Extreme weather in Eastern Canada causes $260M in damage
The rise in extreme weather events due to climate change has seen a significant impact on insurance costs in Canada across the last decade plus. So far, it seems as though 2025 is showing no hint of bucking that trend. A severe storm and mid-winter thaw in February that struck parts of Ontario, Quebec and […]
‘The biggest win ever’: Ohio woman, 73, recovers most of $42K she lost in ‘tech support’ scam — because she acted quickly. What you need to know to protect yourself from this growing threat
Scam artists target older Americans online, thinking they’re easy prey — like one 73-year-old woman in Delhi Township, Ohio, who handed over $42,000 in bitcoin in an online scam. But that’s how the story begins. It’s not how it ends. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should […]
Walmart CEO says food prices are a major source of ‘frustration and pain’ for lower income customers. Here’s what’s to blame for rising prices and what you can do to save
Soaring food prices have been hurting consumers for years. But things are coming to a head, especially as retailers and consumers grapple with tariff concerns. According to Bloomberg, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon recently shared at the Economic Club of Chicago that food prices are still elevated — and that consumers are showing signs of "stress […]
Vermont producers left with alcohol that ‘can’t just be sold here’: Distillery loses business in Canada due to tariffs — what businesses can do to brace for impact
When Caledonia Spirits, a Vermont-based distillery known for its Barr Hill Gin, spent four months preparing an order for shipment to Quebec, the company expected their bottles to reach customers across the border. Instead, after President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada in early February, the order was abruptly canceled. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has an important message for the next wave of American retirees — here’s how he says you can best weather the US retirement crisis
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. As sage billionaires go, BlackRock chairman and CEO Larry Fink belongs in the same rarefied air as Warren Buffett. And while he probably stopped worrying about his own nest […]
This paper and recycling businessman worth $12.5 billion is moving after Trump’s victory — here’s where he’s going. Plus 3 ways to follow his lead in 2025
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 victory in the U.S. presidential election has sparked a wave of relocations among high-net-worth individuals. For instance, Ellen DeGeneres and her partner, Portia de Rossi, have reportedly […]
‘Everybody’s hurting’: Even high-income shoppers are turning to Dollar Tree to buy necessities. Are you doing what other Americans are doing in the face of economic uncertainty?
The CEO of Dollar Tree believes tough times are driving sales at the discount giant — which operates both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. Reporting on the quarter that ended in February, CEO Michael Creedon noted a year-over-year increase in both foot traffic (0.7%) and average transaction (up 1.3%). Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
‘It’s easy to get fooled’: San Diego woman lost thousands to fake landlord after scoring a $1,000/month ‘deal’ in beachside neighborhood. Here’s how to protect yourself from rental scams
When San Diego resident Alexandria Moya needed a place to live, she was worried that her small budget would be an issue. A one-bedroom apartment in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego costs about $2,700 on average, according to Zumper, which is beyond what she could afford. So when Moya saw a listing priced […]
This Brooklyn landlord says his tenant owes $60,000 in unpaid rent — tried for eviction but the nightmare has only gotten worse. Here’s what happened and how to avoid the same fate
Kemar Lafayette is a Brooklyn landlord who owns a multi-level home in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood. Lafayette has been stuck in the same nightmare since 2021, where an unamed tenant has been giving him the runaround on paying — essentially squatting — racking up $60,000 in unpaid rent. While Lafayette has tried to get her evicted, […]
Can buying in bulk actually cost you more? Why Americans desperate for savings should be wary of warehouse clubs like Costco
With prices rising, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to save money. And one way to do that is through warehouse club retail stores, like Sam’s Club, Costco and BJ’s Wholesale Club. But is membership all it’s cracked up to be? Shopper Britney Downing tells KHOU-11 that she saves on cereal for her five kids. […]
