I’m 57 years old and recently divorced. I walked away from my marriage with just $18K in retirement savings — how do I secure my suddenly solo future?
Divorce isn’t just a young person’s game. For some, love is fleeting and can evaporate quickly. In other cases, it’s a bond that can last for decades until it’s worn down or suddenly broken. Kathryn, 57, finds herself single after nearly 30 years of marriage. Her ex was the breadwinner of the household, and she […]
Bank of Canada cuts rate to 2.50% — what this means for your mortgage and housing costs
Canadians hoping for more relief on borrowing costs finally got their wish as the Bank of Canada announced a rate drop on its target rate on September 17, 2025. The BoC dropped its overnight rate by 0.25% — from a bank-to-bank lending rate of 2.75% to 2.50%. This is the first cut the BoC has […]
How much savings do I need to spend $12,000/month in retirement? A lot more than you probably think
For many Americans, retirement isn’t just about getting by — it’s about living comfortably and maintaining a middle-class lifestyle. Earning $12,000 a month ($144,000 a year) in passive income, for instance, could make that possible, covering everyday expenses while still allowing for travel, dining out, and other luxuries. But reaching that level of income in […]
Quarters launches rewards platform to turn everyday spending into home savings
A new fintech platform has come online, allowing Canadians to save for housing by converting their daily purchases into contributions toward rent deposits and down payments. Toronto-based startup Quarters announced the launch of its “Home Savings Rewards” program last week, which it says is the first of its kind in Canada. Unlike traditional loyalty platforms […]
Nearly 10% of Americans feel less pressure to save knowing they’ve got an inheritance coming — but here’s why that windfall could easily evaporate
Economists say a massive $100 trillion is going to be handed down by baby boomers over the next 25 years in what’s known as the “Great Wealth Transfer.” According to a survey from Choice Mutual, about 66% of Americans expect to inherit money during this time [1]. The same survey found that about 1 in […]
Michigan woman says her siblings taught their kids to call her ‘Big Money’ since she’s become debt-free — but Dave Ramsey says it’s no laughing matter
Dave Ramsey had some very blunt words for the family of a woman who recently sent in a question to his show. So harsh, in fact, that Rachel Cruze, his cohost and daughter, questioned whether he’d put his own advice into practice. Suzy from Michigan says that her and her husband are in a good […]
Retire early or retire rich? — here are 3 things that can help you do both
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. Would you rather retire rich or retire early? Both options sound enticing — retiring early and having more time to enjoy life without the shackles of work, and retiring […]
Here are 7 tiny money habits that look like nothing — but lead Americans to big savings. How many thousands are you leaving on the table?
Do you have a friend who reuses their ziplock bags and brags about using coupons for grocery shopping? Well, if you cloned that penny-pincher a million times and put all them on Reddit, you’d end up with the subreddit r/Frugal. This passionate community of aggressive savers recently shared their top money hacks on the forum […]
Pittsburgh college student comes home to find 2 naked strangers in his apartment — why renters should always read closely before signing a contract
There’s nothing like coming home after a month away — unless you walk through the door and find two strangers living in your apartment. That’s what happened to Maverick Crupi, a University of Pittsburgh student. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, […]
Ultra-rich Americans are pouring their money into this 1 asset class instead of stocks — and believe there’s ‘no bad time’ to buy it. Do you own any?
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. With the stock market on a rollercoaster ride, recession warnings piling up and interest rates still elevated, you might expect Americans to hold off on big-ticket purchases. But for […]