Minnesota homeowners say their HOA is forcing them to pay $17K for unneeded repairs or risk losing their homes — so they’re suing for answers

Residents in Lakeville, Minnesota are calling for more oversight and accountability after their Homeowner’s Association ordered expensive roofing repairs they say they didn’t need. Five of those residents have decided to sue their HOA and its Board members after being stuck with roofing bills totalling $17,000 each. While the HOA claims that extensive damage following […]

Canadian students forced to rethink post-grad plans, says Simplii survey

As a new academic year begins, Canadian students are confronting a sobering job market, with many unsure about their post-graduation prospects. A recent survey by Ipsos for Simplii Financial finds that less than half (48%) of students feel confident about landing a job, and only 51% believe their education has adequately prepared them for the […]

Buyers who rushed to snap up mortgage buydowns just a few years ago are now paying a hefty price — why so many got burned betting against the house

In recent years, many American homebuyers have snatched up new properties with the help of mortgage "buydowns." These incentives from builders temporarily lowered interest rates while the sticker price remained elevated. What seemed like a workaround for high borrowing costs is becoming a cautionary tale as the housing market softens and rates remain high. Must […]

Nearly 300 Houston city workers took early retirement — then waited months for pension checks to show up. Here’s what to do if this happens to you

It’s a nightmare scenario: Your pension payments aren’t coming through, and you’re worried you won’t be able to pay your bills. That’s reportedly the reality for nearly 300 Houston city workers who took early retirement this past spring, but still haven’t received any pension payments. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]