Mortgage or market? With interest rates at 3.91%, here’s what Canadians stand to gain (or lose) by paying down their home loan vs. investing an extra $1,000 a month in 2025
You’ve got some extra cash — maybe from a bonus, a side hustle, or just cutting back on spending. Or, maybe you’re spending time figuring out where best to put your money, towards a comfier retirement or being debt-free So what’s the smarter move: Put it toward your mortgage or invest it? Paying off a mortgage […]
Anti-aging pill for dogs one step closer to reality as it’s certified ‘effective’ by FDA. What does this mean for your budget?
There’s a famous quote that goes "the only thing ‘wrong’ with dogs is that they can’t live forever." A dog’s lifespan can range anywhere from nine to 15 years on average, and when you consider a dog as part of the family, that’s just not enough time. But what if there was a pill that […]
Tesla protests, saving astronauts, xAI, DOGE — Should you invest in Elon Musk?
Elon Musk is one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time, with ventures spanning from electric vehicles (EV) and space travel, to artificial intelligence (AI). But recently, Musk stepped into politics, and not every investor is happy about it. Recently, a wave of protests, known as the “Tesla Takedown,” have been targeting Tesla dealerships […]
‘A thief and a liar’: Lawyer Tom Girardi sentenced to 7 years for stealing more than $25M from the victims he represented to fund the career of his estranged Real Housewives star wife
Disbarred attorney Tom Girardi, 86, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for embezzling millions from former clients, according to NBC News. The former husband of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and a high-profile lawyer was once celebrated for his role in the landmark 1993 lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric […]
This Minnesota mom of three is struggling to survive on her $37,000 annual teacher salary — and she’s not alone. Here’s how many like her are now navigating the death of the American dream
Michelle Boisjoli, a 37-year-old mom of three from St. Louis County, Minnesota, starts her days early and ends them late — not because she wants to, but because she has to. As a full-time teacher earning $37,000 a year, she’s become part of a growing demographic of working Americans who need a second job to […]
10 totally legit ways to get free money from the Government of Canada
The phrase "free money" might set off your internal scam alert but when that money’s coming from the Government of Canada, why turn it down? The federal and provincial governments offer all kinds of cash incentives to live life the way they want you to, from going to school to making your home more energy […]
47% of Florida households don’t make enough to cover the basics — and a growing number of them are 65 and up. Why seniors in the Sunshine State are struggling on a ‘survival budget’
A new report from the United Way’s ALICE project reveals a troubling 47% of Florida households don’t earn enough to cover basic living expenses. ALICE stands for “asset-limited, income-constrained and employed” and refers to households that are above the poverty line but earn less than what the organization says is needed to afford the basics […]
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
So, you’re 65 years old, have no savings, and plan on relying primarily on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) in retirement, but you’ve heard this will leave you perpetually cash-strapped. Does that mean you should stay at your job? Learn to survive on noodles? Work more to build up savings? In October 2024, the average […]
‘Our house is destroyed’: Florida family home flooded with sewage after Pasco County mistake
It was an ordinary day for Pasco County, Florida resident Slawomir Odrzywolski. He had gone off to work on March 26 when he received a frantic phone call from his wife in the middle of the afternoon. "Our house is destroyed," she told her husband. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
Florida man facing ‘lose-lose scenario’ as his wife pushes for her mother to act as their real estate agent, despite being brand new to the game — even Dave Ramsey is speechless
Wade called into The Ramsey Show in an emotional and financial quandary, hoping Dave Ramsey could give him some advice. The Florida man told the finance guru he doesn’t want to use his recently licensed mother-in-law as the listing agent when he and his wife sell their home. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]