Here are 7 ‘bad assets’ that could cause you to retire poor in Canada — how many do you own?
You probably know the importance of retiring with a hefty, well-diversified portfolio of assets. But what if you’ve spent some of your money accumulating things that look like ‘assets’ but are actually hidden liabilities. Here are the top seven tempting, but deceptive money drains that many people trap themselves into before retirement. 1. Brand new […]
Warren Buffett once warned you ‘shouldn’t own stocks at all’ if you do ‘dumb things’ whenever they go down — 2 ways to profit from panic instead of getting crushed by it
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 trade tensions rising, sweeping tariffs looming and recession fears rattling Wall Street, stocks have been on a wild ride. Watching a portfolio sink into the red can be […]
‘Who did that? Me’: This woman was quoted $500 to fix her car’s sun visor — so she got a $50 Amazon part, watched a YouTube video and did it herself. Why more drivers are going the DIY route
When TikTok user Julia Lutz was told it would cost $500 to replace her car’s broken sun visor, she didn’t just take the quote at face value — she took matters into her own hands. Armed with a $50 part from Amazon, a screwdriver and a couple of how-to videos, she pulled off the repair […]
Canadian man gets 2.5 years in prison for ‘elaborate scheme’ using his mother’s identity to steal more than $420,000 from Social Security over 30 years. But how common is this, actually?
A Canadian man has been arrested, sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison and ordered to repay $420,000 he stole in Social Security benefits over a 30-year period, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Alaska said in a news release May 12. Ellis Kingsep, 77, was legally living in the U.S. and used an "elaborate scheme" to […]
The No. 1 rule for becoming a millionaire in America, according to Maria Bartiromo and this Ramsey Show host — will you ignore or follow it 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. Many Americans dream of becoming a millionaire, and most think they’ll need to be one to retire comfortably. According to the 2024 Planning & Progress Study published by Northwestern […]
Americans could see price hikes across the country thanks to Trump’s trade war — so don’t get caught napping. Here are 5 ‘everyday items’ to load up on before they become more expensive
American consumers can expect to see higher prices for goods made in China — and maybe even empty shelves. After President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs were announced on April 2, markets took a nosedive. A 145% tariff on Chinese goods effectively blocked trade and resulted in a slowdown at ports. The CEOs of major retailers, […]
I’m 35 and sunk $95,000 into the S&P 500 in February — then lost $15,000 in the sell-off. My financial advisor wants me to ride it out, but how long should I have to wait?
Mark was nervous about taking the leap and investing in the stock market. As a 35-year-old health-care worker, he’d never had time to learn about the market — but with a lot of money sitting in the bank, he felt it was time to get some professional help and start making his money work for […]
This Arizona business owner was hoping to save money by signing up with a new credit card processor — until they hit him with a $3,120 bill for equipment he didn’t ask for
Small business owners have enough to deal with, between making customers happy and maintaining a positive cash flow. But an entrepreneur in Phoenix trying to save money got more than he bargained for. Anthony Perez, who owns A to Z Auto Detailing, was looking for a new credit card processing company. He says about 95% […]
Warren Buffett has a ‘big worry’ over the US dollar ‘really going to hell’ — warns fiscal policy is what really scares him in America. Here’s why (plus 3 ways 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. With a whopping $348 billion in cash on Berkshire Hathaway’s balance sheet, it’s easy to assume Warren Buffett has no worries at all. But in a recent meeting with […]
Jalen Hurts lives in a $2,000/month rental apartment in New Jersey despite $255 million contract — here’s why and what you can learn from the Super Bowl MVP
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. Although he hit the jackpot with a massive $255 million contract in 2023, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts still lives like a humble college student. He rents an apartment […]