We trusted TurboTax — now we owe $14K: Ontario families blindsided by CRA bills after alleged tax software glitch
A number of everyday folks across Ontario — hardworking, tax-paying, kid-raising families — are suddenly getting slapped with jaw-dropping reassessments from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We’re talking about surprise bills in the $10,000 to $14,000 range. Yikes. At the centre of the storm is Jessica Medrano, a mom from Toronto who’s been faithfully using […]
I’m 38, lost my job last week, and my basement just got flooded — which will cost me a depressing $20,000. My parents don’t have money to lend me. Is taking out a HELOC my only option?
One of the biggest risks that come with owning a home is the potential for emergency repairs. And while there’s never an ideal time to be hit with an urgent reno that’ll cost you thousands, these emergencies have a knack for popping up at the worst of times. Let’s say, for example, that you’re 38 […]
‘This is a game-changer’: Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran says this 1 big megatrend is about to alter US real estate forever — are you prepared to profit or will you panic?
Barbara Corcoran knows a thing or two about real estate. The Shark Tank star built a $100 million net worth and has spent decades at the top of the industry. And according to Corcoran, a new era of home buying is on the horizon thanks to one tool: artificial intelligence. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
I’m 31, locked in a great mortgage rate of 4.75 % when I bought my home 2 years ago, paying $1,000/month, all-in. Now, my boyfriend wants to buy a place together. Should I buy a second home?
A 31-year-old homeowner has found herself in a common modern-day dilemma: Should she stay put in a home she owns (with a great mortgage rate) or take the next step with her partner and buy a second home together? Understandable if she didn’t want to sell — she’s owned her home for less than two […]
I’m 28 years old and my dad’s wealth management guy took me on as a favor — but he’s put my entire $50,000 in a single investment. Is this OK or is he setting me up for disaster?
The benefit of hiring someone to manage your money is getting expert investment advice that protects your portfolio from market volatility while fueling its growth. But, what if you’re paying for advice you don’t agree with? Say you’ve decided to use your father’s wealth manager to oversee your own money, only they decide to put […]
Air travel between the US and Canada is set to plunge 70%, and domestic tourism has also slowed — how to plan your trips as Trump’s policies hit travel demand
Many Canadians have decided not to travel in the U.S. as a trade war rages. 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 this $1B private […]
Elon Musk, father of 14, warns America needs more babies — and that ‘civilization will disappear’ unless birth rates improve. But DOGE just cut billions for maternal healthcare. What gives?
It’s the last thing maternal advocates want to hear, but Senior Advisor to the President Elon Musk — the father of 14 — has repeatedly warned that declining birth rates around the world threaten civilization. Yet under Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), billions in funding for maternal health care, research and community support programs […]
Warren Buffett dumped 2 US-based investments he’s told millions of Americans to buy for years — should you get rid of them too?
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. Warren Buffett is not only one of the savviest investors of our time, but also one of the wealthiest. The Oracle of Omaha now has an estimated net worth […]
I’m 36 with $11,000 in debt and no savings. I only make $3,000 per month plus an additional $800 through side gigs. How can I turn things around?
Being in your mid-30s with mounting debt and no safety net can feel like you’re stuck in financial quicksand. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, carrying $11,000 in debt and bringing in $3,800 a month — $3,000 from your main job and another $800 from side gigs — it can seem impossible to get ahead […]
Trump’s 25% car tariff has some buyers seeing $10,000 price hikes overnight. Should you wait to buy a new car, or will things only get worse?
With Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported cars now in effect, car shoppers are scrambling to get into a new vehicle before prices climb even higher. Walnut Creek Toyota in California sold 70 cars the weekend before the tariffs took hold April 3, fueled by promotions warning, “The tariff clock is ticking.” Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
