I’m 28 and stuck supporting my brother, 32, and mother, 59 — but I want to buy my own house. Can I achieve my dream without letting down my family?
Buying a home is a dream for many young people, but family responsibilities can sometimes get in the way. That’s the dilemma 28-year-old Tom is facing. He wants to save up to buy a home, but he’s the sole breadwinner for his family, which includes his mom, 59, and his older brother, 32. Mom runs […]
American taxpayers pay the bill when ‘illegal’ immigrants go to the emergency room, White House says — but is that the truth? Here’s how it really works
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stirred controversy last week when she criticized “illegal immigrants” that she claimed received “taxpayer-funded health care benefits” for emergency services totalling $9.1 billion in 2024. (1) Leavitt made the comments during a daily press briefing, accusing the Biden administration of allowing “skyrocketed” Medicaid costs in order to treat undocumented […]
Only 18% of Americans earn more than $100,000/year — here’s the 1 big thing they credit most for success. Do you have it?
The six-figure club is larger than you might think. According to 2024 data from YouGov Profiles, nearly 18% of American adults earn more than $100,000 a year. Among those aged 35 to 44, the figure rises to 25% — one in four. Across all age groups, members of this high-income bracket overwhelmingly point to one […]
Americans have more cash in stocks than ever before — experts warn of a ‘red flag’ for investors. Do this now before your nest egg gets ‘downshifted’
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The U.S. stock market has surged to new highs recently — good news for investors, at least on the surface. But with Americans now holding more of their wealth in stocks than ever before, some economists warn that what comes next […]
Car-free living: Ontario’s best transit-friendly neighbourhoods and hubs
Toronto’s subway and streetcar lines link up with GO trains and dozens of local bus systems, which means you can live in a quieter suburb outside of the city and still be at Union Station in time for your morning coffee. The TTC alone carries more than a million riders on a typical business day, […]
My son, 16, has been getting $700/month from Social Security since his dad died. I’m managing this money for him — but how do I make the most of it?
Raising a teenager often requires making tough decisions, but things can get particularly tricky when you have a teenaged child who suddenly comes into some money. That’s the situation that Amy finds herself in with her 16-year-old son, Todd. Unfortunately, the reason for the financial influx is that Amy’s husband — Todd’s father — had […]
Survey shows America’s top theme park isn’t Disney or Universal — but this old favorite in the Tennessee hills. And it’s because of 1 crucial factor
For decades, Disney and Universal have battled for the title of America’s favorite theme park. But this year, they’ve both been toppled — by none other than Dolly Parton. According to Tripadvisor’s newly released Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Things to Do, Dollywood — the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee park co-owned by the country […]
Taylor Swift’s engagement ring could be worth up to $1.5M — but can a rare gemstone’s value overshadow even the most romantic Love Story?
While a good Love Story may not last forever, a stone like the one Travis Kelce gave Taylor Swift does. By now, the couple, that has been together since mid-2023, has broken the internet with news of their engagement. The duo announced it on August 26 with a romantic Instagram post. The garden photos show […]
Ilhan Omar denies claims that her net worth skyrocketed from below $0 to $30M since taking office in 2019 — so what do the numbers really show?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The personal wealth of members of Congress has long been a matter of public curiosity — and recently, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s finances landed in the spotlight. Several outlets, starting with the Washington Free Beacon and later picked up by Fox News […]
When licensing rules end a family Airbnb dream: One owner’s story and what it means for Canadian cottages
In Calabogie, Ont., Gabriel Leclerc is about to do something few cottage owners ever imagine — sell family-owned properties. After years of renting them on Airbnb, he says new township licensing rules have made hosting a financial and logistical burden. Leclerc’s story, reported by CBC News, began when Greater Madawaska introduced a $300-a-year licensing requirement […]