‘Everything we had’: LA family devastated after jewelry store targeted in shocking Hollywood-style heist — with millions gone, owner says it’s left his 71-year-old dad’s retirement at risk
It seems like a plotline out of a Hollywood blockbuster: thieves cutting through a concrete wall in the middle of the night to break into a neighboring jewelry store and steal more than $2 million in cash and jewels. But that’s what happened in a brazen heist to family-owned 5 Star Jewelry and Watch Repair […]
Edward Jones bets big on alternative investments — what Canadian investors should watch
In an increasingly volatile investment landscape, traditional stock and bond portfolios are losing their appeal among high-net-worth investors. Edward Jones, a North American financial services firm with more than 20,000 advisors and over US$2.2 trillion in assets under care, has joined a growing wave of institutions expanding access to alternative investments — and Canadian investors […]
My aging parents just moved to Portugal and gave me their house — fully paid off. My husband and I aren’t wealthy: Should we rent it out, sell or move in?
It’s natural for parents to want to help their adult children financially if they have the means to do so. Half of parents with kids 18 and over provide them with some financial support, a recent Savings.com survey found. But it’s one thing to get the occasional $300 check to help with groceries or car […]
Grant Cardone argues that owning a home in America is not an ‘investment’ if you live there, pay expenses — says he’d rather pay $2,400 in rent versus $2,400 in mortgage. Do you agree?
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. To buy or to rent? It’s one of the most enduring financial debates — and for good reason. For most people, buying a home is the biggest financial decision […]
Dave Portnoy reveals the No.1 thing he’s learned about money — says it took 10 years to get $1M, but now he can make $5M in 1 week. How to get ‘over the hump’ and have riches ‘come to you’
For a man who built a media empire out of hot takes and hustle, Dave Portnoy’s biggest money lesson is surprisingly simple: “Once you get it, it’s easy to get a lot more," he told Shannon Sharpe on a recent episode of the Club Shay Shay podcast. The entrepreneur, who sold his company Barstool Sports […]
‘Trying to put my life back together’: Aussie nurse’s life upended after scammers drain her bank account, open loans in her name — here’s how to protect yourself from ‘phone porting’ scams
An Australian nurse had her life upended when scammers hijacked her phone number, drained her bank accounts and opened loans in her name — all within 24 hours. “They were able to change my email, passwords,” Lee-Anne McLean told 9News. “They broke into my social media and they opened bank loans.” And she doesn’t know […]
Love, lies, and $5 million: Winnipeg lottery battle exposes the high price of trust
A Winnipeg man’s $5 million lottery win has turned into a legal saga after his former partner claimed the winnings and allegedly cut off all contact. The case, now before Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench, offers a stark lesson about the financial risks of informal arrangements in personal relationships. Lawrence Campbell alleges he purchased the […]
Ohio trio arrested after allegedly stealing more than $600K from SNAP to buy thousands worth of candy, Red Bull and other junk foods — how this type of fraud may be eating into your benefits
A trio in Columbus, Ohio, are awaiting their chance to enter a plea to fraud charges after allegedly bilking more than $600,000 from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit program. It’s not yet known how the group’s scheme worked, but the sweet tooths have been collaborating since July 2024, using stolen SNAP benefit cards […]
After this Colorado driver was issued a ticket for exiting a lane that said it was closed, she chose to fight the city — and she managed to get it dropped for herself and 48 other motorists
When Heather Elliott exited an express lane on Colorado’s Interstate 25 because a highway sign indicated the lane was closed, she thought she was following the law. But instead of a clear drive to work, she ended up with an unexpected ticket and a fight against government bureaucracy — a fight she ultimately won, not […]
A combined $1.8 million in losses: Victims share their experience with GIC fraud — how to protect yourself from similar scams
In a time when financial insecurity is high and many are looking for ways to safeguard their money or increase their wealth, fraudsters are taking advantage of that vulnerability. Recently, three Canadians fell victim to a fraudulent scheme involving fake Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), losing a combined $1.8 million. The scam, which has been gaining […]