‘He deserves every penny’: California homeless man wins $1 million from scratch ticket bought at liquor store, manager says — here’s how to use a windfall to secure your financial stability
A homeless man in San Luis Obispo, California, has gone from living on the streets to planning a home and car purchase — thanks to a lottery scratcher and a loyal relationship with a local liquor store, the manager says. In early April, the unnamed man bought the ticket from Sandy’s Liquor. He scratched it […]
‘I’m powerless’: New Jersey family left in the dark after $55,000 solar panel system breaks down and the company files for bankruptcy — what customers can do when a business goes belly-up
Kira Traore says she was paying exactly zero dollars in electricity bills for her home in New Jersey — until late last year when the self-sustaining solar power system broke down. The timing couldn’t have been worse — the company that the family purchased the system from had just filed for bankruptcy, according to CBS […]
This is the true value of having a fully paid-off home in America — especially when you’re heading into retirement
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. There’s great news for America’s homeowners: A growing percentage now own their homes outright. No mortgage, no liens. As of 2024, about 38.8% of owner-occupied homes in the United […]
Can you pay CRA taxes with a credit card in 2025? Fees, risks, and better options explained
If you owe the taxman money this year, paying on time is the best way to avoid penalties and interest. As Canada’s tax law administrator, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) makes it easy to pay your taxes in a number of different ways — including by swiping your credit card. If you’re thinking about using […]
‘Is that a threat? Sure it is’: China may make a ‘retaliatory’ move that could ‘hit us hard’ — especially US homeowners. Here’s what Beijing’s saying, and how to protect your wealth
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. U.S. Treasury bonds, traditionally seen as one of the world’s safest financial assets, are suffering a sharp sell-off as President Donald Trump’s tariff war with China sparks panic across […]
‘It’s not taxed at all’: Warren Buffett said this is the ‘best investment’ you can make to fight inflation — how to put his advice into action
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 an estimated net worth of $161.8 billion, Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has built a tremendous financial empire. Now, At 94 years old, Warren Buffett has […]
‘The system is a shambles’: DOGE has Social Security recipients fuming over ‘ridiculous’ wait times — and the man who ran the program is predicting ‘system collapse.’ Is your check at risk?
Phone lines jammed. Websites crashing. Field offices turning away walk-ins. That’s the new normal at the Social Security Administration (SSA) as a Trump administration “efficiency” overhaul, spearheaded by tech mogul Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), cuts staff and services across the nation. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
‘No turning back’: This Wall Street ‘permabear’ has been predicting the biggest market crash since 1929 — How you can prepare your portfolio if he’s right
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. Mark Spitznagel, chief investment officer of Universa Investments, told Business Insider in 2024 that he thinks the “worst market crash since 1929” is coming. Now, he claims that the […]
Economist Arthur Laffer — who was once honored by Trump — warns 25% tariffs could add nearly $5,000 to your new car’s price. Here’s how to protect your finances amid Trump’s trade wars
Economist Arthur Laffer — one of President Trump’s most trusted advisors and a recipient of Trump’s Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 — has issued a stark warning to Americans: Trump’s 25% tariffs could soon drive car prices sharply upward, adding as much as $4,711 to the cost of a new vehicle. As American consumers […]
What you should know before you choose auto insurance in Canada
You’ve spent days researching and you think you’ve finally found the perfect car for you. You’re ready to drive it off the lot and into freedom. There’s just one slight snag: You can’t drive your dream car anywhere because you don’t have auto insurance. Auto insurance is one of those pesky financial necessities in life. […]
