‘Addicted to price hikes’: Disney is having internal concerns over the soaring cost of its theme parks, report says — is the ‘House of Mouse’ pricing out middle-class families for good?
For generations, a trip to Disney has been a rite of passage for American families. It is a place where kids can hug their favorite characters, parents can relive childhood nostalgia, and memories are made on Main Street, U.S.A. But is Walt Disney World still “The Happiest Place on Earth”? Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
Dazed and delinquent: 1 in 5 borrowers are late on their student loans during a confusing repayment rollout — and the cost of a mistake can be severe
Federal student loan borrowers have endured five years of chaotic changes as various relief programs started, stopped and shifted. But the return to “normal” may be the messiest change of all. Payments formally resumed in October 2023, though former President Joe Biden and his administration paused repayment for certain types of loans for most of […]
Trump claims tariffs could ‘completely eliminate’ income taxes for Americans making under $200,000 — but is it for real? These 2 assets can help slash your tax bill no matter what he does
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. President Donald Trump says tariffs could deliver a financial windfall for everyday Americans — by wiping out their income taxes. “When tariffs cut in, many people’s income taxes will […]
‘Trump is steering our economy toward disaster’: Experts warn of stagflation, trade wars and a gutted SSA. Here are a few money moves you can make right now to protect your retirement
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. With talk of trade wars, fear of stagflation and slashes to Social Security staffing, you might be justifiably concerned about your retirement savings — especially if you’re one of […]
San Francisco’s Chinatown shops are struggling as trade war drives up costs, leading to tough choices for business owners — raise prices or risk losing customers
The heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown is under siege — not by bulldozers or policy bans, but by something just as destructive: the trade war. The neighbourhood’s small shops are feeling the pinch from U.S. tariffs on China, which are now at 145%. The owners have weathered economic downturns for generations, shifting demographics, and even […]
How to file your taxes online in Canada — for FREE!
Whether you’re filing your taxes for the first time or looking for a better, cheaper way to do it, this short guide will show you how easy it is to file your taxes online in Canada. In truth, you can file your tax return online or by mail. But the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — […]
‘I can’t even come to my home’: Eviction battle leaves Texas landlord barred from rental home — and headed towards bankruptcy. How to protect your real estate assets during tenant disputes
What happens when your tenants are driving you to financial ruin, but you can’t kick them out during an ongoing eviction battle? That’s the problem faced by property owner Akosua Danquah in Iowa Colony, Texas. Her tenants stopped paying rent and called the police when she tried to check on her home. Though she’s trying […]
Canadian economy expected to contract in Q2
Contrary to what some Americans may think, the costs of tariffs are offloaded to the consumer. So it comes as no surprise that early outlook on Canada’s second quarter is seeing its economy put in somewhat of a rough patch. The latest Main Street Quarterly report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is […]
‘This is a game-changer’: Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran says this 1 big megatrend is about to alter US real estate forever — are you prepared to profit or will you panic?
Barbara Corcoran knows a thing or two about real estate. The Shark Tank star built a $100 million net worth and has spent decades at the top of the industry. And according to Corcoran, a new era of home buying is on the horizon thanks to one tool: artificial intelligence. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
‘Is that a threat? Sure it is’: China may make a ‘retaliatory’ move that could ‘hit us hard’ — especially US homeowners. Here’s what Beijing’s saying, and how to protect your wealth
Mortgage rates are climbing in response to a sell-off off in U.S. Treasury bonds, according to CNBC. Throw in an accelerated sell-off in China and things could get much worse. 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 […]