4 things you should start refusing to buy in 2026 (if you want wealth and freedom ASAP). How many are hurting you?
Wealth and financial freedom are often conflated with higher income. But the way you spend money has just as much of an impact. In fact, many high-income families struggle to outearn their bad spending habits. Nearly half of all American adults earning over $100,000 say they’re living paycheck to paycheck, while 36% of those earning […]
North Carolina man who voted for Trump forced to shut family lumber mill, cut 50 jobs due to tariffs. What’s next for rural America?
Wilson Jones stands in what used to be the heart of his family’s lumber empire — the Mackeys Ferry Sawmill in North Carolina. But instead of the familiar roar of saws cutting through Southern pine, there’s only silence. "I’ve grown all my life in the lumber business," the 60-something mill owner tells Bloomberg (1), his […]
Young adults are investing earlier than ever, and they’re doing it strategically. Here’s how some in Gen Z are playing this year’s volatile market
In years past, Americans would typically start investing in the stock market once they entered their 30s. Baby boomers reportedly began investing at an average age of 35, while those who belong to Gen X began investing at 32 on average, according to the 2024 Schwab Modern Wealth survey (1). Millennials seemed to be much […]
This Florida man paid to have his home lifted by 12 feet — with home elevation on the rise, is it a feasible solution for flood-prone homeowners?
After being displaced by severe flooding in Hudson, Florida, Bobby Laramore and his wife spent nearly a year living in a trailer, waiting for the day they could return home. That day finally came this summer, when their house — now sitting more than 12 feet higher than before — was ready. The couple made […]
Kevin O’Leary spent $13M on rare Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan trading card — smart investment or risky gamble?
There’s an emerging pocket-sized alternative asset that Kevin O’Leary believes in, and it has nothing to do with hot ticket investments like cryptocurrency or real estate. O’Leary, who regularly appears on Shark Tank, made headlines with his record-breaking $12.9 million purchase of a Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan dual-logoman collectible trading card. The deal was […]
Is this fall a good time to strike a deal on a house? 54% of Canadians think so, according to data from REMAX
Canadians are approaching the fall real estate season with a mix of caution and opportunity, according to REMAX Canada’s Fall 2025 Housing Market Update. Nationally, average home prices are expected to decline by roughly 6.5%, with sales down about 5% through the end of 2025. However, regional conditions vary sharply, with Atlantic Canada and the […]
Ramit Sethi blasts the ‘lie’ that tax cuts for rich Americans are good for jobs. And claims conservatives deceive you to serve ‘wealthy overlords’
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The notion that cutting taxes for the wealthy sparks economic growth that eventually benefits everyone lies at the heart of trickle-down economics. But according to personal finance guru Ramit Sethi, that idea simply doesn’t hold up. “I’m rich & this is […]
Health officials scrambling to fix new Medicare directory after report finds widespread coverage errors — how it could leave seniors paying more
In the midst of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, a government tool designed to look up and compare plans has created massive headaches for older Americans. Federal health officials are now scrambling to fix tech issues, first reported by The Washington Post, that are displaying inaccuracies in the new online directory for Medicare Advantage plans […]
President Trump’s plans for Social Security could drain program in 6 years, say experts. How you can help protect your retirement plans
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Being able to retire comfortably is a top concern for many older Americans. A recent AARP survey found that 61% of Americans aged 50+ are worried that they will not have enough savings when they retire. Social Security, a cornerstone of […]
The new 2025 ‘retire comfortably’ number is in. Here’s what Canadians feel they need — and why 95% of us are falling well short of that goal
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. How much do you think you’ll need to retire? Based on recent studies, the average Canadian thinks they’ll need about $1.42 million for a comfortable retirement. Fidelity Canada’s 2025 Retirement Report indicates that people over 45 feel that they’ll need $1.02 […]