I’m 25 and ready to move out but can’t afford a deposit. My parents had promised they’d return the ‘rent’ I paid them over the years, but then they put it into my dad’s 401(k). What do I do?
Renting a home is not cheap. In fact, Zillow puts the average monthly cost of rent at $2,100 nationally. Let’s say you’re in your mid-20s and looking to rent a townhome for more space and a sense of independence. The catch? You have to fork over $5,000 in advance for two months’ security and additional […]
Americans are now abandoning these once-coveted California cities, according to a new study. Here’s why — and the hot spots where they’re headed instead
It’s no secret that California’s golden glow has started to dim for many residents. The latest PODS Moving Trends Report reveals a mass migration as people pack up and move out of the Golden State, with seven cities being hit especially hard. The reasons? Soaring housing prices, crime concerns, tax burdens, and the dream of […]
Ontario man left holding the bag on $62,000 car loan after co-signing for a friend
An Ontario man found out the hard way the responsibilities you take on when you co-sign a loan, and why it’s not a good idea to co-sign a loan for a friend. “I went in as a co-signer and I had no idea that this could happen,” Mississauga resident Shane Brown told CTV News after […]
Home prices keep climbing, but a sea change may be coming — will buyers finally catch a tailwind and sail ahead, or are sellers at risk of being dead in the water?
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. Like an island on the horizon, owning a home has never felt more out of reach. Year after year, home prices have climbed higher, leaving many buyers fighting a […]
Trump’s order to ‘rip the waste’ from US budget has finally killed penny production — so will they skyrocket in value now? Here’s what to do with them
After 233 years in circulation, the U.S. government is finally phasing out the penny. According to a Treasury Department spokesperson, the U.S. Mint has made its last purchase of penny blanks and will halt production of the coin once that supply is exhausted, likely by early next year. The move is part of the Trump […]
‘Is that a threat? Sure it is’: China may make a ‘retaliatory’ move that could ‘hit us hard’ — especially US homeowners. Here’s what Beijing’s saying, and how to protect your wealth
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. U.S. Treasury bonds, traditionally seen as one of the world’s safest financial assets, are suffering a sharp sell-off as President Donald Trump’s tariff war with China sparks panic across […]
JPMorgan studied 5 million retirees across America — and found 3 surprising spending shockers. Is your 7-figure nest-egg actually hurting you?
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. Most retirees worry about running out of money because of spiralling inflation and unexpected medical costs as they age. However, after studying the spending patterns of five million retirees, […]
I’m 65, tired of working and have very little savings — is it possible to live off CPP alone? Yes, but you’ll need to make these 3 big sacrifices
If you plan on retiring and rely primarily on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) you may have heard you will end up being perpetually cash-strapped. So, does that mean you should stay at your job? Learn to survive on noodles? Or work more to build up savings? To help you decide, you first need to […]
‘A crisis on our hands’: California lawmakers scramble to find solutions for rising gas prices as departing oil refineries could cut supply by 20% — but some say it’s a ‘self-created’ problem
As of June 23, the average gas price in California for regular fuel was $4.66 per gallon, according to AAA, making it the most expensive place to fuel up in the country. However, Golden State drivers could be in for even more pain in the near future when it comes to paying for fuel. That’s […]
Jerome Powell quietly warned Americans there would be places in the US where you ‘can’t get a mortgage’ — and he’s not wrong. Here’s why and what to do if you’re part of this unlucky group
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. Months after wildfires in California displaced thousands of residents and spurred a massive housing crisis in Los Angeles County, the ongoing impact points to a larger — and unquestionably […]