Over half of Canadian snowbirds eyeing sale of U.S. homes, says Royal LePage
Parents and retirees who once dreamed of winters in Florida or summers in California are suddenly rethinking the plan. According to a new survey by Royal LePage, more than half (54%) of Canadians who own residential property in the U.S. say they are considering selling within the next year. The top reason? Politics. Nearly two-thirds […]
“Free” iPhone 17? Why that bank promo might cost you more than you think
Free iPhone 17 just for opening a bank account? Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Canadian banks and fintechs continually roll out flashy promotions to lure in new customers — offering everything from Apple gear to cold hard cash. While these perks are tempting, the fine print can turn signing up for that that “free” iPhone […]
Missouri man’s pool cleaning company is sinking thanks to his dead-weight business partner — Dave Ramsey says do this 1 thing to keep it afloat
Andrew, an entrepreneur from Columbia, Mo., recently called into the Dave Ramsey Show because he feels like his business is under water (1). Andrew owns a pool cleaning, repair and resurfacing company with a business partner, but things are not working out. His partner convinced him to go into debt to buy the business — […]
Donald Trump’s plan to end taxes on Social Security will benefit this 1 group of Americans the most, report finds — are you part of it?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Social Security is a key income source for millions of retired Americans. Social Security benefits are taxed at the federal level, and the thresholds at which taxes on benefits apply are very low. Benefits are taxed for seniors whose combined income […]
I bought our house before marriage. But my wife won’t sell or leave — even after separation. What can I do?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. When you are separated or getting divorced, the last thing you probably want is to continue living with your estranged spouse. If you owned your home before marriage and don’t believe it qualifies as marital property, you might be tempted to […]
I lost my job the day after buying a new car — I’ve now returned it, but the dealership refuses to give me my down payment back. Can they do that?
If you’ve kicked the tires at a dealership lately, you’ll know that inflation and tariffs are driving up the cost of new and used vehicles — and the size of car loans. Experian reports that the average loan for a new car in early 2025 was $41,720 at 6.73% interest — adding up to $745/month […]
A tax-refund surge is coming soon, JPMorgan says — will shift US economy like a ‘new round’ of stimulus checks. Are you eligible for a big refund?
There’s a fresh wave of tax refunds coming for Americans in 2026. That’s according to the chief strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, David Kelly. In a note published on LinkedIn, (1) Kelly explained that many of the tax cuts announced as part of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) are retroactively effective […]
Forget burnout, this new workplace trend is silently crushing productivity — and costing companies hundreds of millions. Are you suffering from it?
A little boredom at work? Totally normal. Constant boredom that makes it nearly impossible to focus? That’s another story. Today, more employees are struggling with “boreout” — the burnout-like state of being chronically bored and completely unmotivated. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — […]
I was an investing newbie once — here’s what people like me should consider before investing $5,000 for the first time
If you’ve managed to save up $5,000, kudos are in order. Whether you built up that cash from grinding away at your job or reining in your spending, you’re well ahead of the average American, who doesn’t even have $1,000 set aside for an emergency. You don’t want to blow it. You want to grow […]
Caleb Hammer slams “girl math” and holds entrepreneur accountable for her downfall. Here are 4 major business miscalculations to avoid
Mackenzie, 26, from Melbourne, FL, works “four or five” jobs and side hustles. She considers herself an entrepreneur, but she’s drained her retirement savings and emergency fund — wracking up thousands of dollars in debt — in the process. She told Caleb Hammer on a recent episode of Financial Audit that she used to work […]