Habitat for Humanity in Windsor, ON ups salary to qualify for home-buying help, meanwhile the average cost for a home in Canada is dropping — is it go-time for first time buyers?
For decades, Habitat for Humanity has been helping people around the world get access to homes of their own. Recently the organization’s chapter in Windsor-Essex, Ontario has increased the salary requirement to qualify for its help as home prices in Windsor have gone up to an average of $570,000 according to CBC. Previously, the upper […]
Atlanta mother, daughter allege auto broker sold them Honda truck with 285K miles — 130K higher than advertised. Has your odometer been messed with?
When 25-year-old Shadayja Johnson and her mother Latrice spotted a used 2013 Honda Ridgeline listed for $6,400 on Facebook Marketplace, it looked like a great deal. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix […]
A missing decimal cost a Guelph diner $34K. Here’s how to avoid costly clerical mistakes
A simple typo nearly sank Christos Kyriacou’s summer. Kyriacou, owner of Angel’s Diner in Guelph, Ont., went to pay his internet bill in May. Instead of sending the $341.26 he owed Bell, he missed the decimal point and wired $34,126. “Stupid me didn’t put the decimal,” he told CBC News. “Honest mistake, but a big […]
I turn 65 next year and will finally retire with $1.5M in my 401(k). But with a chronic health condition, do I also need long-term care insurance?
A 64-year-old man is gearing up for retirement with $1.5 million in his 401(k), a $2,000 monthly Social Security check and no debt beyond a $1,700 mortgage. His diabetes is under control, but the reality of aging — and the possibility of needing help down the road — has him asking a big question: Should […]
‘The most bang for your buck’: Dave Ramsey divulged the 2 things Americans need to invest in to become millionaires — is he right on the money?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. In an episode of The Ramsey Show, Dave Ramsey shared that “the number one and two reason people become millionaires is they’re investing in their retirement and their paid off home.” According to him, “these are the two elements of the […]
California dad wants to pull back on saving to buy jet skis for the kids — but Dave Ramsey can’t see past his 1 costly flub. But is debt always bad?
Nick from California, who’s been married for 17 years, called The Ramsey Show (1) and told the hosts that he and his wife had “gone through FPU (Financial Peace University)”, Ramsey’s course on how to tackle debt and build wealth, right after they got married. Their household income is $350,000 a year, and they’ve saved […]
The man who sank Hudson’s Bay: Is one CEO to blame for Canada’s greatest retail collapse?
For 355 years, Hudson’s Bay Company was more than just a business. It was a living thread in the fabric of Canadian identity. But in July 2025, that thread was abruptly cut. Poor leadership, outdated strategies and a failure to adapt to modern retail realities led to the collapse of one of the country’s most […]
New Orleans woman says her dad blames kids for being ‘broke’ with no retirement savings — why Dave Ramsey calls him ‘not a man of honor’
When Renee from New Orleans called into The Ramsey Show, she revealed a painful family story: her dad consolidated three Parent PLUS loans — taken out years ago for his daughters’ education — and now, as he nears retirement, complains his kids are “the reason he’s broke." Personal finance celebrity Dave Ramsey, visibly frustrated, told Renee […]
‘Both of you are wrong’: Florida mom wants to gift her son-in-law $30K — while dad says no handouts. Dave Ramsey calls for a third option
Josephine, a retiree living in Florida, called into the Ramsey Show to get advice on helping her daughter and son-in-law financially. While she feels that it’s important to give her daughter’s family a leg up, her husband disagrees and feels his daughter and son-in-law should manage their own bills and should not get a handout. […]
Disney+ slaps customers with a price hike in wake of backlash over handling of Jimmy Kimmel affair — are streaming platforms losing their luster?
Talk about a turnoff. When Disney-owned ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air on Sept. 17, an estimated 1.7 million viewers cancelled their Disney+, Hulu and ESPN subscriptions. (1)(2) Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal […]