The US car market is bankrupting Americans — and it’s only going to get worse. Here’s how to save thousands of dollars if you want to buy a car soon
The U.S. car market faces a perfect storm that is rapidly engulfing ordinary car owners across the country. The clearest sign of this is the rising rate of auto loan borrowers who are falling behind on their monthly payments. As of January this year, 6.6% of subprime auto borrowers were at least 60 days past […]
‘It’s a struggle’: California drivers face double-whammy at the pumps as new regulations could lead to gas prices spiking as much as 65 cents per gallon — what you can do to prepare now
California drivers are bracing for a double-whammy at the pumps as stricter clean air regulations and an increase in the state’s gas excise tax are set to take effect on July 1, which could send fuel prices soaring. A last-minute push by state lawmakers to stop what some say may result in an enormous price […]
I spent way too much in my first 4 years of retirement on fun things like travel — now I worry I’ll never get back on track. What do I do?
Retirees usually have bucket lists and dream vacations they want to go on while they’re still healthy and fit. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Robert Kiyosaki warns of […]
Tariff turmoil: Alberta drivers slammed by soaring insurance costs tied to U.S. trade war
President Donald Trump’s tit-for-tat tariff war has led to innumerable impacts, not all of them obvious. For instance, virtually no one predicted how the on-again-off-again U.S. tariffs would impact Alberta’s insurance market. Sadly, that’s exactly what has happenened. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently commissioned Deloitte to undertake an analysis on the impacts of […]
US Pentagon chief warns of ‘real’ and ‘imminent’ threat from China — says we face ‘devastating consequences’ if Beijing takes this 1 serious step. Here’s how to protect yourself now
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. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a stark warning to America’s allies in Asia. Speaking at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore — an annual security summit attended […]
This Las Vegas woman renewed her lease — only to be hit with a surprise $900 ‘tech package fee.’ As more tenants get saddled with these ‘predatory’ fees, lawmakers look to clamp down
Loretta Byers had no concerns with re-upping her lease at her Las Vegas apartment — that is until she was hit with an unexpected $900 annual surcharge by her property management company. Byers is just one of many residents at two Vegas apartment complexes where junk fees — or more specifically “tech package fees” — […]
Montana woman, 81, awarded nearly $60K in damages after a SWAT team tore through her Texas home — how her 5-year fight against sovereign immunity could impact others across the state
A federal judge has ordered the city of McKinney to pay almost $60,000 plus interest to 81-year-old Vicki Baker. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Robert Kiyosaki warns of […]
‘It hurts my heart’: A housing crisis is unfolding in Utah as 27 people found living crammed into 1 house — and advocates say soaring costs mean some families simply ‘cannot afford to live’
Investigators conducting a search warrant at 4:30 a.m. on May 14 discovered no fewer than 27 people living in a single-family home in Washington, Utah. This included three children under the age of 12. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]
Fare’s fair: Facing a $213 million budget shortfall, Philadelphia transit is now cracking down on fare evaders — how what may look like a petty crime is part of a larger troubling trend
Dawn Cooper, a veteran bus driver with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA), says she’s seen a lot in 25 years, but “just when you think that’s it, you see some more.” Fare evaders are face-to-face with drivers, so when they refuse to pay, Cooper just lets them ride. “I don’t want any situations, any […]
How to choose the best student credit card in Canada
Choosing the right student credit card is an important step for Canadian post-secondary students looking to build credit and manage expenses. With the right card, you can not only establish good financial habits but also earn rewards such as cash back and discounts that support your student lifestyle. Here’s how to find the best student […]