5 big things that disappear after you retire in Canada: Are you prepared?
Retirement is often seen as the long-awaited reward after years of hard work. The daily grind of morning alarms, office politics and stressful commutes finally come to an end, regaining full control over your time and how you spend it. While retirement offers newfound freedom, it also brings some unexpected losses. Some, like a steady […]
Howard Lutnick says his 94-year-old mother-in-law ‘wouldn’t complain’ if Social Security missed a payment — claims ‘real America’ will be rewarded while the fraudsters ‘yell and scream’
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. Every month, almost 69 million Americans receive a Social Security check. But what if those payments suddenly stopped? Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has a provocative answer. He believes […]
I’m 52, saving at least 10% of my income for retirement — but my husband isn’t saving anything and has no plans to. What should I do?
“Don’t let me hear you say life’s taking you nowhere,” David Bowie crooned in his 1970s hit, “Golden Years”. And the reality is, as your life progresses eventually your career sunsets. This has Jada, 52, facing the existential dread of retirement even though she doesn’t plan to clock out until she turns 65. Don’t miss […]
A single high school class can boost a teen’s lifetime wealth by $100,000 — but most kids aren’t taking it. Here’s what they’re missing
While plenty of studies show the link between financial knowledge and financial success, a recent report puts a price tag on it: $100,000. A study from consulting firm Tyton Partners and nonprofit Next Gen Personal Finance found that taking just one personal finance class in high school leads to an average lifetime benefit of about […]
‘Unfit for human habitation’: This Cedar Rapids building has finally been condemned after tenants lived without power or plumbing — what can you do if a landlord leaves your home to rot
Imagine authorities declared your home unlivable — and gave you just days to vacate. That’s the reality for residents of an apartment building in Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa — and now, according to KCRG-TV9, they’re struggling to find new places to stay. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — […]
‘It does kind of make me the breadwinner’: stay-at-home mom charges husband $2,700 a week for household labor — sparking a debate on TikTok
Being a stay-at-home parent can often be a thankless job. From the moment you get up in the morning to the moment you go to bed, you’re either chasing after a child, preparing meals or doing some sort of household task — many of which involve scrubbing food particles off of a surface or item […]
‘I feel like an idiot’: This Ohio couple was swindled out of thousands in a fake check and gift card scam after being promised an $8,000 personal loan — here’s their warning for others
When Tony Brown got a call in late November from someone named "Emily" who said they worked for a company called Moneypark Finance, he thought his prayers had been answered. According to News 5 Cleveland, Tony and his wife, Christina, had been seeking a personal loan to furnish their new home and buy Christmas gifts […]
‘We want them back desperately’: US border communities losing millions in sales tax revenue as Canadian shoppers avoid US travel due to Trump’s tariffs and ’51st state’ rhetoric
There’s a long-standing tradition of Canadians crossing the border to shop at outlets and malls in the U.S. This is especially true in Erie and Niagara County, which are located near the border and feature top shopping destinations such as the Walden Galleria Mall and the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
Canmore’s new tax on vacant homes sparks debate over affordability and community values
Canmore, Alberta, has introduced a new tax targeting vacant and tourist homes, aiming to address the town’s housing affordability crisis. The policy, known as the "Liveability Tax," has stirred divisions within the community, with some residents supporting the measure as a necessary step toward increasing housing availability, while others view it as an unfair burden […]
More and more Americans are draining their 401(k)s to survive — with ‘hardship withdrawals’ at 15%-20% above normal. But these 3 bad things can happen if you crack into your nest egg early
More Americans are tapping into their 401(k) to make ends meet — treating it more like an emergency fund than a retirement savings plan. Hardship withdrawals are running 15% to 20% above the historical norm, Empower CEO Ed Murphy told Bloomberg TV. Empower is the second-largest retirement plan (by number of participants) in the U.S. […]