San Francisco’s Chinatown shops are struggling as US tariffs drive 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: rising tariffs. The neighbourhood’s small shops are feeling the pinch from U.S. tariffs on China, which are now at 20%. The owners have weathered economic downturns for generations, shifting demographics, and even the […]
Ontario man left holding the bag on $62,000 car loan after co-signing for a friend
An Ontario man found out the hard way the responsibilities you take on when you co-sign a loan, and why it’s not a good idea to co-sign a loan for a friend. “I went in as a co-signer and I had no idea that this could happen,” Mississauga resident Shane Brown told CTV News after […]
‘I thought they’d take it back right away’: Social Security windfalls spark confusion — what you need to know
Recent changes to Social Security are leaving many recipients scratching their heads, as unexpected lump sum payments and overpayments are showing up in bank accounts — all without much explanation. Brooklyn resident Elizabeth Miller, 65, was shocked and confused when she noticed a large amount of money in her account. “I didn’t know what it […]
Hey gals, here are the worst mistakes you’re making with money
Ladies, we can be truly savvy with our dollars, especially when it comes to finding a great deal. Women are so good at managing money that 20% of Canadian spouses relied solely on their female partner to set and follow the household monthly budget, according to survey released in 2023 by Loans Canada, the nation’s […]
‘Devastating to us’: These Massachusetts homeowners just got notice their homes are set to be destroyed — what homeowners need to know about their rights when it comes to eminent domain
Plans to replace the Sagamore Bridge, a major access point to Cape Cod, have recently sparked controversy as several homeowners face losing their properties to eminent domain. While many local drivers welcome the infrastructure improvements, affected residents are struggling with uncertainty about compensation, relocation and the impact on property values. Marc and Joan Hendel, who […]
Trump wants to ‘abolish’ the IRS and replace federal income tax revenue with tariffs on imports — how would such a move affect middle-class Americans?
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to replace income taxes with tariffs, but what does that mean for the average middle-class American? “Donald Trump announced the External Revenue Service, and his goal is very simple: to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and let all the outsiders pay,” U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox News on […]
Dating in Canada: 3 cheap date ideas, plus tips for planning affordable third date ideas
Dating in Canada is hard and making it to the third date is a big deal. Ask any experienced dating app user — where a simple swipe right or left can make or break a budding romance. For single Canadians, making it to the third date adds a bit of pressure — for the expectation […]
Even Joe Rogan blasted Trump’s tariff war with Canada as ‘stupid’ and ‘ridiculous’ — urges America to ‘become friends’ again with its neighbor, dismisses ‘51st state’ rhetoric. Here’s why
Trump’s escalating trade fight with Canada is sparking backlash in an unlikely place: his own fanbase. Joe Rogan, a high-profile Trump voter and supporter, slammed the economic standoff as “stupid.” ‘Why are we upset at Canada?” he asked fellow comedian Michael Kosta on a recent episode of his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, “This is […]
This CEO went from $300,000 in debt to a self-made millionaire. She says these 3 common money mistakes could be costing you thousands — here’s how to fix them
Bernadette Joy, CEO of Crush Your Money Goals, went from $300,000 in debt to earning her first million in just eight years — and it all started with one simple but powerful step: taking ownership of her finances. But before her fortunes began to turn, Joy often felt like she was broke and that her […]
Howard Lutnick says his 94-year-old mother-in-law ‘wouldn’t complain’ if Social Security missed a payment — claims ‘real America’ will be rewarded while the fraudsters ‘yell and scream’
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. Every month, almost 69 million Americans receive a Social Security check. But what if those payments suddenly stopped? Treasury Secretary Howard Lutnick has a provocative answer. He believes withholding […]