How I started investing with just $10 — Peter Lynch said “Invest in what you know,” and Questrade just made that way easier
“Invest in what you know.” That timeless advice from Peter Lynch, the legendary manager of the Fidelity Magellan Fund has stuck with many investors like me for years. And it should. After all, he’s the one who delivered an average annual return of 29%. This simply came from asking us to look around. What are […]
‘I’m definitely taking a hit economically’: South Florida condo market slumps as prices fall, listings surge — is there hidden potential?
There was a time when South Florida’s condo market was red hot. However, changes in regulations and increases in ownership costs have pushed many condo owners in the area to sell. However, the problem is that they’re now all selling at once. Michael Leccese’s one-bedroom, two-bathroom unit at the Sian on South Ocean Drive in […]
After the storm: How to financially weather home repairs and rising insurance costs
Some Florida homeowners hardest hit by hurricanes Milton and Helene must now also see their homes completely demolished or, if they’re lucky, elevated. This follows a federal mandate that impacts majorly damaged homes — those impacted by natural disasters. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) 50% rule dictates that if a house is in a flood […]
A New Jersey man borrowed $20K from his brother to go to law school, but bought a car instead — then crashed it. Here’s the advice he got on John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show
When a loved one is in need, lending a helping hand can feel like second nature — even with a price tag. On a recent episode of his new Netflix talk show, Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney, the comedian explores what it really means to help someone — and the consequences that can follow. Don’t […]
I’m a 32-year-old single mom with two kids and my $2,000 monthly rent eats up half of my take-home pay. How can I cover my other expenses?
Redfin puts median rent at $1,610, so if you’re paying $2,000 a month in rent, that doesn’t seem so out of line – especially if you live in a city with higher rent prices, or if you’re renting a larger unit because you need more than one bedroom. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
‘The last thing our country needs’: The door has been opened to big Medicaid and SNAP cuts — how this could affect your finances and what you can do to prepare
The administration under President Donald Trump has promised it won’t make cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits. But the GOP budget plan appears to conflict with that notion. On April 10, House Republicans narrowly passed a budget resolution that calls on the House Energy and Commerce Committee — which has jurisdiction over Medicaid […]
‘It’s been truly surreal’: Seattle man has benefits clawed back after Social Security declares him dead
While Elon Musk has claimed that millions of dead people are fraudulently receiving Social Security benefits — an assertion that has been debunked by experts — one Seattle man experienced the opposite problem. “You wake up one day and discover you’re dead,” Ned Johnson told The Seattle Times in an article published March 15. “It’s […]
‘I’d love to bring sanity back’: Ron Paul says Elon Musk asked him to advise the Dept. of Government Efficiency — but warns Americans of an ‘urgent threat’ to their retirement funds
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. Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul is stepping back into the spotlight. Earlier this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote on X, “Would be great to have Ron Paul as […]
‘I learned the hard way’: Dave Bautista said his house was foreclosed on and he ‘lost everything’ after leaving WWE — but got the ‘best’ money advice from ‘The Undertaker’
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. Dave Bautista is among the few professional wrestlers who successfully transitioned to a career in Hollywood. Millions of fans followed his journey from the ring to the silver screen, […]
Elon Musk claims DOGE will lead to a ‘fall’ in US Treasury yields — and says ‘all Americans’ will gain from low interest on mortgages, credit cards, other debt. This is why and what to do
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. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — an initiative led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk — was created to reduce wasteful spending and eliminate unnecessary regulations. But according to […]