‘Do not trust these big builders’: Florida’s booming housing industry is riddled with new builds that are falling apart — what buyers should know to protect themselves
Purchasing an old fixer-upper can come with its fair share of risk, but that doesn’t exactly guarantee that a newly-built house won’t give you any headaches. A new study from Realtor.com shows that Florida is among the top states in the nation for volume of new builds, accounting for 11.8% of all new home construction […]
‘A lot of people are struggling’: Growing number of Americans using BNPL loans to pay for groceries — and they’re increasingly paying those bills late. What’s behind this troubling trend
When Americans start financing their weekly groceries the same way they might finance a new phone or a plane ticket, something is clearly off. New data suggests that’s exactly what’s happening — and for many, it’s not going well. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I […]
Houston woman, 78, died terrified of losing her home after signing a $138K solar contract she didn’t understand — now her family hopes new legislation will save others from the same ‘burden’
A 78-year-old Houston woman spent her final days overwhelmed with fear and stress, believing she might lose her home over a solar panel contract she said she didn’t understand. Delores Wigal, a mother, grandmother and retired school bus driver for children with special needs, had just been placed on hospice after a short battle with […]
BoC walks tightrope: Growth gains hampered by slowing demand making a hold at 2.75% likely
Canada’s economy grew faster than expected in early 2025. But dig past these positive headlines and just about everyone can see that cracks are forming. This is the situation the Bank of Canada economists are in as they make one of its toughest calls yet: lower rates or stay the course? Split economy complicates the […]
Canadians are holding strong in saving for retirement
Despite the ever-changing and volatile market that 2025 has wrought so far, many Canadians are staying diligent in saving for retirement. This, according to a new Sun Life report. For example, the report notes that positive trends in member savings behaviours are continuing with average contributions reaching over $9,500, a 6% increase from 2022. "The […]
I’m 53 and currently have a lot more saved for retirement than my wife does. How should we strategically save to maximize our gains and meet both our needs?
It’s always a good idea for married couples to be financially aligned when it comes to saving for retirement — even if there’s an age gap in the relationship and one spouse has a higher income or more savings. Let’s say you’re 53 — five years older than your spouse — you may have more […]
‘Please take me to small-claims court’: This St. Louis man’s credit score plunged from 815 to 630 after his landlord sent a $4,500 rent dispute to collections — here’s how he fought back
When St. Louis resident David Murray moved out of his apartment two months early, he thought he had done everything right — giving proper notice and settling his lease. Then came the shock: a $4,500 bill for two months’ rent plus penalties. Murray was sure it had to be a mistake, but when his pristine […]
‘An absolute bloodbath’: Dave Ramsey told his viewers never to buy a home on more than a 15-year mortgage — and he was roasted on social media for it. But does Ramsey have a point?
Dave Ramsey has upset his fanbase with financial advice that many are calling out of touch in the current economic climate. Last month, we covered Ramsey’s latest advice on mortgages, where he advised listeners on his popular show to never take out a mortgage of more than 15 years, as this will cost you thousands […]
This Florida woman was jailed for 7 nights after a dispute with her HOA over dry patches of grass just kept escalating — why you should never ignore your HOA’s ‘petty’ requests
What started as a dispute over lawn care ended with Irena Green spending a week behind bars. Green, who lives in the Creek View subdivision of Tampa’s Hillsborough County, says it all began with a homeowners association (HOA) violation over the condition of her grass. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
OIder Americans got fleeced online last year, FBI says, losing an average $83,000 to scams. Here’s how to learn from their mistakes
Being robbed doesn’t always happen at gunpoint. Cybercriminals can sneak into your home through your computer and your phone — and may make you an unwitting accomplice to your own robbery. It’s a problem for everyone, but if you’re over 60, you’re particularly vulnerable. Last year, losses to cybercrime increased 33% from 2023 to a […]