‘Unfit for human habitation’: This Cedar Rapids building has finally been condemned after tenants lived without power or plumbing — what can you do if a landlord leaves your home to rot
Imagine authorities declared your home unlivable — and gave you just days to vacate. That’s the reality for residents of an apartment building in Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa — and now, according to KCRG-TV9, they’re struggling to find new places to stay. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — […]
‘A warning to Americans’: This Yale professor is moving to Canada over ‘political pressure’ put on US schools by Trump. But getting into Canada isn’t easy. Here’s the 1 thing Americans forget
Jason Stanley, a Yale philosophy professor and author of How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them, is leaving the United States to take up a teaching position at the University of Toronto — a decision he said is driven entirely by the political climate under the Trump administration. The federal government is in […]
‘It’s sad’: Florida’s condo fee crisis could trigger the ‘next wave of homeless people’ in the state, says one representative — with seniors on fixed incomes at highest risk
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. A new building safety law that was passed in the wake of the Surfside tragedy in Florida has resulted in a tremendous amount of financial pressure on condo owners. […]
‘No turning back’: This Wall Street ‘permabear’ has been predicting the biggest market crash since 1929 — How you can prepare your portfolio if he’s right
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. Mark Spitznagel, chief investment officer of Universa Investments, told Business Insider in 2024 that he thinks the “worst market crash since 1929” is coming. Now, he claims that the […]
How much cash do you plan to keep on hand after you retire? Here are 3 of the biggest reasons you’ll need a substantial stash of savings in retirement
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. During your working years, it’s important to have cash savings for unplanned expenses. These could run the gamut from home repairs to medical emergencies to a period of unemployment. […]
I’m 60, ready for retirement with $1.2M saved. I plan to live off dividend income — not sell assets. Is this really more risky than a ‘total return’ approach?
At 60, if you have $1.2 million saved for retirement, you have more than double as much as most of your peers, according to Statistics Canada. But even though that’s a lot of money, it’s important to manage your sizeable nest egg carefully. You could try to live off of dividend income from your portfolio, […]
Carney? Poilievre? Singh? In advance of the 2025 election, here’s how to invest in Canada based on party leader
This year’s election cycle is anything but boring, and that’s putting it lightly. Between rising global tensions, and the return of Trump-era tariffs, it’s easy to feel uneasy about investing your money. More investors are looking local for opportunity. There’s a growing “Buy Canada” push from policy-makers, retailers and investors alike. But where does that […]
This Texas city is shaking up the short-term rental market with a new lodging tax — Who stands to win from the local council’s move and who could lose
Short-term rental operators in Austin, Texas are bracing for a financial curveball after the city implemented an 11% “hotel occupancy tax” (HOT) on short-term rentals like those listed on Airbnb and Vrbo. City officials believe the lodging tax, which kicked in April 1, will help regulate the industry and generate revenue for local services. “The […]
Hundreds of Detroit-area auto workers temporarily laid off by GM and Stellantis amid economic uncertainty — how to protect your finances when you’re furloughed
Across Metro Detroit, hundreds of General Motors and Stellantis auto workers have been temporarily laid off this year. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Gain potential quarterly income through […]
My rich sister-in-law added her 10-year-old to her credit card to boost her credit score — should I feel bad for not doing the same for my kids?
Your sister-in-law is not alone: A number of TikTok influencers using the hashtag #generationalwealth are recommending adding your child as an authorized user on your credit card as a “hack” to help them establish a credit history. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t […]
