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 […]
‘Right now we’re sitting on 4.5 months of inventory’: Houston housing market cools after years of seller dominance — how to make the most of it
In a housing market that’s been pro-seller for a while, many Houston buyers have been scared off, choosing to rent instead. However, as things shift into buyer territory, Houstonians may soon see the scales tip in their favor, with more opportunities for discounts or other perks. For instance, the Woolcoxes recently found their dream home. […]
This Houston woman lost her grandmother’s home to a title theft scheme involving at least 37 properties. Why scammers can easily perpetrate this fraud — and how to protect your property
Alba Martinez wasn’t supposed to be transferring a property deed, but was caught on camera at the Harris County Clerk’s Office trying to do just that. A clerk turned her away, though, and for good reason. A judge recently signed a restraining order blocking Alba and her husband, Jarin, from any deed transfers, reports Houston’s […]
Do you rely on your monthly Social Security check to get by? Here are 3 simple money moves for US seniors during Trump’s presidency
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. Many Americans are heavily reliant — even solely reliant — on their Social Security benefit to get by in retirement. More than half of non-retired Americans (53%) expect to […]
Peter Schiff says gold just hit a ‘monumental moment’ after soaring to $3,000/ounce — claims now is the ‘perfect time’ to buy despite ‘media silence.’ Are you prepped for more shocks ahead?
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. Investors may be feeling uneasy as stocks struggle amid ongoing trade tensions and tariffs. But according to economist Peter Schiff, one asset is standing out amid the uncertainty: gold. […]
I’m 57 years old and paid off my 1,300-square-foot house 6 months ago — but I’m upgrading my HVAC system and need new flooring. How can I finance this without racking up long-term debt?
You’ve done it. At 57 years old, you’ve cleared the mortgage on your home — a major milestone most Americans only dream about. No more monthly payments looming, no lender breathing down your neck. But now, with epic timing, your HVAC system decides to give up the ghost with summer just around the corner and […]
New Brunswick man fined more than $4K for an accident that happened 60 years ago
An 86-year-old New Brunswick man is facing a hefty fine for an accident he has no memory of — an incident that took place 65 years ago in Toronto. Ossie Gildart was shocked to learn that his driver’s licence had been suspended due to an uninsured accident from 1960, after a recent fender-bender led him […]
America’s ‘sandwich generation’ is taking care of young kids, aging parents, themselves — but at a serious cost to their financial future. Here’s the math and how to adjust
They dreamed of retiring at 62, but now, the Gomezes are staring down another decade of work. The husband and wife are in their 50s and they told CBS News they’re drowning in financial obligations. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here […]
My grandmother died and left me her home but I only make $36K/year and struggle to afford the mortgage. I want to sell but I’m afraid this is my one chance to ever own a home — what do I do?
Inheriting a home can be a great thing — but it can also come with problems if you don’t have the money to pay for it. Let’s say you have a $36,000 per year job, and the home has a $1,100 mortgage — but property taxes and insurance also must be paid, and keep going […]
Mark Tilbury’s net worth growth strategy is clear as day: Focus on the first $100K
Looking for that ticket to the millionaire club? Borrowing from investment guru Charlie Munger, YouTube investing star, Mark Tilbury, has some advice: Tap into the power of compounding and focus on your first $100K. According to Tilbury, if young investors concentrate on investing small sums of money each month into a low-cost index fund, then […]
