A classic Canadian chocolate bar just got quietly discontinued
If your childhood snack drawer included a Jersey Milk bar, this one might sting. After 75 years on Canadian shelves, Mondelez, the maker behind the confectionary best used for smores, has quietly pulled the plug on the creamy white-wrapped classic, citing low demand. No press release. No farewell tour. Just gone, like the last piece […]
This Arizona couple in their late 50s want to retire at 62 — but worry they won’t have enough to travel. Suze Orman tells them their math is way off
As retirement approaches, many people feel a mixture of excitement and anxiety. According to a recent survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), 67% of workers say they’re confident they’ll have enough money to maintain a comfortable lifestyle in retirement. That also means roughly one-third are worried they won’t. That concern may explain why […]
‘A thief and a liar’: Lawyer Tom Girardi sentenced to 7 years for stealing more than $25M from clients to fund his then Real Housewives wife’s career
Disbarred attorney Tom Girardi, 86, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for embezzling millions from former clients, according to NBC News. The former husband of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and a high-profile lawyer was once celebrated for his role in the landmark 1993 lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric […]
Arizona man’s $27K life savings drained after police say scammers ‘turned his phone into a weapon’ — what he did next saved him from losing it all
A man from Peoria, Arizona, was scammed out of his life savings in a matter of hours, and it all started with a text that he thought was from his bank. Earlier this year, a message that appeared to be from Bank of America was sent to Dave’s phone — who asked that only his […]
I’m 20 and just lost out on an apartment — because my mom was secretly carrying a $6K credit card balance in my name. My credit is wrecked — what do I do?
Rosalie, a 20-year-old woman, just found out that her mother secretly carried a $6,000 balance on a credit card opened in Rosalie’s name when she was still a child. The card finally closed two years ago after being paid off and inactive, but it was mismanaged for years, leaving her with a “very poor” FICO […]
Investing guru Rick Rule claims the US government ‘counterfeits 100%’ of its money — and reveals 1 major asset to avoid going poor. 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. The U.S. dollar is widely regarded as the world’s primary reserve currency, anchoring global trade and investment. But according to legendary investor Rick Rule — former president and CEO […]
Feeling stuck in a stagnating job market? Why ‘job stayers’ are in a better position than they think — plus how to make a 9-to-5 you hate work for you
To stay or not to stay? That is the question facing American workers looking to switch jobs — especially those plugging away at jobs they don’t like. That’s because statistics show that, since February, an uncommon trend has taken hold in the U.S. workforce: the salaries of those who stay in their current positions are […]
I’m 36, engaged and finally financially stable — but I just found out my fiancée has been hiding $82K in credit card debt and now she refuses to sign a prenup. Is this a dealbreaker?
You’ve found the one. The love of your life. You’re planning a wedding, dreaming about your future and picturing a lifetime of shared memories. So, a prenup is not even in the picture. But then you get a completely unexpected financial curveball is delivered. That’s what happened to one groom. In the middle of cake […]
This mom commuted 3 hours daily, barely saw her kids — until she ‘Googled’ how to repair cars and now earns over US$400K annually. How to build your own DIY empire
After 10 years of building her career as a medical assistant in Atlanta, Georgia, Desiree Hill felt trapped. Not only was she earning only US$38,094 a year, but the job was getting increasingly stressful. “It was long hours,” she told CNBC Make It. “It was three hours of commuting in Atlanta traffic everyday and I […]
Late rent from an ex hurts U.S. couple’s credit score and homebuying chances. What can you do to protect and improve your credit score in Canada?
It can be a challenge to leave a relationship in the past, especially when there’s a child involved. Even more so if ties to that old flame burn your finances in the here and now. That’s the situation Beth from Philadelphia unfortunately found herself in. Beth called into The Ramsey Show because her husband rents […]