From $183K to $833K: How Canadians in their 50s bridge the retirement savings gap
Welcome to your 50s! This is your last decade of formal employment — and a time to finalize and fine-tune what retirement will look like. While this process can be exciting, it can also be daunting. That’s because it’s in your 50s when most Canadians start to play “catch-up” on retirement savings. Take, for instance, […]
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the American dream isn’t ‘let them eat flat-screens’ or ‘cheap baubles from China’ — says Trump is focused on mortgages, cars, real wage gains
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. In a stunning reversal of policy, President Donald Trump slashed “Liberation day” tariffs on China from 145% to 30% for 90 days as of May 14. The landmark agreement […]
Millions of Americans in their 20s are jobless — but are ‘worthless degrees’ and a system of broken promises really to blame? Here’s what’s behind the catastrophic rise of NEETs
When many people picture someone aged 16 to 24, they imagine a student buried in books or a young adult starting their first job. But for more than 4.3 million Gen Zers, neither is true — they’re not in school, not working, and increasingly unsure where they fit in. That’s according to the latest report […]
Here are the 3 most ‘affordable’ cities to buy a house in the US — plus why they stand out in spite of today’s challenging housing market. Is it time to make a move?
As home prices and mortgage rates remain stubbornly high, finding an affordable place to buy a home has become a nearly impossible dream for many Americans. The national median home price hit $419,000 in early 2025, pricing out potential buyers across the country. And with mortgage rates hovering near 7%, even modest homes now come […]
This Pennsylvania woman got a $12K utility bill — after waiting months for her statement. And lawmakers now say PECO isn’t acting fast enough for the thousands left in a similar situation
Posiey Brown of Norristown, Pennsylvania, was floored when she opened her PECO energy bill in April — totaling $11,723.93 in charges. “There’s no way,” she recalled thinking to CBS News Philadelphia in a story published May 30. It was the first utility bill she had seen in months and much higher than anticipated. Don’t miss […]
Retired at 67 with a $3 million portfolio and a paid-off house. Is it worth the cost to get a financial planner to ensure our nest egg will last?
A 2024 CPP Investments survey found that Canadians think it will take $900,000 to retire comfortably, a 29% increase from the year prior. But a 2024 Statistics Canada report revealed that the median nest egg that Canadians have saved for retirement is $573,040. So clearly, the typical retiree has a large gap to overcome. If […]
Tariffs shake tech: Trump-era policies ripple through North American firms
Technology stocks are once again under pressure as the Trump administration revives tariffs that focus on global imports. For North American tech giants, many of which depend on complex global supply chains and Chinese manufacturing, the renewed trade friction is creating ripple effects that are reshaping earnings forecasts, production strategies and investor sentiment. While some […]
Tony Robbins issues dire warning about retirement — calls on Americans to get ‘head out of the sand’ and says Social Security isn’t enough. Here’s the ‘ultimate power’ you need now
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. America’s Social Security program is both popular and woefully underfunded. Experts have been warning that the social safety net millions of Americans rely on is on the verge of […]
‘He stole all the money’: How a West Virginia woman lost $8M, started over with $531K and a plan — here are the steps Ramsey Show experts offered her to help her rebuild
After receiving an $8 million settlement following her husband’s fatal workplace accident in 2008, Mikeal, a 53-year-old widow from Charleston, West Virginia, entrusted the money to a close friend who worked at a bank. Two years ago, she discovered it was gone. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — […]
From emergency savings to dream vacations to lifestyle inflating: 15 things you should — and shouldn’t do — in a recession
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. When the economy takes a hit, unfortunately, so does your wallet. While the standard advice to save diligently, invest in your 401(k) and avoid unnecessary spending still applies, a […]