Grocery prices are causing ‘major’ stress for a majority of Americans — only 14% say they’re not worried at all. Is there any relief coming?
A volatile economy and new tariffs under President Trump are driving up the cost of everyday goods and services, but few price hikes hit home as hard as groceries. Nearly half of all Americans say food costs are causing “major” stress in their lives, according to a poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public […]
The US could have as much as $780 billion in forgotten paper stock certificates laying around — here’s how to cash in if you inherit one of them
In today’s digital trading world, paper stocks are relics of a bygone era. But according to an op-ed penned by Michael Bodsen, President and CEO of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, as of 2021, $780 billion worth of physical stock certificates remained. This means treasure troves of shares on actual paper may be floating […]
New book explores the highway that drives Canada’s economy and keeps us connected
Canadian pride and economic independence are more important now than ever. Amid rising tariffs and shifting global trade dynamics, Canadian businesses rely heavily on internal infrastructure to stay competitive and connected. At the heart of this is the Trans-Canada Highway, a massive 7,821-kilometre route that links the country from coast to coast. It’s more than […]
Think you’re ‘middle class’ in America? This income level says you’re probably wrong
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. The term “middle class” is often discussed but rarely defined. It’s a term the majority of Americans would use to define themselves, yet most people don’t know whether their […]
Dave Ramsey tells a mechanic from Canada what to do after learning he makes $200,000/year but has nothing to show for it
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. On paper, Jackson’s debt-free status and $200,000 annual salary might look like an easy ticket to financial freedom. But in reality, the 25-year-old heavy-duty mechanic from Canada admits he’s […]
A debt collector is after my 9-year-old son for a $3,000 medical bill from a test he needed. How do I fix this — and get them to stop hounding us?
Medical debt is a fact of life for millions of Americans, and the numbers are staggering. Roughly 20 million adults owe at least $250, while the total medical debt owed nationwide exceeds $220 billion. Fourteen million adults owe more than $1,000, and about three million carry medical debt over $10,000 [1]. Surveys show that nearly […]
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 […]
Florida woman, 20, accused of ‘preying on’ wealthy men in Miami Beach hotels by pepper-spraying them, then stealing their luxury watches
A 20-year-old woman has been sentenced to five years probation, according to Law & Crime, after being accused by Miami police of luring men into hotel rooms before pepper-spraying and robbing them of their luxury watches. Esther Maria Torres was arrested in May on two counts of armed robbery in connection with a pair of […]
Quebec $46M lottery winner faces the ultimate retirement decision
Claude Boucher, a Cégep de Victoriaville employee from the Bois-Francs region of Centre-du-Québec, won the Gold Ball Jackpot of $46,000,000 in the August 27 Lotto 6/49 draw. He purchased the winning ticket using his usual numbers via the Loto-Québec gaming website. “I was scrolling quickly and I thought, ‘$46,000 isn’t too bad! But what are […]
My parents — who declared bankruptcy when I was 10 — want me to lend them $30K to open a restaurant. They swear they’ve changed. What should I do?
Loaning money to family can be a minefield for both your relationships and your financial future. But what if your parents ask for a loan? Should you consider it, or is loaning money to family always a bad idea? That’s the question Sam, 25, is facing. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now […]