Canadian allegedly scammed seniors out of $309K by going door to door — and police believe there may be more victims. Here are the signs to watch for
Charlestown police have arrested a man in southern Indiana in connection with a scam that targeted older American victims across several states. Authorities say an older Charlestown resident was tricked into withdrawing $27,000 from his retirement accounts and handing the cash over to a man who showed up at his front door on May 5. […]
This Baltimore parking lot attendant built a $500,000 stock portfolio. Here’s his simple strategy and how you can apply it in 2025
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. Earl Crawley, fondly known as “Mr. Earl,” spent 44 years working as a parking lot attendant in Baltimore, earning no more than $12 an hour or $20,000 a year. […]
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?
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 their financial situation now that they are inching ever closer to 80. While they […]
50% of Canadian pet parents avoid taking their pets to a veterinarian: study reveals
Half of Canadian pet parents say they’ve skipped or declined vet care for their pets, according to the new PetSmart Charities of Canada-Gallup study. The biggest reason? Cost. But travel distance matters, too — the farther a clinic is, the more likely pet parents are to put off a visit. The research offers a first-ever […]
Stop wasting $100+ a year on credit card fees — 5 smart ways Canadians can escape them for good
Canadians love their rewards — nearly 90% of households own at least one credit card, and 55% of rewards cardholders pay an annual fee to unlock perks like travel points, cash back, and insurance, according to a report released by the Canadian Bankers Association. With fees ranging from $24 to $699, these costs can quickly […]
Most Canadians aren’t ready for the $1 trillion wealth transfer
As Canada’s population ages, a massive wealth transfer is looming — one experts say many households aren’t ready for. The Great Wealth Transfer, which predicts a staggering $1-trillion reallocation of wealth, has raised concerns about Canadians’ preparedness for what will happen to their estate once they pass away. This concern is not without merit. According […]
Boomers are the wealthiest generation yet, but millennials are catching up — here are 7 boomer money habits their kids just don’t get (and what they do instead)
Boomers have amassed a lot of wealth over the years — indeed, about half of total household wealth in Canada is held by boomers, with an average net worth of almost $1.2 million, according to Statistics Canada. So why doesn’t their financial advice make sense to millennials? Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) are […]
If you want to help your heirs bypass probate when you die, here are 5 assets to avoid putting in a living trust
If you will, allow us to present the hypothetical case of Pete Moneywise, a married 78-year-old father of three who wants to get his financial affairs in order before he dies. Though he exists only in the confines of this article, his situation reflects what countless retirement-age people face as they draw up their wills […]
Why paying a credit card fee might be the smartest money move you make — and how it could save you hundreds in travel, perks and protection
For the longest time, I steadfastly refused to get any credit card that came with an annual fee. The idea of paying a price to use a credit card just sounded utterly ridiculous to me. The only time I ever applied for a card with an annual fee was when that fee was waived for […]
Labubus are causing a collector frenzy, as 1 rare doll sells for $150K. But can the hype hold or will the plushie soon go the way of the Beanie Baby?
Collecting stuffed toys isn’t exactly groundbreaking. But if you’ve noticed a mischievous little elf-monster dangling from someone’s handbag or even a scuffle breaking out in the toy aisle, you’ve probably crossed paths with the Labubu — this season’s unlikeliest It item. Just ask Manna Wang, a Hong Kong insurance agent who went so far as […]