‘It’s misery’: Long Island family says contractor gutted their home and vanished after $96K payment — now they’re living in a camper and facing debt
Deanna Salentino and her family were very excited to upgrade their home on Winston Court in Shoreham, New York. Instead, Salentino, her husband and their three children are now living in a camper parked in their backyard. “It’s misery,” she told News 12. “And I thought I was supposed to be moving into my house […]
My mom now needs assisted living. But she has no retirement savings, only Social Security — what are her best options?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. One of life’s hardest challenges is watching our parents grow old. Consider this scenario: you’ve witnessed a severe decline in your mother’s cognitive health and ability to care for her own needs, but neither you nor your siblings are able to […]
Wealthsimple doubles Visa Infinite fee — Canadians question if perks are worth the $240 price tag
Wealthsimple is doubling the annual fee on its Visa Infinite credit card, raising it from $120 to $240 starting October 9, 2025. The fee will be billed at $20 per month, except in Quebec where it will be charged annually. The change means cardholders will need to spend at least $12,000 per year at the […]
Trump’s economy hasn’t blown up under tariffs like many experts predicted — even US inflation is steady. Is he really proving the naysayers wrong?
Both President Trump and his critics have described America’s ongoing trade war as a major overhaul of the global economy. However, we’re now several months into this volatile conflict and the impact on the economy thus far has been underwhelming. While the tariffs haven’t quite pulled in “trillions of dollars” in government revenue as the […]
I’m 66 and retiring next month — but my boss only just found my replacement. Now she’s pressuring me to stay on part-time to train them. What do I do?
Retirement planning can be a long and complicated process, so when the time comes to hand in your notice, you’re probably counting down the days. But what if your company has other plans for you? Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, […]
Canadian travellers uncover hidden tricks to slash flight costs — and finally stop paying full price for airfare
Canadians love travelling, and we have a healthy obsession with trying to save money every time we take flight. Over the years I’ve read some pretty outlandish claims out there about the best way to go about doing that. Some sources insist that booking exactly 59 days before departure is the most cost-effective approach, while […]
I retired at 60 and have been living off my Social Security and pension without even touching my $700K nest egg — but do I need a strategy for RMDs?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Alice recently retired after spending 30 years teaching English Literature at a world-renowned university. She’s made responsible choices with her money and has paid off her house while building a nest egg worth $700,000. Much of this money is in a […]
Kevin O’Leary reveals the shocking truth about luxury watches — smart investment or foolish flex? Here’s some alternative assets to look into instead
Dragon’s Den star investor Kevin O’Leary is known for his unfiltered takes on money and investing. And when it comes to a specific tangible asset — one he literally wears every day — he doesn’t hold back. “Is investing in a luxury watch a good investment, or a stupid flex?” he asked in a recent […]
I’m single and make $61,000 per year. I really want to buy my first home — but can I even afford it without becoming house poor?
It’s not just you: Across the country, prospective homeowners are feeling the squeeze. The median monthly costs for U.S. homeowners with a mortgage have increased to $2,035 per month, according to a recent report from the Census Bureau (1). So, can a household earning $61,000 per year afford to carry those costs, and more, each […]
Trump is getting blasted for his call to scrap quarterly reports — but even Warren Buffett despises 1 major thing about them. Is the president right?
President Donald Trump wants to overturn a 55-year-old stock-market tradition, one that investors rely on: the quarterly report. Since the 1970s, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has required publicly traded companies to issue earnings reports every three months. These reports not only reveal a company’s earnings, but also information about their operations and financial […]