Warren Buffett says US stock market volatility is ‘really nothing’ — Berkshire Hathaway has crashed 50% many times. How to be greedy when Americans are fearful
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. Short-term turbulence in the stock market can be enough to make novice investors nauseous, but veterans like Warren Buffett remain unfazed. During his May 2025 meeting with Berkshire Hathaway […]
‘I’m working my butt off’: This 66-year-old works 11-hour days, has no savings or 401(k), and lives with roommates — here’s how to start building a nest egg ASAP
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. Maryann O’Connor, a single mom who adopted and raised three kids, envisioned a comfortable retirement. However, her reality tells a different story. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they’re banking on instead
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. The stock market has long been the go-to choice for people looking to invest their money. But that could be about to change as a younger generation — with […]
Extreme weather takes growing toll on commercial insurance sector
Canada faced one of its most expensive years for insured losses in 2024, with severe weather wreaking havoc on both homes and businesses. While homeowners bore the brunt of the damage, commercial properties also suffered massive losses, pushing the total insured damages to over $1.7 billion — the second-highest in the country’s history. "Thousands of […]
Think you need to ditch Ben & Jerry’s to ‘Buy Canadian?’ The home of some of your favourite brands may surprise you
Canada is home to many well-known brands and manufacturers, but some of the foods, drinks and clothing brands you may assume are made here actually come from elsewhere – and vice versa. With globalization and corporate acquisitions, the origin of a product isn’t always obvious, even if the brand has strong Canadian ties (or even […]
This man from Toronto feels broke making $73,000 a year — his wife recently left him and he has an 18-month-old child. Here’s what Dave Ramsey told him
Breakups can be painful, but the pain can be amplified if you relied on your ex-partner to handle your finances. Elliot from Toronto, called into The Ramsey Show explaining that his separation from his wife has left him both emotionally and financially vulnerable. Although he earns $73,000 a year — it’s unclear if this was […]
‘Too little, too late’: Florida condo owners say between soaring HOA fees and sky-high insurance, the state’s condo reform legislation falls short. Here’s why — and what they’d prefer
For Fran Sullivan, living in a Florida condo has become financially unbearable. “I’ve seen my condo HOAs at $450, double in two years to $900, and I’ve seen thousands of dollars in assessments. That’s what it’s cost us,” Sullivan, a condo owner in St. Petersburg, told ABC Action News. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
They risked everything for an affordable home — now they’re broke and homeless. Don’t let the dream of homeownership turn into a nightmare
Wayne and Kathy Paquette thought they’d found the perfect retirement plan: a sleek floating home on the water, no property tax, no snow to shovel, and a fraction of the cost of a traditional house. They paid $265,000 to a man named Joe Nemins from a company called Live on The Bay. No home was […]
I’m 59 years old, single and dreaming of retirement — but I’m still carrying an $81,000 mortgage balance. Do I have to wait to leave the workforce until it’s fully paid off?
Imagine this scenario: Brenda is 59, single, has no children and is eyeing retirement. The hitch? She still has $81,000 outstanding on her mortgage, so she’s wondering if it makes sense to remain in the workforce until it’s paid off. If she retires with a mortgage, she’d join a growing share of older Americans who’ve […]
‘You’ve made a colossal mess’: Dave Ramsey left speechless after Seattle man borrowed $80K from in-laws for trailer parked on their ‘dirt’ — now things are awkward. 3 crucial takeaways
Jeremy from Seattle, Washington, believes his recent purchase of a recreational four-wheeler was a “dumb decision.” Speaking with finance guru Dave Ramsey on a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, the young man said his new “toy” is irritating his parents-in-law because they want him to focus on repaying $80,000 he borrowed from them to […]