not as fun, though, when the bank talks back — especially if it’s delivering a major recession warning. Recently, global investment bank UBS announced that, after crunching some “hard data” from between May and July 2025, there’s a 93% […]
11,000 Canadians hit millionaire status in 2024 — here’s how you can copy their investing strategies
Canada is seeing a millionaire boom. In 2024, 11,000 Canadians joined the millionaire club, a 2.4% increase from 2023, according to the Capgemini World Wealth Report 2025. That growth was fuelled by an 18.5% surge in the S&P/TSX Composite Index, its best performance since 2021. But it wasn’t just stocks making fortunes — alternative investments […]
11,000 Canadians became millionaires last year — here’s the smart investing moves that can help you join them
Canada is seeing a millionaire boom. In 2024, 11,000 Canadians joined the millionaire club, a 2.4% increase from 2023, according to the Capgemini World Wealth Report 2025. That growth was fuelled by an 18.5% surge in the S&P/TSX Composite Index, its best performance since 2021. But it wasn’t just stocks making fortunes — alternative investments […]
Bread scandal payout: What every Canadian shopper needs to know to get their slice of the $500M settlement
For more than two decades Canadians paid more for a staple food than they should have. Now, years after the bread price-fixing scandal first came to light, consumers are finally being offered compensation through a historic $500 million settlement. A half-baked scheme that lasted for years The bread price-fixing scheme stretches back to 2001 and […]