Canadians need to pay $150 or more in exit fees just to leave their bank — TD Bank is the latest to hike transfer-out fees
TD Canada Trust quietly announced it will double its Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) transfer-out fee — from $75 to $150 per account — starting July 1, 2025. And they’re not alone. RBC made a similar move in 2022, upping their fee from $50 to $150, and Tangerine bumped theirs […]
‘It doesn’t make any sense’: This Georgia homeowner’s HOA has been dinging her for years with fees of up to $2,700 — with no explanation. As foreclosure looms, legal help may be on the way
Homeowners in Channing Cove, a subdivision in Conyers, Georgia, are pushing back — demanding answers about where their mandatory HOA fees are going. Michelle Bernard has lived in the neighborhood for nearly two decades, but says she still feels like she’s fighting to own her home. The business owner, wife and mother is one of […]
California couple was pulled over by Georgia police and had their rental car impounded — why they say the ‘negligence’ of rental company was to blame for putting them in ‘unsafe’ situation
On the lookout for stolen cars, police in Suwanee, Georgia pulled over a couple visiting from California. The driver, Noelle Wilson, wondered what was wrong. She and her partner had just gone to pick up groceries. “My heart dropped into my stomach,” Wilson recalls, sharing her story with ABC7 News. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
‘The solution isn’t to abandon markets’: BlackRock’s Larry Fink is betting on a new wave of investment as a cure for economic anxiety. What he’s selling and what it means for your portfolio
Just when people are more worried than ever about their investments, even to the point of cashing them out, BlackRock Inc. CEO Larry Fink says it’s time to go all in. But he has a specific investment in mind: private equity, also known as alternative investments. BlackRock (BLK) has long been known for its low-cost […]
Canada could lose $93.8B from Trump’s tariffs — here’s what that means for your job, bills, and local economy
The ever-increasing threat of tariffs from our southern neighbour seems to be the only thing on people’s minds these days. While their implementation has been more on-again, off-again, in the first few months of 2025, their full impact would be financially burdensome for Canadian businesses across all sectors. A new analysis from the Public Policy […]
‘They got these vultures down here’: St. Louis resident accuses disaster investors of swarming decimated West End neighborhood after deadly tornado — how to protect yourself after a disaster
Piles of bricks and debris lined the streets and sidewalks of the West End neighborhood in St. Louis after tornadoes ripped through the area on May 16, killing at least five people and damaging thousands of homes and businesses. For longtime resident Bobbie White, the destruction was devastating. Her home was severely damaged, and she […]
I’m 56 and my wife died suddenly a few weeks ago. I’m finally ready to think about the future, but she made 65% of our income and I won’t be able to afford our bills on my own — what do I do?
Consider this scenario: Paul’s wife unexpectedly passed away a few weeks ago. Aside from the shock of losing the love of his life, he has a new source of stress he wasn’t prepared for: His wife made 65% of their household income. And he can’t afford the mortgage on his own. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
More and more Americans are draining their 401(k)s to survive — the do’s and don’ts of ‘hardship withdrawals’
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. More Americans are tapping into their 401(k) to make ends meet — treating it more like an emergency fund than a retirement savings plan. Hardship withdrawals are running 15% […]
‘They’re taking our homes’: Chaos unfolds in Illinois after local lawmaker arrested during council meeting for raising residents’ concerns — now they’re calling for federal intervention
Tensions flared at a Harvey, Illinois, city council meeting on May 12, as Mayor Christopher Clark ordered the room cleared just 20 minutes into the session. He cited disruptions from residents and supporters of Alderperson Colby Chapman. The confrontation underscored growing resident unrest over several issues they face with the southern Chicago suburb’s administration. Don’t […]
New Jersey homeowner claims paving scammer left her driveway in shambles and then raised the cost of his services by thousands — he was only caught thanks to a quick-thinking neighbor
Catfishing schemes and tap-to-pay scams are on the rise, but there’s a new one that’s reportedly paving the way: the driveway scam. A New Jersey homeowner says she was approached at her front door in March by a company called “Total Paving and Masonry,” which apparently offers driveway repair services and group rates it claimed […]