‘Vacant land is very easy to steal’: Scammers are impersonating landowners to sell properties to unsuspecting buyers — here’s how to protect yourself
Your dream plot of land may be nothing more than a scam. Lisa Shaw has been selling properties in suburban New Jersey for more than two decades. When she was contacted by a Canadian citizen living in England to get help selling his Randolph, NJ plot of land, she didn’t immediately suspect something fishy was […]
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to give homeowners a $1,000 property tax rebate — but lawmakers are not convinced that’s what the state needs. Here are the 3 plans proposed
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has a bold proposal to give $1,000 rebates to homeowners as property tax relief. 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 region has the nation’s largest wealth and income gaps — with just 9 households controlling more wealth than the entire bottom half
When you think of Silicon Valley, the first thing that comes to mind is technological innovation. But it’s also home to a lot of money. 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 […]
‘Those folks that were involved… will be held accountable:’ A scammer stole $800K from a Florida school board by faking a vendor email. Here’s how to avoid the same trap
A scammer pretending to be a construction vendor tricked the Citrus County School Board in Inverness, Florida, into sending more than $800,000 to the wrong bank account. The fraud wasn’t discovered until the real vendor called to say they hadn’t received their payment. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, $846,864.86 was intended for a […]
Should Canadian retirees own or rent their home? Use this simple ‘5x5x5 rule’ to figure it out
Faced with the rising cost of living, many American retirees are looking to control one of the most fundamental expenses: housing. Since the pandemic, the cost of housing has remained stubbornly high. According to a recent report, home affordability slipped further in January, as rising prices raised the income needed for a mortgage in 12 […]
Looking beyond the horizon — how to break free from nosediving airline loyalty programs and chart a smarter course for earning travel rewards
Trouble is brewing on the travel horizon. Once seen as a golden ticket to free flights and VIP perks, airline loyalty programs are leaving frequent flyers grounded. Most airlines offer loyalty programs to encourage people to stick with the same carrier for most of their trips. These loyalty programs allow flyers to earn miles that […]
This Oklahoma woman — posing as a man — scammed 4 seniors out of a stunning $1,500,000, officials say. Now she faces 62 years in jail. How to protect yourself from a similar scheme
In December 2024, a man named Jason Morris persuaded his online girlfriend — a senior woman living in Oklahoma — to send him $120,000 to bring an oil vessel he supposedly owned back to shore. Once the tanker returned, Morris promised, the couple would move in together. When the woman’s bank held the funds, likely […]
More than half of Canadian organizations plan to invest in agentic AI
AI is everywhere these days, in all of our devices, search engines and much more. While much of the impact is still unknown in these early days, it’s clear AI integration is here to stay. The latest KPMG poll shows more than half of Canadian organizations plan to invest in agentic AI in the next […]
DoorDash has a new ‘buy now, pay later’ option — but some experts are skeptical. Would you try it despite the growing ‘debt binge’ in the US?
DoorDash is best known as an app that allows people to order food for delivery. That’s why it may come as a surprise that it’s partnered with a service called Klarna that allows customers to finance purchases. It may seem odd to finance — or pay over time — for takeout food, but the company’s […]
I’m 32 and want to invest in stocks but don’t know where to start. How can I make the most of my money for long-term growth?
If you haven’t started investing in the stock market, you’re not alone. Nearly half (48%) of American adults don’t have any investment assets, according to a 2024 report by asset management firm Janus Henderson. The reasons why included a preference for more accessible assets like cash, being in debt or not understanding how to invest. […]
