Looking beyond the horizon — how to break free from nosediving airline loyalty programs and chart a smarter course for earning travel rewards
Trouble is brewing on the travel horizon. Once seen as a golden ticket to free flights and VIP perks, airline loyalty programs are leaving frequent flyers grounded. Most airlines offer loyalty programs to encourage people to stick with the same carrier for most of their trips. These loyalty programs allow flyers to earn miles that […]
Here are 5 big things that disappear after you retire in America — are you ready to lose them all?
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. Retirement is supposed to be the reward after decades of hard work. Morning alarms, office politics and exhausting commutes … gone. The idea of finally having full control of […]
I’m 31, inherited $100,000 from my grandma, and my fiancée says I’m ‘stingy’ for refusing to spend it on a ‘dream’ wedding — but I want to use it for a house, kids. Am I wrong for saying no?
When Jim’s grandmother passed away, he didn’t just inherit her favorite teacups or photo albums — he inherited $100,000, and with it, a dream she always had for him: building a future, buying a home and starting a family. Not long ago, Jim proposed to his girlfriend of three years. They’d been planning a small, […]
Elon Musk calls Bill Gates a ‘huge liar’ after being accused of ‘killing the world’s poorest children’ — Gates warns DOGE will cost 2M lives, fail to slash $2T from budget. Who’s right?
Two of the world’s richest men are clashing — again. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently called out Tesla CEO Elon Musk over spending cuts enacted by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), specifically its decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
‘Those folks that were involved… will be held accountable:’ A scammer stole $800K from a Florida school board by faking a vendor email. Here’s how to avoid the same trap
A scammer pretending to be a construction vendor tricked the Citrus County School Board in Inverness, Florida, into sending more than $800,000 to the wrong bank account. The fraud wasn’t discovered until the real vendor called to say they hadn’t received their payment. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, $846,864.86 was intended for a […]
I’m 66 years old, retired, and I own a comfortable house in Fort Worth. I have $143,000 in cash that I’d like to invest for my retirement — what should I do with 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. A comfortable home and a healthy nest egg are crucial for ensuring financial security in retirement. With $143,000 in cash, it’s important to avoid letting it sit idle, as […]
“Please make sure your head is on straight” — An Ontario professor’s retirement plan was derailed after her mothers sudden death. Here’s how she got it back on track
Former computer scientist and professor, Julia Johnson (72), was used to creating plans and executing them, and retirement was no different. But her plans went awry when her mother unexpectedly passed away. Right before retiring in 2020, Johnson had taken an exit sabbatical so she could have time to move from Ontario to Edmonton, Alberta […]
The best Canadian alternatives to American tourism destinations
As the trade war between the United States and Canada escalates, both Canadians and sympathetic Americans are searching for ways to support Canadian sovereignty with credit cards in hand. One of the best ways to do so is by buying Canadian — something we’ve covered before — and rebooking vacations in the US to Canadian […]
What is MEI? It’s the ‘new corporate rage’ as DEI dies, says a Harvard economist — but surveys show the majority of Americans still support DEI
If you’ve been following the plans of the Trump administration, you’ve likely heard a lot about DEI – diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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 the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Gain […]
Fixed mortgage rates rise as variable-rate discounts tighten: Here’s what it means for your next loan or renewal
For a while, it looked like mortgage rates in Canada were finally settling into a more affordable pattern. Fixed rates had been drifting downward, and variable rates were looking more attractive — especially as rate cuts seemed like a matter of “when,” not “if.” But the tide has turned. As of early May, both fixed […]