Don’t leave money on the table when you vacate your rental. Follow these steps as a tenant to ensure you get your security deposit back in full when you move out of your place
Managing money isn’t just about staying on top of what you earn. It’s also about getting all the money you’re entitled to, including refunds. That includes getting your security deposit back — no questions asked — when you move out of a rental unit. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
What you should know before you choose auto insurance in Canada
You’ve spent days researching and you think you’ve finally found the perfect car for you. You’re ready to drive it off the lot and into freedom. There’s just one slight snag: You can’t drive your dream car anywhere because you don’t have auto insurance. Auto insurance is one of those pesky financial necessities in life. […]
‘It’s a little crazy’: Car loan defaults in the US hit an all-time high as consumers grapple with higher costs — here’s how to manage your auto loan responsibly
As of January, over 6% of auto loans were delinquent by 60 days or more, according to Fitch Ratings. With the recent trend of vehicle prices rising and car payments surging, the outbreak of delinquencies might have only been a matter of time. But this uptick offers an insight into the fact that many households […]
A Charlotte woman is pleading with officials after finding serious issues in brand new home — has spent $40K out of pocket, faces $300K for structural repairs. Here’s the city’s response
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. Katherine Graff moved into a newly built home in Morganton, North Carolina in May 2023. In less than two years, her brand-new home has already cost her $40,000 for […]
Gen Z adults spend twice as much as they make and don’t have enough saved to cover a month’s expenses. But they could be leveraging their big advantage over older counterparts
Gen Z has had a tough go economically. Many graduated college when the U.S. was in the throes of the pandemic and unemployment was sky-high. They struggled to find work. Then Gen Zers were faced with a period of rampant inflation as the economy improved. While inflation has eased, the cost of living is still […]
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that Social Security in the US ‘doesn’t grow with the economy’ — proposes 1 big idea that gives Americans a ‘winning’ feeling. Will Trump really agree to it?
There’s been no shortage of debate over how to shore up Social Security as it barrels toward a funding shortfall in 2035. Now, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is weighing in with a somewhat controversial idea: partial privatization. Speaking with Semafor’s Liz Hoffman, Fink suggested the problem with the nation’s safety net is that it’s restricted […]
Prof G warns that rich Americans ‘hoard’ too much money and calls it a ‘virus that infects’ the US — says anything above $10M/year makes no difference to that person. Here’s his tax answer
Hoarding possessions is considered to be a mental-health disorder, but is hoarding wealth considered to be a similar psychological issue? Scott Galloway, professor of marketing at New York University, certainly thinks so. “A virus that infects America is that people hoard [money],” says the 60-year-old on an episode of The Prof G podcast. “There is […]
‘Something driving the whales a little bit loco’: Trump blames wind power — paused new developments. Will it drive up energy prices? Here are 3 ways to keep your utility bill from soaring
President Donald Trump is not a fan of wind energy, in part because he believes it’s having an adverse effect on the whales. “You know, in one area, they lost two whales, like, in 20 years washed ashore,” the president told reporters at the White House recently, “This year they had 17 wash ashore. So, […]
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. DEI programs focus on ensuring fair treatment and equal participation for everyone, particularly targeting biases against marginalized groups in workplaces, college campuses, and organizations. But the Trump administration wants DEI gone, labeling DEI […]
Why are egg prices suddenly cracking? A mix of market shifts, supply changes and seasonal demand could mean big news for grocery shoppers
Grocery shoppers have been forced to scramble since egg prices have been consistently high. With the cost of Grade A eggs hitting a record high of $5.90 per dozen in February, many consumers have had eggs on their faces. This was the highest price consumers had ever paid for eggs, nearly double what they had […]