‘I wasn’t even looking at a real screen’: Florida man conned out of $38K after a message on his laptop claimed a gambling loan had been taken out in his name — here’s how to avoid such scams
John Klingel lost $38,000, and it all started when he saw a pop-up on his computer. He told WPTV 5 in West Palm Beach that because the message appeared to be from a cybersecurity company he normally does business with, he was more apt to believe that it was real. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
This Brooklyn landlord with diabetes is clashing with tenant over 1st-floor unit, unpaid rent — but tenant is going nowhere and accuses him of harassment. Who’s right?
A landlord-tenant showdown is unfolding in Borough Park, and it’s raising questions about housing rights, health needs and who gets to decide who stays and who goes. Landlord Aneiello DeGiuda, a diabetic homeowner in a multi-family building, says climbing the stairs has become too much for him. He wants to move into the more accessible […]
Trump made 1 big move in launching America’s sovereign wealth fund — but critics say it’s ‘preposterous’ and ‘unconstitutional.’ How to invest no matter who’s right
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. President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious vision for America’s financial future — the creation of a sovereign wealth fund that mirrors the strategies of resource-rich and oil-producing nations. […]
Think you’re ‘middle class’ in America? This income level says you’re probably wrong
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 term ‘“middle class” is often discussed but rarely defined. It’s a term the majority of Americans would use to define themselves, yet most people don’t know whether their […]
I’m 58 years old, single and simply over the daily grind. I’ve got $970K stashed in my RRSP — can I retire today?
You’ve hit your late 50s, you’ve got a nice cushion in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and suddenly you find yourself wondering if that cushion will provide you with enough comfort to retire today. The promising news is that yes, you may be able to retire today at 58 years old with $970,000 in […]
‘Congress is making America bankrupt,’ warns Elon Musk — blasts Trump for ‘disgusting’ bill that will burden US citizens, increase deficit to $2.5 trillion. 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. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a stark warning for Americans. “Congress is making America bankrupt,” he wrote in a June 3 post on X. The comment came as Musk […]
‘Is that a threat? Sure it is’: China may make a ‘retaliatory’ move that could ‘hit us hard’ — especially US homeowners. Here’s what Beijing’s saying, and how to protect your wealth
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. Treasury bonds, traditionally seen as one of the world’s safest financial assets, are suffering a sharp sell-off as President Donald Trump’s tariff war with China sparks panic across […]
Maryland homeowner fighting to reclaim his property after a family of squatters moved in using fake Instagram scam — but they’re demanding $5K to leave. What’s behind this troubling trend
A Maryland homeowner, who asked to only be identified by his first name, Pete, says squatters are demanding $5,000 to vacate his home after gaining access to the property through a fraudulent Instagram rental scheme. ABC 7 News reports that two adults and two children had moved in, changed the locks and gave police a […]
‘It’s very upsetting’: Pennsylvania woman allegedly stole $50K after telling tenants she was helping her mother collect their rent — but now it’s not clear who’ll end up paying the price
Annette Anderson of York County Pennsylviania is accused of theft by deception and theft by unlawful taking after allegedly scamming the tenants of the 23 rental properties into giving her their rent payments each month. News station 21 News reports that Anderson began assisting her elderly mother in 2024 by collecting rent payments for the […]
Avoid these mistakes: Canadians risk losing up to $100K by ignoring these low-risk investment options
One of the keys to building wealth is understanding the relationship between risk and reward. Canadians are always on the lookout for low-risk investments, but you must understand that free lunches do not exist. A risk-free investment (like a GIC) has a lower expected return than a high-risk investment (like an individual stock). As an […]