Business owners and economists say ICE crackdowns are leading to a critical labor shortage — how Trump’s immigration policy could hit your bottom line
President Donald Trump’s tough policies on immigration are having knock-on effects in the labor market — a situation that will only get worse, experts warn. Newsweek reports that many businesses are having difficulty filling open roles in industries like construction, hospitality, agriculture and health care — roles often filled by immigrant workers. (1) In fact, […]
Trump promised ‘virtually no inflation,’ but Americans know the opposite is true. Here’s how to shock-proof your holiday season budget
The holiday season is approaching fast, and Americans are getting ready to open up their wallets. President Trump suggested consumers can expect an easy and extravagant holiday season on his social media site Truth Social, writing, “EARLY PRICES ARE DOWN, WHILE TARIFFS ARE MAKING OUR COUNTRY AN ECONOMIC POWER AGAIN. Also, virtually NO INFLATION, AS […]
This 101-year-old NYC grandma still works 6 days a week — claims she’ll die if she ever retires. Here are her 6 ‘must do’ secrets of success
At a time when the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is spreading across the U.S., 101-year-old Ann Angeletti who still works six days a week embodies the exact opposite ethos. Must Read Real Estate: Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t […]
Here’s how much the average working boomer has saved for retirement — are you already ahead?
With the youngest baby boomers now aged 61, much of this generation is already retired or nearing retirement. However, data shows many have inadequate savings and, as a result, may struggle to maintain their standard of living. In fact, some boomers have saved so little that younger Canadians could surpass their savings benchmark with just […]
‘You’re her payday lender’: Woman’s mom out-earns her but still borrows cash. The Ramsey Show explains where the real ‘idiotic behavior’ comes from
Sometimes, we make silly decisions when it comes to family and money. That’s what’s been happening with Shey, whose mom occasionally asks to borrow money, even though she earns more than her daughter and her husband, Arnold, combined. Shey turned to The Ramsey Show for advice on how to help her mom learn to budget. […]
I’m 64, retired and have a healthy $700K nest egg — but I keep obsessing over fluctuations in my account. Is this a fixable problem or am I fixating?
Picture this hypothetical situation: At 64, Robin is retired with a healthy $700,000 nest egg. On paper, she should feel secure. Yet instead of enjoying her days, she finds herself opening her retirement account app five times a day, watching the balance tick up and down with the market. Each dip sparks anxiety: What if […]
Charlie Munger believed homeownership is for families who want to live in them. Here’s how to invest in real estate without buying a home
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Charlie Munger was an investing magnate whose life spanned multiple decades. He died at age 99 on November 28, 2023. His legacy is truly iconic, having built several incredible companies over the years — most notably Berkshire Hathaway — alongside the […]
I’m retired, 68, single and child-free. Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security covers all my living costs — including my rent. Is there even a point to buying a home now?
Retirement often marks the beginning of a new chapter, though this chapter unfolds uniquely for each individual. Consider the life of a 68-year-old retiree in Winnipeg — single, childless and thoroughly enjoying their independence. With comfortable rental accommodations and sufficient retirement income to support an active lifestyle of travel, fine dining and regular rounds of […]
This 54 year old grew his TFSA up to $800K by following the stock picks of a fund manager. Here’s what you can learn
A Torontonian recently accomplished what many Canadians dream of doing — making massive returns on his Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Chris, 54, is a CFO for a company and a fan of the BNN Bloomberg program Market Call, where investment analysts discuss stocks, he told The Globe and Mail (1). After hearing advice from analyst […]
I have more than 20 credit cards don’t need most of them. If I cancelled a few, would my credit score take a huge hit?
Nearly nine in 10 Canadians have at least one credit card, making this form of payment the most popular in the country by far (1). In fact, it’s quite common for Canadians to carry multiple credit cards in their wallets. Take Jane, for example, who is a hypothetical case study but reflects widespread Canadian financial […]