Most Americans mentally spend their paychecks before money hits their bank account: How to avoid paycheck stress and create a financial plan that works

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. A new survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of EarnIn found that the average American has already mentally spent more than half of their paycheck before it lands […]
Are you rich enough to join the top 1%? Here’s the net worth you need to rank among Canada’s wealthiest — plus a few strategies to build that first-class portfolio

To be a top 1% earner in Canada, you need to make at least $586,900, according to data released in 2024 by Statistics Canada. The wealthiest households accounted for almost two-thirds (64.8%) of Canada’s total net worth in the fourth quarter of 2024, with an average of $3.3 million in earnings per household. For contrast, […]
Jason Kelce says he lost ‘all my money’ in New Orleans at Super Bowl LIX — at one point it was a ‘bigger bloodbath’ than the Chiefs’ blowout loss. Here’s what happened and what you can learn

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. Travis Kelce, along with the Kansas City Chiefs, suffered a crushing loss at Super Bowl LIX after being obliterated 40-22 by the Philadelphia Eagles. But his brother, Jason, also […]
‘It was a point of community pride’: This Niagara Falls family says city crew ripped out their autistic son’s garden without warning — and then handed them a $2,296 fine for the work
A Niagara Falls family says the city went too far when it tore out their front-yard garden without proper notice, and then fined them nearly $2,300. Justine Burger says the garden was created for her autistic son and featured painted blocks, a welcome sign and plants. But after a city crew removed the garden, the […]
Pulling six figures and still pulling faces — here’s why the prospect of a recession has wealthy Gen Zers panicking, plus 7 tips on how to recession-proof your future

Making six figures should feel like financial freedom — but for one 26-year-old posting to Reddit, it’s a source of stress as fears of a looming recession weigh heavily on her. Despite earning a $100K salary, having just $2,500 in monthly expenses, fully paid-off student loans, $7,500 in savings and $40,000 in a 401(k), this […]
Colorado landlord gets massive shock after 300-plus police raid his property — turns out tenants were using the rental space as an illegal club linked with drug trafficking, gang activity
Mike Moon got quite the shock when he found out what his tenants were really doing in his rental property. In late April, more than 300 law enforcement officers — from around 10 federal agencies — zeroed in on Moon’s property in the wee hours of the morning. During the raid, officers seized cocaine, pink […]
I’m 65, have $120,000 saved, collect Social Security of $1,700/month — but monthly expenses total $3,900. How can I make sure money doesn’t run out without sacrificing lifestyle?
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. At age 65, a $120,000 nest egg isn’t going to produce as much income as you might hope. Assuming you follow the 4% rule, you’ll only be able to […]
43% of Canadians are delaying retirement due to financial pressures — is your plan still realistic at age 63?

Many people look forward to retirement and can’t wait to kick off that chapter in life. But for some people, that part of the story isn’t appealing. If you’re 63, you’re at a time when it is reasonable to consider your financial stability during retirement. Even though you haven’t hit 65, you’re still old enough […]
Anti-aging pill for dogs one step closer to reality as it’s certified ‘effective’ by FDA. What does this mean for your budget?

There’s a famous quote that goes "the only thing ‘wrong’ with dogs is that they can’t live forever." A dog’s lifespan can range anywhere from nine to 15 years on average, and when you consider a dog as part of the family, that’s just not enough time. But what if there was a pill that […]
Canada’s history up for sale: Hudson’s Bay artifacts head to auction as museums struggle and investors move in

As the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC ) — North America’s oldest retailer — undergoes an historic wind-down, its extensive collection of over 1,700 artworks and 2,700 artifacts is headed for the auction block. This liquidation includes irreplaceable pieces such as the 1670 Royal Charter from King Charles II, a cornerstone document in Canadian history, and […]