This influencer is using her social media accounts to help retire early from the corporate world — here’s how she does it. Could you pull it off too?
Influencer Taylor Hayes, who runs a blog and several social media channels as imperfecttaylor, recently shared on TikTok that she’s leveraging brand deals and her growing number of followers to retire early [1]. Although she has 141,000 followers on Instagram and 49,400 on TikTok, she’s not a full-time influencer. Rather, she has a full-time corporate […]
Bill Gates says he owns 1 out of every 4000 acres of all US farmland – why has he taken such a big position?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. After Bill Gates moved on from his role at Microsoft, the company he founded, he shifted his focus to philanthropic efforts with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, providing billions of dollars of capital to noteworthy projects every year. With a […]
Dave Ramsey tells California mom her daughter is ‘drowning’ because of her actions — here’s how he tells her she can put her ‘huge’ mistake right
Personal finance pro Dave Ramsey had a tough-love message for a recent caller. “When you’re trying to bless somebody and you do it wrong, you don’t bless them — you curse them.” Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have […]
This 1 ‘demoralizing’ employment trend is locking computer science grads out of their industry — and minimum wage jobs won’t take them either. Are $165K tech jobs permanently at risk?
For years, we heard about the tech talent shortage — that there was a glut of jobs and not enough bodies to fill them. For students studying computer science, a bright future was on the horizon. Upon graduation, they could expect multiple job offers, high starting salaries and lots of perks, from free food and […]
My son, 18, got into film school in France. I’m thrilled for him — but the tuition is way more than I had set aside for his college. What do I do?
In the lead up to college, many prospective students and their parents anxiously await decisions from top-tier educational institutions. While a rejection from a dream college might feel devastating, an acceptance can come with mixed emotions in the family and financial uncertainty. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for […]
I’m 58 years old, single and simply over the daily grind. I’ve got $970,000 stashed in my 401(k) — can I retire today?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. You’ve hit your late 50s, you’ve got a nice cushion in your 401(k) and suddenly you find yourself wondering if that cushion will provide you with enough comfort to retire today. The promising news is that yes, you may be able […]
I’m 62 and setting aside cash in case I end up in a Florida nursing home one day — but with average costs now over $10K/month, how much will I need?
Once you turn 65, there is a 70% chance you’ll need long-term care. (1) And it isn’t cheap. Genworth’s 2024 Cost of Care Survey puts the median cost of a semi-private nursing home room in the U.S. at $111,325 per year. (2) That’s across the country. Florida generally costs more, partly because many retirees settle […]
This Ontario family found a way to save $14K on groceries this year thanks to some penny pinching hacks — but can the extreme saving work for everyone?
When Dee Debarros’ husband was out of a job during the COVID-19 pandemic, they needed to find a new route to help pay the bills during a difficult time. Naturally, groceries were the one essential with the highest savings potential, so the couple quickly pivoted and looked to cut costs where they could, dedicating a […]
Retired at 67 and ready for life’s next adventure — but my husband won’t join me in chasing our dreams. What do I do?
When sharing a retirement together, there should be room for both personal and joint dreams. Eleanor, a 67-year-old new retiree, has jumped into her golden years with vigour. She has set her sights on specific goals, including a bucket list trip to South Africa, running a half marathon and writing a novel with the help […]
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates once shared the 2 habits that were the secret to their success — why IQ alone might not matter as much as you think
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. It’s common knowledge that Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are two of the most successful men in the world. Back in 1998, Buffett gave a lecture alongside Gates at the University of Washington, where they shared how crucial forming good habits […]