Arizona woman seeks Dave Ramsey’s advice after friend, 92, names her in her will — over an estranged daughter. Ramsey says to take it on 1 condition
When Kathy, a longtime Arizona health-care worker, befriended one of her elderly patients more than two decades ago, she never imagined their friendship would lead to a moral and legal quandary over an inheritance. Now her 92-year-old friend — a widow with an adult son and daughter — has revised her will to leave everything […]
Water bottle spill in Hyundai EV blamed for shocking $12,000 repair bill. But auto giant, insurance refuse to cover cost. How delicate is your car?
Most people don’t think twice about a spilled water bottle in the car. Maybe you roll your eyes, grab a towel, clean it up and move on. But for one Florida driver, a 20-ounce splash turned into an almost $12,000 repair bill. Michael McCormick adored his Hyundai Ioniq 5, the all-electric SUV he drove along […]
Canadian students forced to rethink post-grad plans, says Simplii survey
As a new academic year begins, Canadian students are confronting a sobering job market, with many unsure about their post-graduation prospects. A recent survey by Ipsos for Simplii Financial finds that less than half (48%) of students feel confident about landing a job, and only 51% believe their education has adequately prepared them for the […]
Missouri woman who tried to fraudulently sell Elvis Presley’s former home, Graceland, sentenced to 4 years in prison. Here’s how her scheme unfolded
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. It might be one of the most famous estates in America, but its notoriety didn’t dissuade a Missouri woman from trying to fraudulently sell Memphis landmark Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley. The scheme was designed to wrest millions of […]
Bill Gates says he owns 1 out of every 4000 acres of all US farmland. Why has he taken such a big position?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. After Bill Gates moved on from his role at Microsoft, the company he founded, he shifted his focus to philanthropic efforts with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, providing billions of dollars of capital to noteworthy projects every year. With a […]
My wife and I, both 79, are trying to survive on $2K/month from CPP/OAS. Our house is paid off and we have $50K in savings, but we’re scared of running out of cash — what do we do?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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. Jill and Daniel, both 79, have been retired for over a decade, but are reassessing […]
A dozen tips and hacks every Amazon shopper should know
Everyone loves the convenience of online shopping, but Amazon must be doing something special to get this many people to commit to a $99 subscription. As of 2025, about 57% of Canadian adults subscribe to Amazon Prime (1) representing roughly 17 million Canadians. Part of the draw is the convenience. According to Queue-It, a leading […]
This 1 simple trick can save US retirees tens of thousands in taxes — but most Americans never learn how to do it. How much cash are you giving away?
For most Americans, your tax bracket is largely out of your control during your working years. It’s determined by your salary, and taxes are automatically withheld from each paycheck. But in retirement, the script is flipped. You may have multiple income sources — like withdrawals from brokerage accounts, IRAs, and Social Security benefits — all […]
Holiday spending is expected to top $1 trillion this year. Here are 5 strategies to help you spend smartly and keep your budget off the naughty list
While many associate the holiday season with jolly elves in green boots singing away as they prepare presents for Santa’s delivery, the reality is sometimes slightly less magical. Thanks to annual sales events like Black Friday, the vibe is less “Santa’s bustling workshop” and more a crush of discount-crazed crowds bursting through the doors of […]
New Yorkers are getting their inflation relief — but the IRS still wants a cut. Would Trump’s proposed tariff checks be taxed too?
New Yorkers may be getting inflation relief checks, but those checks are being taxed by the IRS. That has people wondering: If the Trump tariff checks actually materialize, who would receive them and would they be taxed too? Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]