‘I failed many times’: Shaq said he made so many money mistakes when he was younger — but now he’s worth $500M. How he got better
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. Shaquille O’Neal, the NBA Hall of Famer, has seen significant success off the court, largely thanks to early investments in companies like Google, Ring, Apple, and Lyft, contributing to […]
Canadian grandparents feel rising costs as financial support cuts into retirement
Canadian seniors are feeling the squeeze of higher living costs and many are balancing the financial needs of their children and grandchildren with their own shrinking retirement security, a new report shows. The 2025 Aging and Affordability Insights Benchmark Report by Bloom Finance, released October 1st, compares survey data from last year and highlights how […]
Here’s how much Americans have stashed away in their retirement accounts by age — how does your nest egg compare?
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. Investment giant Vanguard’s annual “How America Saves” report paints a bleak picture of how Americans are saving and preparing for retirement. Based on the analysis of nearly 5 million […]
Credit scores just plunged at fastest pace since Great Recession as Americans continue to struggle — how does your FICO compare to the new average?
Credit scores are down, delinquencies are up and Gen Z is suffering the most from the credit crunch. These are some of the main takeaways from the recently released FICO Score Credit Insights report, which showed the average American credit score took a 2-point nosedive in 2025 — the biggest downward trend in more than […]
As housing prices keep homeownership out of reach for many Americans, here’s how some are making it work — plus how you can invest in the market
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. Charly Bass-Davis moved to Wilmington, Delaware, when she was 10 years old. At the time, there were thriving businesses and a solid sense of community. However, her neighborhood began […]
There’s a new scam targeting airline passengers, resulting in a reported ‘influx’ of fraud — how it works and why to keep your itinerary to yourself
“Toss your bag tags at home!” was the subject line of a recent Reddit post by someone who claimed to know the risks as a Delta Airlines baggage claims manager. They warned that Delta is “getting an influx of fraudulent claims” where scammers use the information from discarded airline baggage tags — the adhesive ones […]
I’m 54, $90K in debt and my business is struggling — now my kid wants to go to college and I’m dreading having to tell her that I can’t afford to help
Sarah, 54, runs a struggling business, is $90,000 in debt and has zero savings — and now her daughter is starting to look at colleges. She’s managed to hide her dire financial situation from her daughter, who is blissfully unaware that her mom is deeply in debt. While Sarah doesn’t want her daughter to end […]
Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in prison by Florida court for wire fraud scheme — here are 2 major red flags luxury sellers should watch out for
Rapper Sean Kingston might be best known for his 2007 hit, “Beautiful Girls,” but now he’ll be remembered for something else: a million-dollar wire fraud scam he ran with his mother involving luxury goods. Kingston, whose legal name is Kisean Paul Anderson, has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison. His […]
Trump’s new law set for next year will leave you paying taxes on gambling losses — here’s why lawmakers are fighting it, saying it would be a mistake
Rolling the dice just got a whole lot riskier under President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. A few short lines in the 940-page bill could have an oversized impact on the gambling and sports betting industry. The bill, which was signed into law in July, goes into effect next year. Must Read Thanks to […]
Ray Dalio warns Americans the current chaos is much bigger than tariffs – 2 simple ways to protect yourself
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. Waves of tariffs from President Donald Trump — despite a temporary pause on many — has unleashed chaos across global markets, reigniting trade tensions and rattling investors. But billionaire […]