‘A full-blown money crisis’: 1 in 3 Americans fear Social Security will collapse before they retire — how to safeguard your nest egg
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. A report from Dave Ramsey’s company shows that a significant number of Americans fear that a key financial safety net won’t be around by the time they retire. While the Ramsey Solutions analysis suggested that Americans are feeling more optimistic about […]
TransUnion hack has put 4.4 million Americans’ personal data at risk, including Social Security — how to protect yourself before it’s too late
In August, credit reporting giant TransUnion disclosed that hackers accessed a third-party application tied to its U.S. consumer support operations on July 28. 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 […]
Toronto tenant says she was nearly evicted after paying rent — why advocates say it’s becoming common
Toronto resident Sara Basso had been living in the same low-rise for over a decade and ostensibly had a good arrangement with her landlord. That is, until she received what she believed was a “meritless” eviction application in January, she told CBC News (1). Basso received a copy of the application that was filed with […]
‘They’re gonna cave like a Walmart tent’: Missouri man’s FICO score dropped and now his IT job is at risk — what Dave Ramsey says to tell his boss
Ren, an IT contractor for financial institutions, recently discovered a problem that has little to do with his work performance and everything to do with his FICO score. He told The Ramsey Show he’s involved in security work for banks, and his FICO score is one of the things directly tied to his job. Must […]
One year on, Calgary’s $3bn hailstorm still has Canada playing catch-up
A year after the second costliest natural disaster in Canadian history, insurers, homeowners and city officials say the country still lacks a unified plan to respond to extreme weather events. On August 5, 2024, massive hailstones pummelled northeast Calgary, causing nearly $3 billion in insured damages. Most of that damage was to homes and vehicles. […]
From insurance to street-life stardom: A Toronto walker cashes in
Toronto’s Johnathan Hicks — a 44 year old YouTuber known online as Johnny Strides — has turned his daily city walks into a full-time money-maker. Six years ago, what began as a side hustle filming pedestrian tours around the city has now climbed to “well over six figures” in earnings, he told CTV News. Hicks […]
Gap’s ‘Better in Denim’ spot and American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney campaign went viral — but do ‘powerful pop culture’ moments pay off for investors?
Jeans rarely make Wall Street headlines, but the denim feud between American Eagle and Gap has investors paying attention. In late July, American Eagle rolled out its Sydney Sweeney campaign with the tagline “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans.” The ad went viral, but not in the way the company hoped. Critics slammed it as “rage-bait,” […]
15% of Canadians over 65 still working as ‘retirement plans fall apart’
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. When picturing the traditional idea of retirement, you may think of a lucky person blowing out the candles on a cake, getting a gold watch as a parting gift […]
Is a $65K salary enough for Americans to find financial independence and retire early? Here’s how some are making it work — without getting burned
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) has grown in popularity over the past decade, thanks to books like The Simple Path to Wealth, Quit Like a Millionaire and Your Money or Your Life — but what was once a grassroots […]
Jim Cramer reveals 5 ‘boneheaded mistakes’ he’s made over decades of investing so you can skip the learning curve — and avoid costly errors
Ask any celebrated investor the secrets to their success, and they’ll probably mention their setbacks. Nobody is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes, and it’s learning from them that can separate the pros from the amateurs. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean moving to the next level requires losing money. As Warren Buffett once said, the best way to […]