‘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 […]
‘Now we have tariff panic’: Car buyers across America have been left scrambling to buy before prices go up by the thousands — why purchasing a car in 2025 just keeps getting harder
President Donald Trump’s first round of auto tariffs took effect on April 3, and a New Jersey car dealership says customers are now scrambling to buy now before prices soar. Sales consultant Olivia DeMattio at Maplecrest Ford in Mendham told CBS News that everything on the lot has been moving fast in recent weeks. “I […]
My salary just jumped from $100K to $200K a year — after I landed a dream job. How do I spend the extra money responsibly and still have fun?
Early in your career, big pay increases can happen quickly — you get a new job in a much larger company, you advance through the ranks at your current company or you move to a new industry where salaries are typically higher than you could command before. After the excitement of signing a big contract […]
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that Social Security in the US ‘doesn’t grow with the economy’ — proposes 1 big idea that gives Americans a ‘winning’ feeling. Will Trump really agree to it?
There’s been no shortage of debate over how to shore up Social Security as it barrels toward a funding shortfall in 2035. Now, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is weighing in with a somewhat controversial idea: partial privatization. Speaking with Semafor’s Liz Hoffman, Fink suggested the problem with the nation’s safety net is that it’s restricted […]
Here are the top 6 signs that ‘scream’ you’re pretending to be upper class in America, says The Ramsey Show. How many apply to the people around you?
If you’ve ever met someone whose lifestyle just doesn’t quite add up, you might be dealing with a high-class illusionist — someone pretending to be wealthy. Amidst all the social pressure to keep up with your neighbors and achieve that dream lifestyle, many ordinary Americans are simply faking it until they make it. Don’t miss […]
Washington state may start charging drivers based on mileage and raise its gas tax to 58.4 cents per gallon as fuel-efficient and electric vehicles hurt revenues
For more than 100 years, roads and bridges in Washington state have been paid for with gas taxes. But thanks to more fuel-efficient and electric cars, the tax revenue is declining, says House Transportation Committee Chair Rep. Jake Fey. In a press release, he noted that gas tax revenue funds more than a third of […]
BoC holding rates in April 2025: Who wins and who loses with latest Bank of Canada rate announcement?
After seven consecutive rate cuts, the Bank of Canada (BoC) hit pause — holding its key policy rate at 2.75% on April 16, 2025 — as growing uncertainty around U.S. tariffs clouds the country’s economic outlook. Canada’s central bank chose not to issue its usual economic forecast, citing an inability to predict how trade tensions […]
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 […]
Prof G warns that rich Americans ‘hoard’ too much money and calls it a ‘virus that infects’ the US — says anything above $10M/year makes no difference to that person. Here’s his tax answer
Hoarding possessions is considered to be a mental-health disorder, but is hoarding wealth considered to be a similar psychological issue? Scott Galloway, professor of marketing at New York University, certainly thinks so. 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 […]
With BoC rates holding steady amid global uncertainty, now’s the time to rethink your finances: 7 key ways to reshape your money decisions
The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced the second rate drop of 2025 — with a 25 basis point rate cut to its overnight rate. The rate cut of 0.25% was announced on March 16, 2025, following a 25 basis point drop in January of this year, which followed a 50 basis point cut in December […]
