San Diego bans grocery stores from offering digital-only coupons, arguing seniors and low-income families end up paying more
San Diego has banned grocery stores from offering only digital coupons after the San Diego City Council voted unanimously in favor of the Grocery Pricing Transparency Ordinance. It’s just one move by states looking to alleviate the financial burden many families are facing at the grocery store. The ordinance, which still has to return to […]
‘I could be dead in a year or two’: Social Security asks California man with HIV to repay $201K in disability benefits — here’s what to do if Social Security slashes your benefits
Government spending and jobs are being cut across the board, and it doesn’t seem like there isn’t an agency left untouched — including Social Security. This became all too real, and frightening, for Paul Aguilar, who recently got a letter from the agency telling him his disability benefits had been slashed. Even worse? The agency […]
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 […]
California suspects found with $500K in stolen sports cards, hundreds of pinched passports and loaded gun after dramatic arrest, police say — here’s how to avoid shelling out on stolen goods
Mitchell Guttenberg, co-owner of Bullpen Sports HQ in El Segundo, California, wasn’t about to get fooled twice. When two familiar faces walked into his store on April 10, he called the police, according to KTLA 5, and in doing so he may have helped crack a major theft case. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
US Secret Service seizes a second website tied to ‘pig butchering’ scam that defrauded mostly older Americans of more than $4.5M — here’s how to keep your loved ones safe
The U.S. Secret Service in New York has seized a second web domain tied to a growing type of cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering,” in which scammers build trust with their victims before financially gutting them through fake crypto investment platforms. The Secret Service reports that from November 2023 to March 2024, the domain […]
Bag it before it’s gone: Shopping for a smart, stylish hedge for your portfolio? Here’s why investing in tangible luxury can both pad your wallet and protect it from inflation
LVMH lost its title as Europe’s most valuable luxury company — and Hermès didn’t need a runway to take the lead. The luxury conglomerate behind Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Sephora reported €20.3 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2025. While that signals solid performance, particularly in Europe, a softer U.S. market, lower […]
Finance professor bought Nvidia at US$0.48/share — but sold early and missed a life-changing gain of more than 25,000%. Here’s how investors can avoid his mistake 2025
Long-term investing can test even the most disciplined investors. With markets swinging on everything from AI breakthroughs to political headwinds, the temptation to act emotionally — especially during big wins or downturns — is real. Amos Nadler, a behavioural finance expert and former professor at Western University’s Ivey Business School, knows this first-hand. Years ago, […]
This Vietnam vet, 84, was forced to sell her ‘dream’ retirement home after new owners jacked up monthly costs from $1,395 to $6,500 — how she lost out on $100,000 and a warning to seniors
Many seniors across the country would consider their senior living community a safe haven. But for some, these properties turn out to be money traps right when their personal finances are most fragile. Martha Bray, an 84-year-old Vietnam veteran, found herself trapped in such an unfortunate situation. After 10 years of living at River Glen […]
‘Significant downsizing’: Federal agency job cuts hit NIOSH hard in Morgantown. Here’s why workers and local economies are vulnerable — and what to do if you’re affected
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is laying off hundreds of workers. Though details are limited, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) President Cecil E. Roberts said in a recent statement, “NIOSH began laying off hundreds of workers who are engaged in research and the improvement of products and practices that literally […]
You’ve earned every dollar — make it count. Here are 6 strategies to help you keep more of your hard-earned money this tax season
There’s an old adage that goes something like, “What’s the difference between tax reduction and tax evasion? About five years in jail.” As a Canadian, you have the right to reduce the amount of income tax you pay, but what you can’t do is evade taxes. Even rich folks with accounts in Panama can get […]
