The ‘Godfather of AI’ says the rapidly developing technology will spike unemployment- should you be concerned?
Geoffrey Hinton, called the ‘godfather of AI’ because of his pioneering computer science work earning him a Nobel Prize in 2024, is predicting a major spike in unemployment because of the technology. In an interview with Financial Times, (1) Hinton explained his concerns with AI and how he predicts that the capitalist system is going […]
Michigan woman says her siblings taught their kids to call her ‘Big Money’ since she’s become debt-free — but Dave Ramsey says it’s no laughing matter
Dave Ramsey had some very blunt words for the family of a woman who recently sent in a question to his show. So harsh, in fact, that Rachel Cruze, his cohost and daughter, questioned whether he’d put his own advice into practice. Suzy from Michigan says that her and her husband are in a good […]
‘Your life will start to change’: Suze Orman shared a money rule she believes is the key to financial security for Americans — can you follow it?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Suze Orman has spent decades improving the financial outcomes of many Americans. The financial advisor and host of The Suze Orman Show has written 10 consecutive bestselling books on personal finance and has given countless speeches on the subject. She also […]
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said America could dodge a ‘retirement crisis’ by encouraging people to work longer — 1 labor economist says he’s dead wrong
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. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink caused quite a stir when he suggested America could dodge its […]
I nearly wasted my first $2,000 — here’s what every Canadian newbie investor needs to know
If you’ve got $2,000 saved up, you can buy a variety of happiness-inducing items or experiences. You could spend it on a fancy computer, a purebred puppy or a flight to some sunny destination. But as tempting as those choices sound, I’d consider doing the more “responsible thing” and using that money to start a […]
Rhode Island sheriff told he can’t access the money in his retirement account under any circumstances — why quitting may be his only option
Jason Allaire, a captain with the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs, is sounding the alarm on a much-scrutinized retirement plan managed by TIAA Financial Services after he found that the 401(a) plan, which had been sold to him and his colleagues as being nearly identical to a 401(k) plan, came with some caveats. Allaire has […]
Wealthy Americans’ online shopping habits are costing retailers billions — leading to many rethinking their policies. Why you may shoulder the cost
Online shopping has surged in recent years — and so have returns. The ease of clicking “add to cart” has led many consumers to second-guess their purchases and send items back. But who’s returning the most? Surprisingly, it’s not bargain hunters or budget-conscious shoppers — it’s wealthier households, driven by what experts call "speculative shopping." […]
Mark Zuckerberg just expanded his $300M Hawaii compound by nearly 1,000 acres, reports say — and it’s triggering frustration with locals. Here’s why
Mark Zuckerberg is doubling down on his massive piece of paradise. The Meta CEO is reportedly expanding his sprawling $300 million compound in Hawaii by an additional 1,000 acres, according to *Wired.* The tech billionaire’s aggressive dealmaking spree on the tiny island of Kauai has drawn both support and backlash from the local community. Here’s […]
Federal cuts to SNAP mean 2.4 million Americans will now go without food assistance — and millions more will see it shrink. How to lower grocery costs
Thanks to President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, cuts to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, have now gone into effect. With these cuts, an estimated 2.4 million Americans in an average month will lose their food stamp benefits, according to the Congressional Budget Office [1]. Must […]
Stop overpaying — here’s how 15 Canadian stores will match or beat prices so you never waste money again
A great way to save money on a shopping trip is to look out for price match guarantees or price beating policies. Participating stores will usually ask for either a digital or physical proof that a competitor is offering that exact item for a lower price. Not only can price match policies save you money […]