Will Trump’s trade war trigger a stock market meltdown? What history reveals about plunging markets and how you can not only protect your investments but leverage tariff turmoil
Wall Street hates uncertainty. But that’s exactly what investors are wrestling with as President Donald Trump continues to send mixed messages on his aggressive tariff policies. Most recently, his administration announced a 90-day pause on a wide-ranging set of "reciprocal" tariffs, save for those levied on China. A baseline 10% tariff remains in place, however, […]
This unemployed Texas man pays $1,200/month for his $56,000 car, has $94,000 in total debt — he blames it on a weird ‘dynamic’ with mother-in-law. Dave Ramsey doesn’t buy it
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. American households carry $1.66 trillion in auto loan balances collectively, according to the Federal Reserve. While there may be many different excuses that justify taking on massive auto debt, […]
‘I’m tired of Elon Musk’: This Tesla owner traded in his Model Y because he was ‘embarrassed to drive it’ — here’s how to effectively manage disputes with your dealership
After almost three years of owning a Tesla Model Y, Joe Romer traded in his car because he’s no longer a fan of Elon Musk. “I’m tired of Elon Musk and all of his garbage,” Romer told CNN, sharing his reason for wanting to trade in his car. “I’m getting rid of [my Model Y] […]
I’m 42 years old with no retirement savings — am I going to be up a creek without a paddle? Here’s why it’s never too late to try to turn the tide and rescue your retirement
Picture John, a 42-year-old who hasn’t started putting away money for retirement yet. He doesn’t have any savings or even an emergency fund set aside for unexpected expenses, and he’s starting to panic. Sound familiar? If you’re in your 40s and haven’t put much thought into retirement savings, now’s the time to get serious. The […]
You worked hard for your tax refund — don’t waste it. Here are 5 strategies, from experts, to turn your tax refund into real security, freedom and maybe a bit of joy
Were you quick to submit your taxes the minute the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) started accepting T1 returns on Feb. 19, 2025? Or were you planning to wait until the last minute and file by the April 30 deadline? Either way, it’s time to consider the best strategy if you anticipate a tax refund. According […]
‘I’m powerless’: New Jersey family left in the dark after $55,000 solar panel system breaks down and the company files for bankruptcy — what customers can do when a business goes belly-up
Kira Traore says she was paying exactly zero dollars in electricity bills for her home in New Jersey — until late last year when the self-sustaining solar power system broke down. The timing couldn’t have been worse — the company that the family purchased the system from had just filed for bankruptcy, according to CBS […]
‘Addicted to price hikes’: Disney is having internal concerns over the soaring cost of its theme parks, report says — is the ‘House of Mouse’ pricing out middle-class families for good?
For generations, a trip to Disney has been a rite of passage for American families. It is a place where kids can hug their favorite characters, parents can relive childhood nostalgia, and memories are made on Main Street, U.S.A. But is Walt Disney World still “The Happiest Place on Earth”? Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
This Texas city is the ‘happiest’ in the US — more than half of its households make over $100K a year. Here are 3 ways to bolster your finances no matter which city you live in
On the world stage, happiness in the U.S. appears to be trending down, as the country found itself one spot lower than the year prior in the 2025 World Happiness Report. But as a recent study indicates, there are still plenty of cities throughout America where residents are reportedly happy and joyful. One of these […]
‘It will halt life-saving research’: Trump freezes $2.3B in funding to Harvard — threatens school’s tax-exempt status as the White House escalates its crackdown on elite universities
The federal government has already frozen $400 million in funding to Columbia University as part of a campaign targeting elite academic institutions. Now, the Trump administration is setting its sights on Harvard. After the university recently rejected a series of demands from the Trump administration — arguing they would effectively hand control of the school […]
Ray Dalio unveils an ETF based on his ‘All Weather’ strategy — typically just 30% stocks — as recession talk grows louder. Is now the time to follow in the legendary investor’s footsteps?
Just as recession whispers grow louder and market uncertainty sends investors scrambling, legendary investor Ray Dalio has dropped a potential solution for the fearful seeking safety: an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on his renowned "All Weather" portfolio strategy. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? […]
