‘What is going on?’: California residents left perplexed after packages UPS told them were lost seemingly show up for sale online — here’s how to avoid similar issues with your shipments
UPS may have a scandal on its hands after several expensive shipments reported as lost have turned up for sale online. The issue came to light after 7 On Your Side, a local ABC News affiliate, reported that a Hayward, California man discovered an expensive guitar he had ordered but never received listed on a […]
If you take CPP at age 60, you will lose 36% of your benefits — but here are 3 key instances when claiming early actually makes a lot of sense. How many apply to you?
For every month you take your Canada Pension Plan retirement benefit early, you permanently lose 0.6%, reducing your monthly cheque up to 36% if you take it at age 60. On the other hand, for every month you wait after age 60, you increase your benefit amount by 0.7%. If you wait until age 70, […]
62% of Canadians rely on income from contract work, so what happens if this money disappears? Here’s how you can protect your loved ones
The gig economy is a big economy. According to a 2025 survey by Statistics Canada, approximately 28% of Canadians — roughly 8.7 million adults — engage in some form of gig work across the country. In the same Stats Can report it was shown that 62% of gig workers rely on their gig income either […]
‘Worse than a recession’: Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says Trump’s economic agenda could be catapulting America toward a world order ‘very much like the 1930s’
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. The founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, has voiced concern that President Donald Trump’s economic agenda could lead to “something worse than a recession.” […]
A Montana woman believed Amazon reached out to help protect her identity, but instead was defrauded out of nearly $1 million — how she then helped set up the sting to catch her scammer
An elderly Missoula woman lost nearly $1 million in an elaborate scam involving a fake Amazon support person, the “Social Security Department,” a supposed U.S. Marshal and in-person pickups from her front door, reports the Sacramento Bee. The woman, who was not named, said the scam started with a phone call from a person claiming […]
Big Brother star’s real estate firm being sued in 11 states over claims of misleading agreements that cost homeowners thousands — why this type of contract is banned in more than 22 states
After turning heads on Big Brother, Amanda Zachman, the self-proclaimed villain of Season 15, stepped out of the spotlight and into real estate, founding brokerage firm MV Realty. But the controversy she stirred up on the small screen has followed her into her professional career. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
My wife and I, both 79, are trying to survive on $2K/month from Social Security. Our house is paid off and we have $50K in savings, but we’re scared of running out of cash — what do we do?
The average annual spending for U.S. households of those 75 years and older was $53,481 in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With a modest $2,000 monthly income from Social Security and $50,000 in savings, it’s natural to be worried about outliving your savings and looking for some guidance. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
‘It’s not safe’: This Houston couple says their brand-new home in a gated community has become a mold-ridden uninhabitable nightmare — now they’re left in an ‘unfathomable’ position
When Angela and Terry Taylor of Houston moved into a four-story home in a gated community in 2020, they thought it would be a safe, low-maintenance environment where they could ease into retirement. Instead, things started to go wrong almost immediately. The Taylors noticed condensation on the windows and doors. Angela began to feel ill. […]
I’m a 55-year-old divorced dad with $810,000 in my 401(k) and I’m maxing out my contributions every year. Can I realistically retire in the next 10 years?
If you’re a divorced dad in your mid-50s with kids and a healthy 401(k), retirement at 65 isn’t off the table, but it’s not just about your nest egg anymore. It’s about who you still need to support, how long that support might last and what lifestyle you’re aiming for. Many Gen Xers are now […]
‘Ruthless and heartless’: Texas woman allegedly caught trying to sell land she doesn’t own — as she and her husband face $1 million lawsuit over dozens of other cases of real estate fraud
There’s nothing wrong with selling a property you own. There’s something very wrong with forging documents to transfer a property to your name, selling it, and pocketing the proceeds. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways […]