Want to retire early? Suze Orman says to open these 3 accounts ASAP to move up your departure date
Personal finance expert Suze Orman didn’t grow up wealthy — she worked her way through a number of challenging jobs and learned how to invest before becoming the success she is today. Orman is a firm believer that everyone deserves to live without financial stress — both during their working years as well as in […]
‘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 […]
‘I can make it any number I want’: Florida gas stations are charging customers $1 more a gallon for using credit cards — and it’s completely legal. Here’s how drivers can protect themselves
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. Credit cards have long been a popular and convenient way to pay for most things — including filling up at the gas station — and there are benefits to […]
Tariff turmoil: Alberta drivers slammed by soaring insurance costs tied to U.S. trade war
President Donald Trump’s tit-for-tat tariff war has led to innumerable impacts, not all of them obvious. For instance, virtually no one predicted how the on-again-off-again U.S. tariffs would impact Alberta’s insurance market. Sadly, that’s exactly what has happenened. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently commissioned Deloitte to undertake an analysis on the impacts of […]
43% of Canadians are delaying retirement due to financial pressures — is your plan still realistic at age 63?
Many people look forward to retirement and can’t wait to kick off that chapter in life. But for some people, that part of the story isn’t appealing. If you’re 63, you’re at a time when it is reasonable to consider your financial stability during retirement. Even though you haven’t hit 65, you’re still old enough […]
‘We wanted to escape’: This Texas couple ditched the big city to build their dream home for $60,000 out of two 40-foot shipping containers — and they claim you can do it, too
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. Lexi Newkirk and her husband, Diego, weren’t interested in cramped city living. Instead, the young married couple from Austin, Texas, created their very own path to home ownership. “We […]
‘These texts were like a drug’: Montana woman says she lost $90K in online romance hoax — and the FBI warns more and more Americans are now falling for these scams
A Montana woman, identified only as Rita, lost more than $90,000 in an online romance scam. She shared her story in a video created by the FBI on June 15th, World Elder Abuse Day, hoping to help others recognize the signs before it’s too late. In 2024, Rita was going through a divorce and feeling […]
‘They have more rights than we do’: NYC co-op residents frustrated as homeless encampment grows, reflecting city’s broader struggles with housing and public safety
What started as a makeshift shelter with tarps, umbrellas and wooden pallets has transformed into what residents are calling an actual house outside a Kips Bay co-op. Since February, board members at 311 East 25th Street in Kips Bay have been locked in a months-long standoff with an unhoused couple who created a semi-permanent encampment […]
$10,000 question: How much are you willing to risk lending to family when the odds of payback keep shrinking?
A few years ago, your brother borrowed money to help pay for groceries for several months, and paid you back. But now, he finds himself short of cash again and you’re not sure whether you want to lend her more money. Wanting to help out a friend or family member when they’re in a financial […]
Ray Dalio just raised a red flag for Americans who ‘care’ about their money — warns US debt is riskier than credit agencies admit. Here’s the big problem and how 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. Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, has a stark warning for Americans. “For those who care about the value of their money, the risks […]