The towns that disappeared: Inside Canada’s quiet wave of rural dissolutions
Newfoundland and Labrador has formally dissolved Tilt Cove — Canada’s smallest town — marking a poignant end to a place that once thrived during the copper mining boom. With just a handful of residents left, the decision to relinquish its incorporated status reflects a broader, slow-burning trend across Canada: The quiet disappearance of small, rural […]
My aunt, 69, recently confessed she lost her entire $270K life savings in a romance scam. I want justice but she’s mortified and refuses to go to the police — where does she go from here?
With the increasing popularity of dating apps and social media, romance scams have been on the rise in recent years. Back in 2022, approximately 70,000 Americans had reportedly been victimized in a romance scam, with the financial losses totalling around $1.3 billion, according to the Federal Trade Commission. And while that number of victims may […]
My brother needed grocery money for a few months, so I lent him the cash. He paid me back, but now he’s short again. Should I keep lending him money? Here’s how to offer a ‘responsible’ loan
A few years ago, your brother borrowed money to help pay for groceries for several months, and paid you back. But now, he finds himself short of cash again and you’re not sure whether you want to lend him more money. Wanting to help out a friend or family member when they’re in a financial […]
The world’s ultra-rich including Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos added $2 trillion to their vaults this year — steal these 6 money-boosting moves now and ride along for the next big jump
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 39th annual Forbes billionaire list is out, and it’s a jaw-dropper. The number of billionaires has surged to 3,028, a record for the list. Together, these individuals hold […]
More than 125,000 residents have fled NYC for Florida in recent years — and it’s cost the Big Apple $14B worth of income. But here’s why the trend could reverse
Like Kurt Russell in his 1981 classic, a notable number of city dwellers have been trying to Escape from New York in recent years. Citizens Budget Commission (CBC) data gathered by New York Post suggests that over 125,000 residents have left the Big Apple for Florida since 2020. These expats took an estimated $13.8 billion […]
Almost every millionaire in America owns these 5 simple things. You may have most of them already — and you could have them all
According to the Federal Reserve, the average net worth among U.S. households in 2022 was $1,063,700. However, the median net worth was only $192,900, which suggests that most Americans are not that close to being millionaires. That being said, millionaires tend to have similar money habits to everyday Americans that helped them get to where […]
‘A really serious problem’: Philadelphia woman’s life was turned upside down for months after Social Security declared her dead — and she’s not the only one. What to do if it happens to you
Renee Williams was very much alive and living in West Philadelphia when she discovered a serious problem. Her bank accounts, health insurance and retirement benefits had all been cut off. The reason? She’d been placed in the "Death Master File" maintained by the Social Security Administration. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
Author Robert Kiyosaki says there’s ‘nothing wrong’ with buying a house – except he uses debt to buy it and ‘pay no taxes’ — here are other ways to invest in real estate
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. With elevated home prices these days, buying a house can be a significant challenge. But for “Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki, it’s a breeze. During an interview […]
This Chicago couple was locked out of their home for a month after a strange woman moved in her family, pet dog — and they nearly had to take the squatter to court to get their home back
Marcia and Carlton Lee’s month‑long property nightmare on Chicago’s South Side is finally over. The couple have reclaimed their vacant house — one they’re trying to sell — after police arrested and removed a stranger who moved in with her family, with paperwork to suggest she owned it. "I knew the ID was fake," Marcia […]
‘I thought they’d take it back right away’: Social Security windfalls spark confusion — what you need to know
Recent changes to Social Security are leaving many recipients scratching their heads, as unexpected lump sum payments and overpayments are showing up in bank accounts — all without much explanation. Brooklyn resident Elizabeth Miller, 65, was shocked and confused when she noticed a large amount of money in her account. “I didn’t know what it […]