CheatGPT — California community colleges engage in a cyber battle with scammers who are stealing learning opportunities and millions of dollars in financial aid meant for legitimate students
California laws require that community colleges in the state accept any legitimate student, and state lawmakers have spent decades making enrollment easier so everyone gets a chance at an education. Unfortunately, as the non-profit news agency CalMatters reveals, scammers are using this to their advantage, enrolling in California’s community colleges as fake students to steal […]
Broke young Americans in their 20s may be suffering now — but they’re on track to become richer than you. How $74 trillion will turn ramen noodle dinners into caviar dreams
Gen Z consumers across the world are so financially stretched right now they’re financing burritos with buy-now-pay-later schemes. But their financial lives could look remarkably different in just a few years, according to a recent report by the Bank of America. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what […]
‘It’s not taxed at all’: Warren Buffett said this is the ‘best investment’ you can make to fight inflation — how to put his advice into action
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. With an estimated net worth of $158.1 billion, Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has built a tremendous financial empire. But unlike the high-roller lifestyles of other extremely […]
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 Salt Lake City man’s sense of security was ‘shattered’ after discovering a squatter had been living in his basement for 4 days — plus how to prevent it from happening to you
Imagine finding a man had been living in your basement storage room for several days, using your cat’s litter box as a bathroom and going through your personal papers. This horrifying nightmare was a reality for Zeb Pischnotte, a Salt Lake City homeowner who discovered a man had spent several days undetected in his house. […]
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here’s what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
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. With over 30 years of fielding listener calls and cultivating a devoted audience, Dave Ramsey has become one of the rare experts truly in tune with the nation’s financial […]
Dating in Canada: 3 cheap date ideas, plus tips for planning affordable third date ideas
Dating in Canada is hard and making it to the third date is a big deal. Ask any experienced dating app user — where a simple swipe right or left can make or break a budding romance. For single Canadians, making it to the third date adds a bit of pressure — for the expectation […]
I’m 65, single and just inherited $420,000 from my mom who recently passed away. How do I make sure this money lasts?
Preparing for retirement isn’t always about stashing a portion of your paychecks for your golden years. For some, it’s about accepting a windfall late in life and trying to make the money stretch. Let’s say, for example, that you’re 65, single and you’ve just inherited $420,000 from your late mother. Considering that the median 401(k) […]
‘It’s a little crazy’: Car loan defaults in the US hit an all-time high as consumers grapple with higher costs — here’s how to manage your auto loan responsibly
As of January, over 6% of auto loans were delinquent by 60 days or more, according to Fitch Ratings. With the recent trend of vehicle prices rising and car payments surging, the outbreak of delinquencies might have only been a matter of time. But this uptick offers an insight into the fact that many households […]
California wineries are being walloped as Canada retaliates with its own 25% tariffs — amid rising costs and the threat of a 200% EU tariff — alarming the entire industry
California wineries, which produce about 80% of American wine, are being slammed by Trump’s tariffs. Canada has issued retaliatory tariffs of 25% in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, and a number of the country’s provinces have pulled U.S. liquor off the shelves. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
