Best towns to live in BC
It’s called Beautiful British Columbia for a reason. If you’ve been contemplating a move out to Canada’s west coast, don’t worry! There is something for everyone in BC. From world-famous mountains to the cool Pacific Ocean breeze, BC has some of the best places to live in Canada. If you’re flirting with a change of […]
I ignored my $15K car loan for 4 years as my life fell apart due to drugs — but the car wasn’t repo’d. What happens now if I try to drive or sell it?
Imagine Mike, a 34-year-old graphic designer from suburban Detroit. In 2018, he financed a used 2012 Toyota Camry with a $15,000 loan. A few years later, after experiencing layoffs, addiction issues, and mounting medical bills, Mike’s finances collapsed. He started missing car payments, and eventually stopped paying altogether for four years. Today, the car is […]
Focus on these 3 ‘magic numbers’ to become a millionaire in Canada — how do you stack up?
There’s simply so much wealth-building advice out there that it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed. If you ask ChatGPT “how to become a millionaire,” you’re likely to get a flood of endless money hacks, conflicting advice and complex economic theory. But you don’t need any of that to get into the seven-figure club. In […]
Melinda Gates injects $100M into research to end the medical ‘pink tax’ — why women’s health and wealth go hand in hand (and what to do about it)
It’s said that women are often hit with a pink tax — higher costs for goods and services marketed toward them. But when it comes to health care, women tend to pay more, too. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
Americans’ credit scores have been tumbling — but 1 group is currently facing the harshest financial reality. Why that’s a big deal
Credit scores can be crucial to renting an apartment, getting a decent rate on a bank loan or signing up for a mobile phone plan. Now, that ticket might be harder to come by. Data shows America’s credit scores are falling fast, and the youngest generation of borrowers is bearing the brunt. Must Read Thanks […]
Senator warns health insurance costs will spike for 20M+ Americans without tax credit extension — do these 3 things now before the Dec. 31 expiration
New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen added her voice to the chorus of Democrats, some Republicans and numerous experts sounding the alarm about the consequences of letting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of this year. The senator appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box recently to explain how not extending […]
These Gen Z tech entrepreneurs do nothing but eat, sleep and work in pursuit of success. Is ‘hardcore’ hustling now the only path to prosperity?
If you think 20-somethings are lazy, these entrepreneurs might just change your mind. The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the young, overworked startup founders of Silicon Valley [1]. “You have to just work,” Mackay Grant told the news outlet. “You have to be hardcore.” The 24-year-old founder of an artificial intelligence finance startup said […]
My wife and I could only afford to put 5% down on a new $400K home this year — now that we’ve come into cash, should we throw it all at our mortgage?
Greg and Maya are in their early 30s and recently made a significant financial move. They bought a new $400,000 home, but only put down 5%. At the time, they hadn’t yet sold their old home — a decision that left them with a $380,000 mortgage at a steep 7.5% interest rate on a 30-year […]
Here’s the stunning new ‘retire comfortably’ number in 2025 — and why 97% of Americans miss it completely. Are you one of them?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. According to the 2025 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress study, the average American now believes they need $1.26 million to retire. That’s $200,000 less than they said they needed last year, and nearly the same as the figure quoted in 2022. […]
Kevin O’Leary is sharing the formula he claims is all you need to be a millionaire — even on a $65,000 salary. How to harness his magic method
You’re making $65,000 a year and wondering if you’ll ever see seven figures in your bank account. According to "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O’Leary, not only is it possible – it’s practically guaranteed if you follow his simple formula. O’Leary recently shared his wealth-building philosophy on X, delivering the same advice he gave his own […]