‘Too little, too late’: Florida condo owners say between soaring HOA fees and sky-high insurance, the state’s condo reform legislation falls short. Here’s why — and what they’d prefer
For Fran Sullivan, living in a Florida condo has become financially unbearable. “I’ve seen my condo HOAs at $450, double in two years to $900, and I’ve seen thousands of dollars in assessments. That’s what it’s cost us,” Sullivan, a condo owner in St. Petersburg, told ABC Action News. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
Feel confident investing in Nvidia: Why dollar-cost averaging helps Canadians build wealth long term
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has been one of the best-performing stocks of the last decade, benefiting from advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and gaming. However, its high price and volatility make it a challenging stock for Canadian investors to buy. One way to manage risk and build a long-term position in Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is through […]
This California couple, mid-30s, owes their pal $500,000 and they want to pay him back early — but the friend said no to prevent a big tax hit. Is he allowed to refuse? Ramsey Show responds
After paying off a staggering $350,000 in debt in just 2.5 years, Dustin and his wife are within striking distance of financial freedom. They have a plan to quickly eliminate their last remaining loan, but there’s one major hurdle. The Palm Springs, California-based couple wants to sell their primary home and use the proceeds to […]
Costco defies recession fears with 10% stock surge. Here’s why analysts say it’s the one stock you should never sell
What’s more resilient during tough economic times than a grocery store? So, it’s not surprising when analysts remain bullish on Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) stock, despite the company’s mixed quarterly results. For Costco (NASDAQ:COST) shareholders, the good news was that revenue beat estimates for the long-standing grocery warehouse chain; unfortunately, earnings fell short of […]
I said I’d cosign an auto loan for my parents and gave them all my details for the paperwork — but then they went to the dealer without me and got completely ripped off. What happens now?
It’s enough to leave any adult child fuming with frustration. You agreed to cosign a car loan for your parents with normal expectations — a limit on how much they’d spend, say $23,000, and an understanding you’d actually get to sign the loan. You hand over your information to help with initial paperwork, then you […]
Warren Buffett says tariffs are like America gloating ‘hahaha, we’ve won’ to rest of the world — warns it’s risky to use trade as a weapon with 8 nations having nuclear bombs. Do you agree?
President Donald Trump’s trade war and the rise of protectionist policies have stoked fears that global commerce is now a zero-sum contest, and legendary investor Warren Buffett is concerned about where we’re headed. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 […]
My wife and I love our kids equally — but we always end up giving our daughter — who’s married with a baby — more money than our single son and I worry he’ll resent us one day. What do we do?
You love your children. After all, each of them is wonderful in their own way. You enjoy visiting each of them and watching as their lives unfold. But let’s say you and your spouse, both 68 and retired, have started offering financial assistance to your adult daughter and her growing family. Only now, you’re wondering […]
Warren Buffett once said he’d buy a ‘couple hundred thousand’ American homes — and he’d take out 30-year mortgages to do it. Here’s how to ‘load up’ on US real estate in 2025
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. In 2012, Warren Buffett told CNBC that if there was a way to buy thousands of single-family homes at once, and to manage them easily, he would “load up.” […]
Tailored benefits key for today’s Canadian workforce
For some people, employee benefits are non-issue. They, for whatever reason, aren’t given much consideration. For others, they are a primary consideration and a necessity. When benefits are lacking, you may find yourself in a situation where they’d have come in handy, or, in some cases, make the difference between getting the support you need […]
‘Californians will be blindsided’: Gas prices could surge 75% to over $8/gallon in the Golden State by 2026 — here’s what’s driving the pending crisis (and what you can do to prepare now)
With a cost of living that’s 38.5% higher than the national average, California is an expensive place to live. In fact, the Golden State currently ranks as the third most expensive state to live in, but a recent news report suggests California could potentially work its way up that list in the years to come. […]