‘There ought to be consequences’: This Houston man is suing the state over nearby roadwork that has dragged on for 10 years, costing him customers and a business
Road construction is always disruptive. But for Houston businessman Kent Edwards, years-long roadwork has cost him so much that he’s suing the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “This is a long-term saga going back to 2015 for me,” Edwards told Moneywise. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what […]
Oregon woman, 70, says she’s ‘trying very hard’ to be able to retire by 80 — and now an offer to use her land for a solar farm would make that doable. Dave Ramsey gave her some blunt advice
Abigail, a 70-year-old woman from Portland, Oregon, says she’s “trying very hard to make it possible to retire by 80.” That goal may be within reach now that a solar company has offered to lease her farmland. Still, she’s not sure if the deal is a financial lifeline or a liability. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
Almost 30% of Canadians will carry mortgage debt into retirement — here are 3 simple ways to tackle what you owe
They should be enjoying sunset vacations, dance classes, afternoon golf or extra time with the grandkids. Instead, many Canadian seniors are sinking deeper into debt. Nearly three in 10 Canadians (29%) planning to retire in the next 12 months expect to continue making mortgage payments into retirement, based on a new survey by Royal LePage. […]
Here are 5 big things that disappear after you retire in America — are you ready to lose them all?
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. Retirement is supposed to be the reward after decades of hard work. Morning alarms, office politics and exhausting commutes … gone. The idea of finally having full control of […]
Are you rich enough to join the top 1%? Here’s the net worth you need to rank among Canada’s wealthiest — plus a few strategies to build that first-class portfolio
To be a top 1% earner in Canada, you need to make at least $586,900, according to data released in 2024 by Statistics Canada. The wealthiest households accounted for almost two-thirds (64.8%) of Canada’s total net worth in the fourth quarter of 2024, with an average of $3.3 million in earnings per household. For contrast, […]
I just discovered my dad owes $200,000 to the IRS, hasn’t filed taxes in years, and has a lien on the house my mom paid for. How can I protect her and should I even help him fix this mess?
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 IRS requires most Americans to file a tax return every year to ensure they’re up to date on the taxes they owe. The IRS typically won’t knock on […]
‘It was worth every penny’: One woman confesses to shelling out $24K to meet her husband — as luxury matchmaking services grow, are singles getting a sufficient return on their investment?
Meeting a partner was often reliant on chance encounters — a glance across a room, a friend’s casual introduction or meeting an unexpectedly charming neighbor in the lobby of your building. Now, dating has become less about serendipity and more about strategy, subscriptions and some serious spending. The dating services industry in Canada was valued […]
‘They’re double taxing us’: Miami homeowners lobby to be let off the hook for a special tax meant to fund community development — here’s why residents are saying they want a ‘divorce’
Homeowners in several Miami neighborhoods are saying they want out of the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), a group tasked with “boosting economic development and safety” in the popular vacation city’s urban core, reports CBS News. The Miami DDA, an agency funded primarily through a special tax on properties within the downtown district and surrounding […]
Toronto rents have dropped 9.4% — here’s what the current renter’s market looks like from a renter’s P.O.V.
Being a renter can be frustrating, especially in a city like Toronto, where rent prices increased significantly over the past five years. That being said, a December 2024 report from Rentals.ca found that rents declined 9.4% annually in Toronto for apartment and condo listings, revealing a glimmer of hope for those looking to relocate to […]
‘Can’t even afford to pick them’: Florida farmers are now plowing over perfectly good tomatoes as Trump tariff policies cause prices to plummet and workers to flee. How farmers are reacting
Tony DiMare’s family owns 4,000 acres of tomato farms across Florida and California. Sadly, his Florida crops are not looking good — mowed over and left to rot, like tomato vines across the state. But it’s not growing conditions that are the problem. It’s economic ones. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]