Toyota CEO goes full MAGA at Japanese NASCAR race. And unveils nearly $1B investment in US manufacturing. Is it time to bet on America again?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have shaken foreign automakers, so it came as a surprise when Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda was spotted wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat over the weekend. Toyoda appeared at a NASCAR event at Fuji […]
Toronto tenant says she was nearly evicted after paying rent — why advocates say it’s becoming common
Toronto resident Sara Basso had been living in the same low-rise for over a decade and ostensibly had a good arrangement with her landlord. That is, until she received what she believed was a “meritless” eviction application in January, she told CBC News (1). Basso received a copy of the application that was filed with […]
Over half of working Americans plan to claim Social Security before the age of 70, despite advice to wait. Are they making a costly mistake?
Financial experts often recommend waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits — but many Americans don’t plan to take that advice. According to the 2025 U.S. Retirement Survey from Schroders, 56% of working Americans say they’ll claim before age 70 (1). Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord […]
‘Think of these as Lego blocks’: Quick-to-build modular homes are being pitched as a potential fix for the housing shortage. Could you live in one?
As home prices and mortgage rates remain elevated amid a nationwide housing shortage, homeownership continues to be out of reach for many Americans. But there’s hope the crisis may be an opportunity for innovation. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
There’s a curious boom of New York City rental buildings with exactly 99 units — why that may be bad news for the new mayor’s housing plans
New York City renters have one number on their minds right now: zero. That’s how much the leading mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, has promised to raise the rent by for rent-stabilized tenants. But while everyone else is debating the proposed rent freeze, New York City developers have another magic number on their minds: 99. Under […]
Florida nurse supercommutes to California’s Bay Area to make 3 times as much as she could locally. Is her bicoastal lifestyle a good idea?
The next time you are stuck in traffic on your way home from work, cursing your commute, and every red light, consider that, for some Americans, getting to work involves catching a flight. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t […]
The ultra-rich are bailing on volatile stocks right now — these 4 shockproof assets are their new safe havens
The U.S. stock market recently hit new highs, but according to Michael Sonnenfeldt, founder of Tiger 21 — an exclusive network of ultra-high-net-worth investors — wealthy individuals aren’t chasing the hype. “Actually, they just pulled back a couple points in the last quarter from the stock market and from real estate,” Sonnenfeldt told CNBC, noting […]
Here’s the new ‘0.01% rule’ this money expert swears by to encourage Americans to indulge in more guilt-free spending. Would it work for you?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you agonize over every purchase — whether it’s organic strawberries or a trip to Paris — the 0.01% rule might help put things in perspective. Essentially, the rule states that it’s safe to spend 0.01% of your net worth on […]
Expert warns of looming Social Security cuts due to 1 powerful force no US politician controls — and Congress will fall to its knees. Prepare now
American lawmakers have long known that Social Security is on an unsustainable path. An aging population has created a funding imbalance that now threatens the program’s solvency. Despite this, cutting Social Security remains politically taboo. Nearly 79% of U.S. adults –- across political affiliations — oppose any reductions, according to a 2024 Pew Research survey. […]
Federal Budget 2025 bets big on business — and why that matters to Canadian investors and workers
After 18 months without a federal budget, Ottawa is finally putting its money where its mouth is — and the focus is clearly on investing in Canadian business to help restart Canada’s stalled economy. Framed as an “investment budget,” Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first fiscal framework focuses mostly on big-ticket investment-driving items, rather than spending […]