The cup slipped away but Edmonton still won big
The Florida Panthers may have taken the Stanley Cup in 2025, but Edmonton walked away with something else: a $266.7 million reminder that Canada’s game still fuels this country’s economy, even in defeat. The Oilers’ playoff run electrified the nation. Mosh pit-sized crowds lined up six hours before puck drop. Downtown streets swelled with fans […]
‘I saw the potential’: This 47-year-old spent $50K reviving 8 abandoned apartments — now they bring in $220K a year, but the hidden costs took her by surprise
It’s easy to fall for the charm and potential of a place like Minden, Louisiana — just ask Sara McDaniel. In 2020, she came across an opportunity to purchase an eight-unit, villa-style apartment complex that had been abandoned for nearly 40 years. By then, McDaniel was no stranger to real estate; she already owned over […]
‘I’m still numb’: New York man nearly lost Lamborghini and $200,000 in exotic car dealer’s ‘upgrade’ scheme — here’s how he helped foil the scammer
Mike Abatecola, an exotic car owner, recently bought a Lamborghini from Vladimir “Val” Ranguelov, Dealer Principal of Bul Automotive in Albany, New York. A short while after, Abatecola says, Ranguelov persuaded him to sell the car back to him for an upgrade — so he did. But the dealership failed to pay off the remaining […]
Here are the top 8 ‘buyer-repellant’ items you should never have in your home when selling — especially in today’s lousy US market. How many are hurting your bottom line?
From a seller’s perspective, the only way to describe the current housing market in the U.S. is lousy. A typical home sits on the market for 40 days on average it’s sold. With an estimated 500,000 more sellers than buyers, Redfin reports that home listings are sitting at a five-year high. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
‘An American nightmare’: Massachusetts landlord started driving Uber just to pay his bills during 2-year battle with ‘professional tenants’ — how to spot renters trying to ‘play the system’
After losing nearly $100,000, Leo Behaj is sharing his experience with a pair of troublesome renters he says “have a PhD” in scamming landlords. Behaj and his wife bought a second home in Reading, Massachusetts a few years ago with the intention of moving in when their children got to high school, allowing the kids […]
My mom bought life insurance for my toddler as a birthday gift — but I want to decline it. How do I do that without offending her?
Picture this: you’re in the throes of raising a child, spending your day managing a playful toddler, when your mom sends you a text message asking for the baby’s Social Security number. Without giving it much thought, you text back and give it to her. But then a week later, you’re shocked to receive an […]
‘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 […]
This heavy-duty mechanic from Canada makes $200,000/year — but has nothing to show for it. Says he’s ‘kind of just living.’ Here’s what Dave Ramsey told him to do ASAP
On paper, Jackson’s debt-free status and $200,000 annual salary might look like an easy ticket to financial freedom. But in reality, the 25-year-old heavy-duty mechanic from Canada admits he’s often staring at a bank account that doesn’t reflect his hard work or financial progress. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
Are US taxpayers getting ‘DOGE dividend’ checks? What we know about the idea floated by Trump and Musk — and if we do get them, why they might only cover a fraction of the cost of tariffs
Back in February, James Fishback, founder and CEO of investment firm Azoria, proposed the idea of a “DOGE dividend” on social media. It was an idea that caught the attention of Elon Musk. “American taxpayers deserve a ‘DOGE Dividend’: 20% the money that DOGE saves should be sent back to hard-working Americans as a tax […]
‘You’re imposing this on her’: Dave Ramsey gives Florida man a reality check — Ramsey says his struggles with his spendy wife aren’t really about money (plus what’s missing from their plan)
It’s not uncommon for a marriage to experience financial issues, but sometimes the money problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Dave Ramsey recently explained this to a Florida man, Hayden, who called in to the financial guru’s show. Hayden and his wife are deeply in debt, with a $19,300 balance on their credit […]