My wife and I love our kids equally — but we always end up giving our daughter — who’s married with a baby — more money than our single son and I worry he’ll resent us one day. What do we do?
You love your children. After all, each of them is wonderful in their own way. You enjoy visiting each of them and watching as their lives unfold. But let’s say you and your spouse, both 68 and retired, have started offering financial assistance to your adult daughter and her growing family. Only now, you’re wondering […]
‘What do I live on?’: Florida’s seniors are becoming homeless at an increasingly rapid rate — here’s what experts say is driving this alarming trend
For decades, Florida has drawn in newcomers with its promise of sunshine and opportunity. Many envision the Sunshine State as a paradise of endless coastlines and idyllic retirement living. However, the reality that many seniors face stands in stark contrast to these postcard-perfect expectations. In recent years, seniors of the state have been especially hard-pressed […]
38% of Americans have taken on second jobs to cover debt payments — how the rise of the reluctant hustler is rewiring careers
With consumer household debt hitting record highs, more Americans are picking up extra work to cover bills and becoming reluctant hustlers. A new survey from AI-powered career platform Zety found that 38% of respondents have taken on side gigs or second jobs to make extra money and keep up with their debt. The online poll […]
I have $2,700 in extra retirement income each month. Is it enough and what should I do with this money?
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. Before you retire, you want to make sure you have enough income to cover your spending needs. But, plenty of people hope to leave work with the ability to […]
Pittsburgh college student comes home after a month away to find 2 naked strangers in his apartment — why renters should always read closely before signing a contract
There’s nothing like coming home after a month away — unless you walk through the door and find two strangers living in your apartment. That’s what happened to Maverick Crupi, a University of Pittsburgh student. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, […]
‘A lot of people are struggling’: Growing number of Americans using BNPL loans to pay for groceries — and they’re increasingly paying those bills late. What’s behind this troubling trend
When Americans start financing their weekly groceries the same way they might finance a new phone or a plane ticket, something is clearly off. New data suggests that’s exactly what’s happening — and for many, it’s not going well. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
Is a rate cut coming in 2025? Here’s what to watch in the next few weeks and months
As inflation slows and consumer spending stalls, many Canadians are wondering when — or if — the Bank of Canada (BoC) will finally cut interest rates. While a rate cut at the next policy announcement on July 30, 2025, seems unlikely, experts are watching several key indicators to assess whether a move is coming before […]
This Georgia mom used to commute 3 hours, barely seeing her kids — then she ‘Googled’ how to repair cars and now brings in $440,000/year. Here’s how to build your own DIY empire
After 10 years of building up a career as a medical assistant in Atlanta, Georgia, Desiree Hill felt trapped. Not only was she earning just $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 […]
Adults-only, please: travel trends shift in 2025
More travellers are trading bottomless cocktails and family chaos for calmer, more intentional getaways. According to a new Flight Centre survey, 57% of Canadian travellers are opting for adults-only vacations, while 75% say they’d consider a booze-free trip this year. “We’re seeing a real pivot from the ‘do-it-all’ mentality to ‘do-what-matters,’” said Amra Durakovic, Flight […]
This Florida man was set to receive a trove of credit card ‘skimmers’ and cloned cards — until customs agents busted the shipment. Here’s where fraudsters use these data-stealing devices
Three people are facing multiple charges after Florida law enforcement officials busted a massive skimming operation in Hernando County, reports FOX 13. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) began an investigation after U.S. Customs and Border Protection confiscated a shipment of illegal skimming devices headed to the […]