The best Canadian alternatives to American tourism destinations
As the trade war between the United States and Canada escalates, both Canadians and sympathetic Americans are searching for ways to support Canadian sovereignty with credit cards in hand. One of the best ways to do so is by buying Canadian — something we’ve covered before — and rebooking vacations in the US to Canadian […]
‘Can’t even afford to pick them’: Florida farmers are now plowing over perfectly good tomatoes as Trump tariff policies cause prices to plummet and workers to flee. How farmers are reacting
Tony DiMare’s family owns 4,000 acres of tomato farms across Florida and California. Sadly, his Florida crops are not looking good — mowed over and left to rot, like tomato vines across the state. But it’s not growing conditions that are the problem. It’s economic ones. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
‘Why us?’: A homeowner found a phone buried in her lawn — part of burglars’ chilling new surveillance ploy
A woman from Queens, NY, found what looked like a phone buried in her front lawn, but it wasn’t just lost property. Mary Kehoe, who’s lived in her Forest Hills home for 35 years, spotted the strange device outside. It looked like an Android phone wrapped in black tape, with only the camera exposed — […]
12 best places to retire in the world
Canadians love to rave (politely) about their country, but with its harsh winter weather and relatively high cost of living, there are some who dream of retiring to a warmer, less expensive climate. Whether you’re thirsting for sun and surf, a lower cost of living or you’re just looking for a new adventure, there’s a […]
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 […]
‘Don’t be embarrassed’: Las Vegas police urge scam victims to ‘come forward right away’ after making 12 arrests linked to ‘security courier’ scheme that conned $3 million out of 24 victims
Las Vegas police have arrested 12 people in connection with a crime wave swindling dozens of victims out of their life savings — not at the casino but on their computers. As Las Vegas CBS affiliate 8 News Now reports, 24 victims who lost a total $3 million have come forward to date, launching the […]
Residents in this US state now spend 10% of their income on groceries — the highest rate in America. Here’s how struggling families are making ends meet
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. If your grocery bill feels like it’s been getting out of hand lately, you’re certainly not alone — especially if you live in Nevada. A recent LendingTree analysis of […]
‘Proof is in the pudding’: Roughly 600 Sacramento employees to lose jobs as Blue Diamond Growers announces plans to close flagship manufacturing plant — what to do if it happens to you
Blue Diamond Growers will permanently close its flagship Sacramento processing plant, which will result in the loss of approximately 600 jobs in the region. The 115-year-old company blamed maintenance costs and persistent inefficiencies for the shutdown. The company will consolidate manufacturing work into its existing facilities in Turlock and Salida, which are located in California’s […]
Dallas woman wants to buy an RV to live in with her husband, toddler and 2 dogs — but with only $2.5K in savings and $40K in debt, The Ramsey Show hosts have serious concerns about her plan
Sometimes, when you’re in dire financial straits, your parents are able to bail you out. That’s what happened to Rachel from Dallas, Texas who recently called into The Ramsey Show looking for advice. Rachel’s home flooded in 2023, so her parents helped out by loaning her an RV to live in. Since then, Rachel — […]
California woman suing Costco for $14M after she says a liquor cabinet display fell on her, leaving her with serious injuries — what to know if you’re ever injured due to a store’s negligence
A woman in Santa Rosa, California, is taking legal action against Costco, seeking more than $14 million in damages after she says a display cabinet fell on her and caused lasting injuries. The lawsuit, filed by Sadie Novotny, stems from a March 22 incident at the local Costco warehouse. Court filings reviewed by ABC 7 […]