What to expect when you’re expecting: First year cost for pets

It’s easy to go overboard when you’re getting a new pet. Whether it’s supplies, toys or even clothes, some things are just too cute to pass up. But these things quickly add up, even if you try to stick to necessities. It’s possible to budget and plan for your new furry addition, and we’ve put […]

My wife and I just closed on our dream home — only to realize after all the bills are paid, we’re left with $200/month while she’s on mat leave. We have $80K in savings, but is it enough?

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. Picture this: A young couple has just closed on their dream home. They’re debt-free and have $80,000 in savings. The wife is on maternity leave, and after crunching the […]

Disgraced ex-CEO of addiction treatment provider facing charges for $149M fraud now has detox center running out of his California home — neighbors say it’s ‘despicable’ it’s been allowed

Sovereign Health Group, once one of the country’s largest addiction treatment providers, shut down in disgrace in 2018 — but former CEO Tonmoy Sharma appears to be back in business. As NBC4 Los Angeles reports, a detox and mental health facility called Dana Shores Recovery has opened in a home Sharma owns in San Juan […]

More and more older Americans are worried Social Security won’t be there for them — but that concern looks very different based on political party. Here’s why there’s such a big divide

With cuts to Social Security staffing and programs, rumors of privatization and an impending funding shortfall, it’s no wonder some Americans are worried about the program’s future. Nearly one in three adults age 60 or older now doubt their retirement benefit will be there when they need it, according to a new poll from the […]

Love, lies, and $5 million: Winnipeg lottery battle exposes the high price of trust

A Winnipeg man’s $5 million lottery win has turned into a legal saga after his former partner claimed the winnings and allegedly cut off all contact. The case, now before Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench, offers a stark lesson about the financial risks of informal arrangements in personal relationships. Lawrence Campbell alleges he purchased the […]