NYC man blindsided after parents admit that they borrowed $17K for his college — and now want him to pay it off. What Dave Ramsey says he should do
James from New York graduated from college nearly a decade ago. But his parents just informed him that they had taken out a parent PLUS loan to help pay for his college tuition — a loan he wasn’t aware of — and now they want him to pay them back. Must Read Thanks to Jeff […]
Medicaid protects 1 in 5 Americans — but that’s about to change. Here’s who will lose access due to Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Medicaid was signed into law back in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It began as a program to help states fund access to health care insurance coverage for Americans in financial need. Throughout the decades, Medicaid expanded from practically an afterthought to a program that provides health care coverage to approximately 1in 5 people […]
Do you know how many Americans retire with the coveted $1 million nest egg? Here’s the surprising answer — and how to catch up if you’re way behind
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Planning for retirement is a long-term financial goal for most Americans, but how many actually reach the coveted seven-figure savings goal? More importantly, how much do you really need? The answer may surprise you. With inflation, the rising cost of living, […]
Missouri woman who tried to fraudulently sell Elvis Presley’s former home, Graceland, sentenced to 4 years in prison. Here’s how her scheme unfolded
It might be one of the most famous estates in America, but its notoriety didn’t dissuade a Missouri woman from trying to fraudulently sell Memphis landmark Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t […]
My parents have had to borrow $100K in the last 2 years to stay afloat. They’re only in their 50s and I’m scared bankruptcy is next. What can I do?
Usually, it’s parents who wonder about their kids’ financial stability as they begin navigating adulthood. But what if you’re 23 and worried about your 50-something parents because they’re deep in debt? You may be concerned if your parents, in their early 50s, had borrowed more than $100,000 in the past two years. This especially holds […]
1 in 3 Gen Zers ‘bed rot’ to cope with financial anxiety — and 52% report losing sleep over tariffs. Here’s how to conquer those money monsters
Financial stress is causing sleepless nights across America. A survey from mattress company Amerisleep shows that almost half of U.S. adults now struggle with sleep due to financial worries, particularly after President Trump’s tariff talks got tough. (1) Although everyone is feeling this strain on their shut-eye, Amerisleep’s report reveals Gen Z is really dooming […]
I inherited $100K. My fiancée says I’m “stingy” for refusing to spend it on our wedding — but I want to put it toward a house and kids. Am I wrong for saying no?
When Jim’s grandmother passed away, he didn’t just inherit her favourite teacups or photo albums — he inherited $100,000, and with it, a dream she always had for him that includes building a future, buying a home and starting a family. Not long ago, Jim proposed to his girlfriend of three years. They’d been planning […]
A classic Canadian chocolate bar just got quietly discontinued
If your childhood snack drawer included a Jersey Milk bar, this one might sting. After 75 years on Canadian shelves, Mondelez, the maker behind the confectionary best used for smores, has quietly pulled the plug on the creamy white-wrapped classic, citing low demand. No press release. No farewell tour. Just gone, like the last piece […]
Ex-Goldman Sachs analyst can’t live comfortably on a $230K income after buying a home — how to invest in real estate without buying property
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Former Goldman Sachs analyst Sam Dogen — also known as the Financial Samurai online — decided to cash in on a huge chunk of his investments last year to buy a “forever home” for his family. But by selling his stocks […]
5 of the best low-risk investments for Canadians that protect your cash — and earn you more in 2025
One of the keys to building wealth is understanding the relationship between risk and reward. Canadians are always on the lookout for low-risk investments, but you must understand that free lunches do not exist. A risk-free investment (like a GIC) has a lower expected return than a high-risk investment (like an individual stock). As an […]