Millions of Facebook users will soon get a slice of the platform’s $725M privacy settlement — but it comes with a big catch. What you need to know
Did you file a claim in Facebook’s $725-million privacy settlement? If you did, your payout may finally be on the way. According to CBS News, payments started going out in September and will continue over a 10-week period [1]. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
West Virginia man found out some of his employees mooch cash off their ‘soft-hearted’ coworkers — why Dave Ramsey says he has an obligation to act
Covering a coworker’s lunch now and then — say, spotting them $12 when they forget their wallet — is no big deal. But if it turns into a pattern of someone repeatedly leaning on colleagues for money, that’s when management may need to step in. Such is a situation that prompted David in West Virginia […]
NC man upset after wife spent almost their whole $1K emergency fund throwing a baby shower — Dave Ramsey says tackle it before it costs him everything
Herman from North Carolina called The Ramsey Show worried after his wife wiped out most of the $1,000 they’d saved for an emergency fund in order to throw a baby shower for his brother. He said she’s always been a spender and can’t seem to commit to their shared future — and financial stability. “I […]
Majority of Canadians don’t think they will ever get to retire, according to HOOPP survey
Affordability challenges and economic uncertainty have many Canadians feeling anxious about retirement. A new survey from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and Abacus Data shows that rising costs for housing and everyday essentials are reshaping how Canadians think about their financial futures. Two-thirds (66%) of unretired Canadians now expect they will have to […]
I’m 63, getting divorced and feel completely off course. How do I save my retirement with just half my assets?
Divorce is often a stressful and difficult situation for couples, but what happens when you’re divorcing in your 60s and close to retirement age? To make this scenario more tangible, imagine Mark and Jen, a Mississauga couple who recently split after 35 years. Mark, 63, is worried about what the divorce means for his finances […]
I’m 28 and want to move out. I don’t want a roommate but living with someone else could save me $20,000 a year. What should I do?
According to 2024 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately one third of young adults in the U.S. are living at home with their parents. Imagine Mike, a young man who recently landed a dream job in Silicon Valley and is now ready to move out on his own. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
Oregon man won ‘$5K a week forever’ in 2012, spent cash like he was set for life — but Publishers Clearing House went bankrupt. Now he might lose home
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. An old TV commercial once promised, “Only Publishers Clearing House can make you so rich, so fast!” But, as some unlucky winners discovered this year, they can also make your fortune disappear just as quickly. That’s what happened to John Wyllie, […]
After the 2025 market slump, is it finally save to buy stocks again?
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. Markets have steadied after a turbulent spring when President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China rattled global investors. The S&P 500 and TSX have since clawed back […]
Jay-Z, Beyoncé took out a new $57M mortgage on their Bel Air mansion — are they ‘broke billionaires’ or is something else going on? Here’s the truth
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Why bother with a mortgage when you have billions of dollars? Why even fill out a loan application for that matter when you could simply pay cash for any home on the market? Well, property records examined by The Daily Mail […]
The Federal Reserve cut its rate — but 1 financial planner warns it’s a ‘non-event’ and won’t change your life overnight. Is it too soon to refinance?
On September 17, the Federal Reserve made its first interest rate cut of 2025, lowering its federal funds rate by 25 basis points — or a quarter of a percent — to the 4%-4.25% range [1]. It’s a move that didn’t come as much of a surprise given that in August, the U.S. economy only […]