Feds seize $15B in bitcoin linked to alleged ‘pig butchering’ scam that used trafficked workers. Here’s how to protect yourself from crypto fraud
Federal authorities have seized a staggering $15 billion worth of bitcoin linked to an alleged international fraud operation that used trafficked workers to carry it out. In an indictment unsealed on Oct. 14, prosecutors accused Chen Zhi, founder and chairman of Prince Holding Group, of leading a widespread cryptocurrency investment scam under the conglomerate that […]
Nvidia’s founder calls AI the ‘greatest technology equalizer of all time’ and it’s already creating billionaires — is it time to hop on the trend?
Speaking during a tech summit hosted by the All-In Podcast and The Hill & Valley Forum [1] on July 23 in Washington, Nvidia CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang called artificial intelligence (AI) the “greatest technology equalizer of all time.” Nvidia is the trillion-dollar company that manufactures the chips that power many of today’s major AI […]
If you think you’re ready to retire, think again — 4 critical money moves to avoid a financial crisis when retired
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Everyone hopes that their reward for decades of hard work will be decades more to enjoy the fruits of their labor. But if you ask financial guru Suze Orman, the average American is nowhere near ready. Their savings won’t last decades […]
Colorado mom assumed Medicaid would cover daughter’s ambulance ride — until a debt collector took $3K off her paycheck. How to avoid the same shock
Nicole Silva wasn’t expecting a bill after her daughter received urgent medical care following a car crash. After all, she says, the entire family was on Medicaid. But a debt collector took the preschool teacher from Sanford, Colorado, to court over an unpaid ambulance ride totaling $2,181.60, which grew to over $3,000 including interest and […]
Walmart’s chief people officer reveals the 1 type of person she steers clear of when hiring — and the 1 trait that could boost your employability
Finding a job in the U.S. is getting tougher. In fact, in July, the country added just 73,000 jobs, which suggests the labor market is weakening substantially. Not only that, but data for May and June was also revised downward, with the estimated 144,000 net job gain in May revised down to just 19,000 jobs […]
6 practical ways to make a rental property work for you as a Canadian investor — and save on taxes owed
Maybe you already own an income property (or two), and you’re looking to expand your portfolio. Perhaps you’d like to get your foot in the door to owning rental property. But maybe you have limited time, complex finances or anxiety around property management. For those looking to enter the market or manage their existing properties, […]
This Baltimore parking lot attendant built a $500,000 stock portfolio. Here’s his simple strategy and how you can apply it in 2025
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Earl Crawley, fondly known as “Mr. Earl,” spent 44 years working as a parking lot attendant in Baltimore, earning no more than $12 an hour or $20,000 a year. Yet, against all odds, he built an investment portfolio worth $500,000. Crawley’s […]
A classic Canadian chocolate bar just got quietly discontinued
If your childhood snack drawer included a Jersey Milk bar, this one might sting. After 75 years on Canadian shelves, Mondelez, the maker behind the confectionary best used for smores, has quietly pulled the plug on the creamy white-wrapped classic, citing low demand. No press release. No farewell tour. Just gone, like the last piece […]
Never reveal these 5 things to anyone if you’re an older Canadian — or it could backfire badly. How many have you disclosed already?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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. Older Canadians have a lot to keep an eye on as they age, from health […]
Rising costs push 3 in 4 Canadians to skip restaurants and rethink eating out as a luxury
Canadian restaurants are facing a perfect storm in 2025. Rising operational costs and shifting consumer habits are squeezing margins, while families are reconsidering dining out — often cutting it from their budget and considering it a discretionary expense. A recent report from Restaurants Canada shows three in four Canadians are eating out less due to […]