Canadian cross-border travel hits pandemic lows as costs and concerns rise
Cross-border trips from Canada to the United States hit a pandemic low in February, according to new data showing a sharp decline of nearly 500,000 travelers compared to last year. In February 2025, Canadian travel to the US dropped by 235,000 trips, according to CBP data, marking the steepest year-over-year decline. This trend comes on […]
‘You are going down’: South Carolina Attorney General issues stark warning to scammers siphoning millions from Medicaid — as DOJ charges 324 people nationwide in massive $14.6B fraud bust
A $14.6 billion web of deceit that stretched across the country has prompted a massive federal crackdown in the U.S. health care system. More than 300 people are facing charges nationwide in what the Justice Department calls the largest health care fraud takedown in American history. In North and South Carolina, prosecutors say scammers siphoned […]
There’s a new ‘magic number’ Americans say they’ll need to retire comfortably — and it’s a shocking change since 2024. Here’s how to reach it ASAP without turning to sorcery
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. People often seek easy answers and shortcuts. This is not always a flaw, but a form of efficiency. So, it’s no surprise that many want a magic answer to […]
A Minnesota nonprofit linked to $250 million fraud scheme was just raided by the Feds — the FBI believes its records claiming it fed 1 million children ‘are phony.’ How the scam worked
A Minnesota nonprofit has been raided by the Feds in a new investigation more than a year after last year’s $250 million-meal program fraud scheme. In those allegations, Feeding Our Future is said to have had scammers steal hundreds of millions of dollars from taxpayer-funded nutrition programs for hungry children during the early days of […]
This Hawaii business owner was duped by a customer using a counterfeit $100 bill — made from a real $1 bill. Here’s how to spot phony cash produced with this 1 increasingly common technique
Kevin Costello, owner of Siam Imports, had a bad experience recently receiving payment with cash. A customer came into his store and paid with a fake $100 bill, but it turned out that the bill was actually a legitimate bill made into a counterfeit — and he failed to catch it. "I had a couple […]
‘We’re not trying to punish anyone’: This LA man created a device to deter unhoused people from sleeping outside his condo complex — but some residents would like to see ‘a better solution’
In West Hollywood, a new device called the "Blue Chirper" is stirring controversy as it aims to deter homeless individuals from settling near businesses. Invented by Santa Monica resident Stephen McMahon, the device emits a chirping sound and flashes blue light when it detects motion. McMahon describes it as a non-aggressive deterrent. Don’t miss I’m […]
12 best neighbourhoods in Calgary
Calgary has been steadily growing in popularity over the last decade or so, thanks to affordable housing (compared to Canada’s other urban centres), a booming job market and proximity to some of Canada’s most stunning landscapes. If you’re thinking of moving there, check out this list of 12 of the best neighbourhoods in Calgary. Methodology […]
‘It is not safe’: These South Bend trailer park residents face a chilling choice in sweltering heat as they say park management has told them to remove their window A/C units or risk eviction
If you’ve ever sweated through a Midwestern summer without decent cooling, you know it’s more than just uncomfortable — it can be downright dangerous. For folks at Countryside Village trailer park in South Bend, Indiana, this summer’s heat comes with an added challenge: remove your window A/C units or risk losing your home. Don’t miss […]
US boomers are using 2 top secret strategies to spend more in retirement — and it’s earning them fat monthly cash flow while nest eggs stay protected. Are you still using the ‘old’ 4% rule?
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. For decades, people planning for retirement have relied on the guideline that retirees should withdraw 4% of their investment portfolio every year in retirement, with the option to make […]
I’m 59 and inching closer to retirement — but after a nasty divorce, I’ve been left with basically zero savings. What 3 things can I do ASAP to cobble together a comfortable nest egg?
Jamie, 59, is inching closer to retirement, but after going through a nasty divorce, his emergency fund and savings have been wiped out. He still has a 401(k), a pension and some investments, but his divorce will impact the value of those assets. Without additional savings to supplement those assets — which will be divided […]
