‘It’s a money pit’: Peter Schiff says a house ‘depletes your savings’ and costs you a ‘crazy’ amount of money, believes that renting is a ‘better option’ for many Americans. Do you agree?
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. Buying and owning a house is often considered a significant financial investment and a milestone in personal wealth building. However, economist Peter Schiff believes that this notion is simply […]
‘This is not Biblical’: Oklahoma man turns to Dave Ramsey after saying he was instructed to invest in the church over saving for retirement — and Ramsey’s answer may surprise you
It’s natural for some people to want to be as charitable as they can afford. But at what point do we stop helping ourselves and invest in others? Daniel from Oklahoma wrote to The Ramsey Show to explain a dilemma he was having. He claimed his church told its members not to focus on investing […]
“It Ain’t Your House!” explains Grant Cardone as the famous investor slams homeownership but real estate doesn’t have to be a bad investment
Given how much home prices have soared recently, many homeowners may be feeling richer than ever. But real estate mogul Grant Cardone says your house isn’t a smart investment — far from it. In an interview with podcaster Sean Mike Kelly, Cardone called buying a home “a terrible investment.” That may sound ironic coming from […]
‘I’m suffering from it’: Maryland customers had checks and money orders stolen after being mailed at local post offices — leaving many reeling from the sudden financial hit
When you write out a check and put it in the mail, you expect it to arrive at its proper destination and to get cashed by its intended recipient. But a number of Maryland customers recently learned the hard way that this outcome isn’t always a given. According to WMAR-2 News, several people mailed checks […]
Almost every millionaire in North America owns these 5 simple things. You may have most of them already — and you could have them all
The average net worth for Canadian households was $1,026,205 in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Statistics Canada. But net worth doesn’t tell the whole picture. According to the same report, the median net worth was only $142,587 — a difference that highlights how relatively few number of Canadian households are close to being […]
Don’t retire in America until you reach these 6 ‘must-hit’ milestones — how many have you crossed off the list so far?
Most people spend countless hours planning their retirement before the big day finally arrives. After all, it’s not always easy to feel completely confident before you exit the workforce and enter your golden years. With that in mind, here are six milestones you should aim to hit in order to feel more confident in your […]
Trump has a plan to abolish the IRS forever — here are 5 crucial things it could mean for your money
After rushing to file your taxes before the April 15 deadline, the fantasy of living in a world without the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) might feel especially tempting. It’s certainly on the mind of President Donald Trump, who wants to “abolish the IRS,” according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
Rich New Yorkers keep flocking to this South Florida town — and it’s sparking a huge spike in home prices. Median listing now sits at $2,900,000. Here’s why the glitzy area so popular
Fleeing New York for Florida is a long-standing tradition among snowbirds and retirees. During the pandemic, many New Yorkers abandoned their cramped city apartments for the promise of sunshine and more space. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of […]
I’m 68 and retiring in June after 19 years at my company — should I give many months of notice or just 4-to-6 weeks to avoid a last-minute ‘grunt work’ dump?
Mildred has worked as a manufacturing engineer at an auto parts company for the past 19 years. Over time, Mildred has become indispensable to her company. She possesses in-depth knowledge of several of the company’s manufacturing processes that few others have. She loves her job, her coworkers and her manager, but she’s worried about remaining […]
Atlantic Canada’s lobster industry faces economic pinch as global turmoil bites
Atlantic Canada’s lobster industry is grappling with a perfect storm of economic challenges, as low prices, shifting global trade dynamics, and geopolitical tensions converge to unsettle one of the region’s most vital industries. A season of uncertainty Lobster harvesters across Nova Scotia, New Brunswic and Prince Edward Island are expressing deep concern over this year’s […]