My wife’s small business has been struggling for 4 years and it’s wrecking our finances — she loves her job but I only make $70K a year and we have 2 kids. Is it time to call it quits?
Sometimes, owning a small business can force you and your family into a difficult conversation. Let’s say, for example, that your wife owns a small business that’s been struggling for a few years now. She loves her job and she’s motivated to work her way out of these financial struggles, but the business’ decline has […]
Looking beyond the horizon — how to break free from nosediving airline loyalty programs and chart a smarter course for earning travel rewards
Trouble is brewing on the travel horizon. Once seen as a golden ticket to free flights and VIP perks, airline loyalty programs are leaving frequent flyers grounded. Most airlines offer loyalty programs to encourage people to stick with the same carrier for most of their trips. These loyalty programs allow flyers to earn miles that […]
‘He who has the gold makes the rules’: Trump roars back at tariff critics — while declaring himself ‘the greatest friend’ of American capitalism. Do you agree?
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. Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have sparked a chorus of criticism from across the political and economic spectrum — with lawmakers, CEOs and economists warning of rising costs and escalating […]
More than three-quarters of Gen Z Canadians are ready to invest their tax returns
It can often be difficult to know where to start when it comes to investments. For many Gen Z Canadians especially, it can be much more difficult to invest, with lower incomes compared to those who have been in the workforce longer. But a new TD Trust survey reveals 76% of Gen Z Canadians are […]
This Illinois homeowner got back $1,200, slashed heating bill by 50% with 1 popular tax credit — but ‘there is a risk’ it will go away soon. Are you using it now?
As homeowners, we’ve all likely been hit with a crazy high utility bill during peak winter and summer. In fact, U.S. households recently faced average natural gas bills of $602 per month during the past winter. You can cut those costs by retrofitting your home with efficient upgrades, like adding insulation, sealing gaps and heat […]
‘Lowlife idiots’: Michigan crooks target Dodge Ram dashboard touchscreens in string of thefts — here’s how this simple, 30-second crime could impact all drivers
Police in St. Claire Shores, Michigan, are warning drivers following a string of thefts of dashboard screens from select Dodge Ram trucks — a crime they say takes 30 seconds to pull off. “It only takes a couple of screws to get the touchscreen out,” Det. Ben Leitch told Fox 2 Detroit in a story […]
Analysts warn of $3,500 iPhones if Trump actually brings back manufacturing jobs to the US — here’s why Americans will be left holding the bag
President Donald Trump says his tariffs on imported goods are encouraging companies to invest in the U.S., claiming that will lead to "better-paying American jobs making beautiful American-made cars, appliances, and other goods." But critics say it could take years for American workers to develop the 21st-century manufacturing skills that overseas workers have already mastered. […]
Rent hikes shake Maryland city: tenants fight for stability as community faces uncertain future — here’s the pros and cons of rent control
With rent prices soaring and longtime residents being forced out, Rockville, Maryland tenants are demanding urgent action from city leaders to stabilize housing costs before their community becomes unrecognizable. Renters, who make up 50% of Rockville’s population, have shared their frustration with 7News about how increasing rents are driving long-time residents out of the community. […]
‘Finally said no’: Airline passenger’s seat-swap rejection sparks flurry of support. Here’s what an etiquette expert has to say — and how to get the seat you want without breaking the bank
A Reddit post that went viral spurred debate around seat-swapping on flights and issues of fairness, entitlement and airplane etiquette. The "finally said no" poster in the "r/delta" forum shared their experience with a couple asking to swap seats so they could sit together. Describing themselves as a lifelong "people pleaser," the poster explained they’d […]
‘Something worse than a recession’: Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says Trump’s economic agenda could be catapulting the US toward a world order ‘very much like the 1930s’
The founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, is voicing concern that President Donald Trump’s economic agenda could lead to “something worse than a recession.” “Right now, we are at a decision-making point and very close to a recession,” billionaire investor Ray Dalio told NBC’s Meet the Press. “And I’m worried […]
