‘This is not real’: Wisconsin woman loses $80,000 trying to surprise husband with crypto windfall — only for him to discover she’d been scammed. How to protect yourself from investment fraud

It was supposed to be the ultimate wedding anniversary surprise, a secret investment that would unlock wealth the couple never knew. Instead, a Wisconsin woman ended up more than $80,000 in the hole — the victim of a cruel crypto scam that lured her in with promises of sky-high returns and faked investment dashboards. Don’t […]

10 best neighbourhoods in Montreal

One of Canada’s largest urban centres, Montreal is known as a vibrant Quebecois city, rich in history, culture and culinary delights. The city’s bilingual reputation adds a certain “je ne sais quoi” to the allure of the metropolis. Despite its harsh winters, Montreal rewards its residents with a bevy of welcoming and personality-rich neighbourhoods that […]

‘Devastating to us’: These Massachusetts homeowners just got notice their homes are set to be destroyed — what homeowners need to know about their rights when it comes to eminent domain

Plans to replace the Sagamore Bridge, a major access point to Cape Cod, have sparked controversy as several homeowners face losing their properties to eminent domain. While many local drivers welcome the infrastructure improvements, affected residents are struggling with uncertainty about compensation, relocation and the impact on property values. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]

Rocket is set to buy Mr. Cooper in $9.4B deal, servicing over $2.1T in loans for nearly 10 million Americans. What does the power move mean for the future of mortgages?

In a deal set to shake up the mortgage industry, Rocket Companies is making a "bombshell" acquisition, buying Mr. Cooper, the largest mortgage servicer in America. The deal, worth $9.4 billion, will give Rocket a massive $2.1 trillion servicing portfolio, reaching nearly 10 million customers — that’s roughly one in six mortgages in the United […]

I barely drive my Volvo SUV — but I can’t decide if I should downsize to save money or hold on to it for a few more years. Will trading it in sooner save me much more money?

Thinking of downsizing your vehicle to save money? Not so fast. Downsizing a vehicle could save you money if, for example, the new car offers better fuel efficiency and it’s a model that generally costs less to maintain. But your overall out-of-pocket costs will also depend on factors like how long you’ve owned your current […]

A researcher spoke to 100 millionaires to uncover their best money-making secrets — and came away with 3 big takeaways. Use them now to make your own 7-figure fortune

Jamie Catmull, host of The Richer Way podcast, has spent years interviewing more than 100 millionaires — from high-powered CEOs and industry leaders to self-made entrepreneurs — to uncover the key to their success. "I wanted to help people take more control of their finances … share how (highly successful people) dealt with setbacks and […]

Sophisticated con artists aren’t just using AI and deepfake technology to steal your identity and money — global fraudsters posing as U.S. job seekers are out to steal jobs and salaries too

As if the job market wasn’t tough enough, now job seekers must compete with con artists using stolen identities, AI and deepfake techniques to get hired. Even technology companies can fall for the scams. Pindrop Security, a company that helps detect fraud in voice interactions, has encountered such situations firsthand. The company shortlisted a candidate […]

‘It’s outrageous’: Colorado condo owners face $8,341 fee thanks to damage from a hailstorm last year — here’s why HOAs can do that, and what your options are if the same happens to you

When a severe hailstorm hit the First Creek Farm condominium complex in Aurora, Colorado, residents of the building had no idea the bad weather could end up costing them thousands. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what has happened, as the storm did $4 million in damage to the complex. While there was insurance on the building, the […]

‘No going backwards’: As Donald Trump’s tariffs fuel rising US-Canada tensions, dual citizen feels the ‘strain’ — how international relations can affect your wallet

As political tensions rise between the U.S. and Canada, partly fueled by President Donald Trump‘s tariff policies, some people are caught in the middle. Denise Amato, who currently lives in Tonawanda, New York, is a dual citizen of both countries. She says the current political climate has been challenging to navigate with her family and […]