This hedge fund legend warns US stock market will crash a stunning 80% — claims ‘Armageddon’ is coming. Don’t believe him? He earned 4,144% during COVID. Here’s 3 ways to protect yourself
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. The U.S. stock market has taken a beating as Trump’s tariff-fueled sell-offs continue to rattle investors. But according to one prominent bear, the worst is yet to come. Mark […]
Rent hikes shake Maryland city: tenants fight for stability as community faces uncertain future — here’s the pros and cons of rent control
With rent prices soaring and longtime residents being forced out, Rockville, Maryland tenants are demanding urgent action from city leaders to stabilize housing costs before their community becomes unrecognizable. Renters, who make up 50% of Rockville’s population, have shared their frustration with 7News about how increasing rents are driving long-time residents out of the community. […]
What are the income tax brackets for the 2024 tax year?
Tax season is upon us. Gathering your T-slips and receipts to start crunching the numbers can be anxiety inducing. If you think you might owe money, getting an early start can help soften the blow. Regardless of your situation, knowing the tax brackets helps you prepare. Read More: Find the best tax software to help […]
I use my credit card like a debit card and earned $600 in rewards in 2024. I think this is ‘free money’ but my friends tell me it’s not. So what are the drawbacks?
Could using your credit card lead to free money? Possibly — if you treat credit cards the same way you would a debit card. For example, you sign up for a cashback credit card offering 5% on grocery store purchases and spend $12,000 on groceries in a year. By paying off your balance in full […]
Atlanta man gets 12 years in prison for defrauding NBA star Dwight Howard out of $7 million. But it’s not just the rich and famous falling for these investment scams — how to protect yourself
Atlanta businessman Calvin Darden Jr., a career fraudster with previous convictions, is facing 12 years in prison for his latest scam, convincing former NBA player Dwight Howard to part with $7 million for a fake bid to purchase WNBA team the Atlanta Dream. Darden Jr. worked with Howard’s agent Charles Briscoe to convince the baller […]
San Francisco’s Chinatown shops are struggling as trade war drives up costs, leading to tough choices for business owners — raise prices or risk losing customers
The heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown is under siege — not by bulldozers or policy bans, but by something just as destructive: the trade war. The neighbourhood’s small shops are feeling the pinch from U.S. tariffs on China, which are now at 145%. The owners have weathered economic downturns for generations, shifting demographics, and even […]
Pulling six figures and still pulling faces — here’s why the prospect of a recession has wealthy Gen Zers panicking, plus 7 tips on how to recession-proof your future
Making six figures should feel like financial freedom — but for one 26-year-old posting to Reddit, it’s a source of stress as fears of a looming recession weigh heavily on her. Despite earning a $100K salary, having just $2,500 in monthly expenses, fully paid-off student loans, $7,500 in savings and $40,000 in a 401(k), this […]
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 […]
‘I am livid’: This Chicago couple says squatters took over their vacant South Side home — and police won’t remove them. Here’s how to protect yourself (and your property) from being preyed on
A Chicago couple is urging legislators to take action after squatters allegedly moved into their South Side house and refused to leave. Marcia Lee and her husband, Carlton Lee, never thought they’d be facing off against a family of squatters when they listed their home for sale. "We have been fighting to get these people […]
Gift card fraud on the rise: What Canadians need to know to stay protected
Gift cards may be a convenient and popular gifting choice, but they’re also a hot target for scammers. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Canadians reported losing over $3.8 million to gift card fraud in 2021 alone, a number that experts believe underrepresents the full extent of the problem. In a recent Toronto Star feature, […]
