This 30-year-old from NYC says every job has an ‘expiration date’ — here’s how she used that mindset to scale the corporate ladder and double her income from $72K to $186K in just 4 years
Cinneah El Amin didn’t just climb the corporate ladder, she scaled it with a toolkit in one hand and a strategy in the other. The 30-year-old product manager — and founder of the financial and career education platform Flynanced — managed to more than double her salary in just four years, jumping from $72,000 in […]
‘Be very wary’: Bank manager saves Ohio couple from losing $17,000 in scam — how to recognize the warning signs of financial fraud
One Ohio couple was nearly tricked out of $17,000 — before a Chase Bank manager in Westlake stepped in and foiled the scammer’s plan. The bank manager became suspicious and alerted police when the couple tried to withdraw the cash to pay for what they thought was a warrant from the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Should Canadian retirees own or rent their home? Use this simple ‘5x5x5 rule’ to figure it out
Faced with the rising cost of living, many American retirees are looking to control one of the most fundamental expenses: housing. Since the pandemic, the cost of housing has remained stubbornly high. According to a recent report, home affordability slipped further in January, as rising prices raised the income needed for a mortgage in 12 […]
‘Alligator projects’: San Diego residents resisting ‘over-built, bloated monstrosities’ popping up in their backyards — why they take issue with this solution to the housing shortage
Jim LaMattery, a San Diego residential real estate agent, has been working tirelessly to fight against what he calls “alligator projects.” The projects are accessory dwelling units (ADU) built by developers, which LaMattery gave the nickname to because of the way alligators “‘pop up’ unexpectedly as they aren’t legally required to give notice to neighbors […]
Quebec could employ a quarter of the country’s tech workers by 2030
Chances are, you’ve heard a relative or friend say you should “get a job in tech.” Of course, that’s not always feasible or of interest, but if you’re someone with an aptitude for and interest in a career in tech, you may want to look to Quebec. A new report from the Information Communications and […]
Canadians are experiencing mental health decline in the workplace
Your mental health doesn’t stop mattering as soon as you enter the office, and for many, their workplace issues only exacerbate troubles with their mental health. A new report from Dialogue Health Technologies reveals a third of Canadians are feeling a mental health decline thanks to financial pressures and poor work-life balance. "Employees often don’t […]
‘He’s a coward investor’: Grant Cardone says Warren Buffett’s big investments have 1 crucial trait in common — it makes money ‘while you sleep’ so you don’t have to ‘work until you die’
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. Real estate mogul Grant Cardone isn’t known for holding back, even when sharing his views on investing legends like Warren Buffett. “Warren Buffet does not buy stocks,” Cardone declared […]
Chicago taxpayers to shoulder $1.8 million after settling lawsuit over controversial plans to house 2,000 migrants on vacant lot — what happened and why there’s nothing to show for the effort
What do you do if your city promises to pay you, but fails to do so? That’s precisely what happened to the owners of a vacant lot in Brighton Park, a neighborhood in Chicago. NBC 5 reports that Barnacres Corporation filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago in 2024 for a breach of contract. […]
Trump’s presidency is slowing US tourism — here’s how much it’s expected to dip and what it could mean for your retirement plans
Though President Trump has only been in office for three months, sweeping changes in his international relations policies have created huge economic impacts, not least of which is the impact on the tourism industry in the United States. With both heavy tariffs and the threat of invasion impacting relations with our north-of-the-border neighbors, Canadian travelers […]
Are recession fears keeping you up at night? Here are 3 strategic moves to protect your finances as Trump’s trade wars escalate
Recession fears have dogged Americans since the Covid years, and they’re showing no signs of stopping. In March, J.P. Morgan’s chief economist said there’s a 40% chance the U.S. will face a recession in 2025. Veronica Willis, global investment strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, says that whether a recession is coming or not, the […]
