Trump says tariff checks are ‘probably’ coming to millions of Americans, and soon. Make sure you do this now while you wait
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Donald Trump has once again floated the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. “The federal government will probably provide some tariff revenue over the next fairly short period of time to Americans,” the president told reporters in October. (1) […]
The number of stay-at-home dads in America has nearly doubled in 30 years. Here’s what’s behind the ‘caregiving over breadwinning’ shift
The face of the average stay-at-home parent has been morphing since the ’90s, and may be likelier to sport facial hair and tell Dad jokes. According to the Pew Research Center, the number of stay-at-home dads has nearly doubled in the past 30 years. In 1989, one in 10 stay-at-home parents was a father. Now […]
Wisconsin artist fights retail giant over Halloween design — claims TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeSense ‘trampled on’ her vision. Does she have a case?
Independent artists often pour countless hours — and pieces of themselves — into their work. Crystal Cox, owner of Spookshow Babe Design in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is one of them. Her studio is where she sketches, refines and builds the designs that support her business. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
This lawyer earning $200K retired at 41 to move his family to America’s No. 1 expat hot spot. Here’s how he’s managed to grow his net worth since
Money is typically top of mind when Americans plan for retirement. Many make their plans with a financial figure in mind, one that can allow them to live out their days comfortably without running out of cash. But figuring out what that number needs to be can be scary. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
My late husband left me as his 401(k) beneficiary — but now his employer is forcing me to take distributions even though I’m not ready. What do I do?
When Leslie’s husband died in late 2022, she was devastated, but grateful he had left behind a 401(k) with nearly $350,000 in retirement savings. After taking time to grieve, she contacted the employer’s plan administrator in early 2023. The account was transferred to her name, and she assumed she could leave it untouched while she […]
You’re doing better than around 50% of Americans if you check off just 1 of these 3 boxes. How do you stack up?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. It’s easy, and fairly common, to feel like you’re lagging behind everyone else when it comes to finances. Fifty-three percent of Americans surveyed by Navigator in July said they feel behind where they thought they would be financially [1]. An identical […]
I’m 59, just got laid off and our household income is now under $100K. How do I cover my daughter’s $36K tuition without raiding my retirement?
Losing a job can throw a wrench into anyone’s financial plans. Imagine you’re Mark, 59, and your daughter, Mary, recently headed off to final year at her dream college. The fall semester was off to a great start, until Mark lost his job unexpectedly. Before that, he was earning $100,000 per year. When combined with […]
‘You’re broke, act like it’: San Francisco newlyweds owe the IRS $120K. Here’s why Dave Ramsey says it’s time to think of their $350K income as $50K
Nikki and her second husband, who live in the San Francisco Bay Area, are $300,000 in debt — and $120,000 of that is owed to the IRS. While they’ve set up a payment plan, the IRS has already sent notices for liens and levies. After divorcing her first husband, Nikki suddenly had three kids to […]
Over 7 in 10 Americans say monthly debt blocks them from saving and building wealth, poll finds. Can these 4 strategies break the cycle?
If you feel like your debt is keeping you from saving or building wealth, you’re not the only one. According to a survey from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), which shared figures with CNBC, a whopping 71% of American adults agree that monthly debt gets in the way of building of savings and […]
Budget 2025 gives Bank of Canada room to steer recovery, explains BoC Governor Tiff Macklem
After months of economic turbulence, the message from Ottawa is one of cautious optimism — from both Parliament Hill and the Bank of Canada. Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem told Canadian senators in early November (1) that the country’s economic slowdown “is more than a cyclical downturn — it is also a structural […]