A growing number of Americans are using benefits to get weight-loss drugs, but the cost is weighing on employers. What that means for everyone else
Weight-loss drugs are booming (1) and you’ve probably heard of them: Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound. These GLP-1 medications are helping Americans slim down and manage diabetes — and in some cases, employers are even footing part of the bill. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
We live in Texas, and we’re fighting with our landlord over needed repairs. Now he’s threatening to kick us out in 72 hours. Is that even allowed?
Everyone wants to live in a safe and habitable home, and if you’re a renter that sometimes means leaning on your landlord to maintain the property. But what happens when they aren’t responsive? Let’s say you have two friends, Sarah and Zach, who have been in conflict with their landlord for several months, but things […]
The shocking ‘widow’s tax penalty’ results in higher taxes on less income after your spouse dies — why you must plan for it now to prevent disaster
Losing a spouse is emotionally devastating — and for many widows and widowers, it can also bring unexpected financial hardship. One key reason is the “widow’s tax penalty,” a little-known tax consequence that can increase your tax burden and reduce income after a spouse’s death. Here’s how this penalty can significantly impact your retirement finances. […]
‘That should be a warning’: 65-year-old with no savings doesn’t know where to start. Dave Ramsey says he should axe this one thing first
Mark from North Carolina is 65 — but he’s not retiring any time soon because he’s made “absolutely horrible decisions with money all my life.” He told The Ramsey Show (1) that he has “no nest egg.” His wife has about US$10,000 in a 401(k) — the American equivalent of a RRSP — and he […]
Dave Ramsey is fed up with millennials and Gen Z, claims they don’t work but want to own homes. What he says you need to be a successful investor
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Dave Ramsey has never been shy about what really grinds his gears when it comes to the financial habits of young Americans. In an interview with Fox News, Ramsey — a boomer — shared his true feelings about millennials and Gen-Z’s […]
Morgan Housel warns couples nearing retirement not to chase risky returns — here’s his safe plan for catching up
Deciding to hang up your boots and finally enjoy the fruits of your labour is one of life’s greatest harvests. Deciding when it’s time to take that step requires a hard look at your finances. Many Canadian workers who are approaching retirement feel unprepared. A recent BMO Financial Group survey found that 76% of Canadians […]
Budget 2025 opens the door to growth: How investors and entrepreneurs can turn new tax credits into profit
The 2025 federal budget introduced a series of tax incentives designed to stimulate investment, innovation and productivity — particularly in sectors tied to clean technology, manufacturing and research. While many of these measures aim to strengthen Canada’s long-term competitiveness, they also create new opportunities for investors and small businesses to improve cash flow and lower […]
You make $573,000/year and still feel broke. Is your financial advisor ripping you off? Here’s what you need to know before you hire someone
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Countless Americans are chasing the dream of one day becoming rich. But at some point in the race, many of them come to find there’s an important difference between being rich and feeling rich. Let’s say you’re a surgeon, married, in […]
USDA official says SNAP benefits theft ‘could be as high as $12 billion a year.’ Here’s how fraudsters get away with swiping funds from needy families
Given all the discussion about the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits that took place while they were threatened and delayed during the recent government shutdown, you’ve probably heard a lot about supposedly fraudulent uses of the program. In fact, although errors happen on occasion, intentional fraud on the part of SNAP recipients is […]
50% of Canadian pet parents avoid taking their pets to a veterinarian: study reveals
Half of Canadian pet parents say they’ve skipped or declined vet care for their pets, according to a PetSmart Charities of Canada-Gallup study (1). The biggest reason? Cost. But travel distance matters, too — the farther a clinic is, the more likely pet parents are to put off a visit. The research offers a first-ever […]