23andMe faces major crisis: CEO resigns, stock crashes and bankruptcy sparks fears over user data — what it means for millions of customers
Would you trust a company with your most personal data — your DNA — if it was on the brink of collapse? Millions of 23andMe customers are now facing that unsettling reality as the genetic testing company faces an uncertain future. The California-based company offers DNA self-testing kits for users to explore their ancestry. It […]
A record number of Americans now have $1,000,000 saved in their 401(k)s — but it’s probably fewer than you think
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. A 401(k), an employer-sponsored retirement plan with tax benefits, is one of the most popular ways Americans save for their golden years. Collectively, they hold almost $9 trillion in […]
Ottawa woman accuses husband of ‘love bombing,’ leaving her $300K in debt
Browsing the internet or social media will bring about many first-hand accounts of dating and marriage horror stories that would render even the most hopeless romantic a cynic. Here’s one such story. Christina MacCrimmon of Ottawa claims she was the victim of ‘love bombing’, that left her nearly $300,000 in debt. "It’s just unimaginable to […]
Should Canadian retirees own or rent their home? Use this simple ‘5x5x5 rule’ to figure it out
Faced with the rising cost of living, many American retirees are looking to control one of the most fundamental expenses: housing. Since the pandemic, the cost of housing has remained stubbornly high. According to a recent report, home affordability slipped further in January, as rising prices raised the income needed for a mortgage in 12 […]
I’m 28 years old and my dad’s wealth management guy took me on as a favor — but he’s put my entire $50,000 in a single investment. Is this OK or is he setting me up for disaster?
The benefit of hiring someone to manage your money is getting expert investment advice that protects your portfolio from market volatility while fueling its growth. But, what if you’re paying for advice you don’t agree with? Say you’ve decided to use your father’s wealth manager to oversee your own money, only they decide to put […]
Air travel between the US and Canada is set to plunge 75% and domestic tourism has also slowed — how to plan your trips as Trump’s policies hit travel demand
Many Canadians have decided not to travel in the U.S. as a trade war continues. Forward bookings for flights between Canada and the U.S. in coming months have plunged by as much as 75% compared with the same period in 2024, according to OAG, a global travel data provider. In February, the number of Canadians […]
I’m 34 with $80,000 in savings and I want to buy a $400,000 house to rent out. But as a first-time investor, would it be too risky to carry a mortgage on a property I won’t occupy?
Buying a home is a pricey prospect, even if prices are trending downward. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the national average home price sat at $668,097 in February 2025, a 3.3% decrease from the year prior. If you’re 34 with $80,000 saved, you may be thinking of using that money to buy a […]
‘I finally started living in my home’: This Georgia couple fought for 2 years to get their sewer line fixed — here’s the 1 flaw the city missed and how to budget for unexpected home repairs
When Alphonso and Tierney Whitfield first moved into their College Park, Georgia home in 2022, they were eager to start their new life together. But that hope quickly turned into a headache when they discovered plumbing issues, Atlanta News First (ANF) reported. Every time the couple flushed their toilets, wastewater appeared in their yard. Unsure […]
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 […]
‘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 […]