Oahu homeowner is out $60K in rent, taxes after tenants found on Facebook refuse to pay — but tenants shockingly plan to sue for ‘breach of contract’
Scrolling through Facebook Marketplace for a used couch or a rental property isn’t unusual, but it can come with risks. That’s what Oahu resident Willy Choy learned after listing a family home. The tenants who moved in refused to pay rent, leaving Choy tangled in months of court battles to evict them. Must Read Thanks […]
Chamath Palihapitiya declares ‘tariffs don’t create inflation,’ as August inflation numbers surprise economists — but does that add up?
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya made waves recently when he posted on social media platform X that “tariffs don’t create inflation” in the U.S. [1] His reasoning? Wholesale inflation prices in August rose 2.6%, which was lower than the 3.3% experts had predicted. At first glance, this looks like a win for consumers. But dig a […]
My wife and I, both 79, are trying to survive on $2K/month from CPP/OAS. Our house is paid off and we have $50K in savings, but we’re scared of running out of cash — what do we do?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Jill and Daniel, both 79, have been retired for over a decade, but are reassessing […]
Three-quarters of Canadian business leaders are investing at least as much as their American competitors
Despite a challenging economic climate, Canadian business leaders remain bullish on investment, even outpacing their U.S. and global peers in some areas. But that optimism is tempered by a warning: Without urgent policy action, Canada risks falling behind where it matters most, productivity-enhancing technology. A new KPMG survey finds that three-quarters of Canadian executives say […]
‘May God have mercy’: Robert Kiyosaki warns of hyperinflation in America — says ‘millions, young and old’ will be ‘wiped out financially’. But he sees massive upside in these 3 assets
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Since peaking at a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, headline inflation in the […]
Here’s how some US retirees with $1 million in savings actually end up with $2 million or more — and why that’s a bad thing. Are you getting trapped?
Outliving your money is the biggest nightmare for most retirees. In fact, 64% of U.S. adults surveyed by Allianz Life said they were more afraid of running out of money in retirement than dying [1]. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, […]
Cheers to that: Ontario is slashing booze taxes just in time for the August long weekend
Whether you’re sipping gin on the dock, cracking open a craft brew at a backyard BBQ or stocking up on coolers for the long weekend, Ontario has something to cheers to on August 1 that could give both your wallet — and the provincial economy — a boost. How did we get here? A budget […]
Ray Dalio warns America is turning into 1930s-style autocracy — with ‘more extreme policies’ fueled by huge wealth gap. Are you scared to speak out?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates — the world’s largest hedge fund — isn’t one to mince words and his latest warning may be his starkest yet. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as […]
Dave Ramsey reassures Arkansas mom, 51, with no retirement savings she can still retire with $600K to $800K — here’s the math behind his simple method
Finding yourself divorced at 51 after being a lifelong stay at home mom would make almost anyone feel overwhelmed figuring out how to take financial control of your life. That’s what happened to Trisha, who called into The Ramsey Show when her husband left after 22 years in 2022, (1) taking his $130,000 in annual […]
I’m 52 and want to retire in Costa Rica — but will it mess with my Social Security or complicate taxes? What do consider before retiring abroad
If you’re thinking about retiring abroad, you’re in good company. According to the Foreign Affairs Manual, more than 760,000 Americans received Social Security benefits while living outside the United States in 2024. (1) Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t […]