Canadian business owners say trade uncertainty hitting as hard as the pandemic: EQ Bank survey
A new survey from EQ Bank paints a stark picture for Canada’s solopreneurs as they navigate rising trade uncertainty, inflation and financial stress. The poll found that half (51%) of solopreneurs (independent business owners who operate alone) say the current global trade environment is having as much or more impact on their business as the […]
Only 21% of Americans know their ‘full retirement benefits’ age — but a new bill in Congress could finally clear up the confusion. Do you know yours?
Almost 58 million Americans age 65 and older receive benefits from Social Security. (1) And with data from Vanguard putting the median 401(k) balance hovering around $95,000, Social Security is the main source of income for millions of older Americans. (2) That’s why understanding exactly when you qualify for your full benefit is crucial. Yet, […]
‘Meager’ Social Security bump for 2026 sparks fury among recipients, experts — why COLA will ‘hurt’ US seniors next year (and how to respond)
They may call it COLA, but many seniors say there’s nothing sweet about the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) cost-of-living adjustment for 2026. The SSA’s 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase, announced on October 24, falls short of the current rate of inflation — which is what it’s supposed to help offset for those collecting Social Security […]
Saying ‘yes’ to being a wedding guest now costs as much as a month’s rent — how to say ‘I don’t’ to going into debt for someone else’s big day
As of October, the average rent in the U.S. was about $2,000, according to Zillow. (1) And if you thought being a guest at a wedding couldn’t cost nearly as much as putting a roof over your head each month, you’d be wrong. In August, an analysis by Zillow showed that attending a wedding, plus […]
Tim Tebow reveals how Bill Belichick blocked his big 1-day payday for $1M. And then cut him ‘a few days’ later. Classless move or good life lesson?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The idea of making $1 million in a single day might sound unreal — but that was the exact opportunity former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow had in front of him. In a recent interview with Graham Bensinger, Tebow reflected on his […]
Jamie Dimon says this 1 red-hot asset could ‘easily’ go up another 135% — claims now is one of the ‘few times’ it makes sense to own some. Do you?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon isn’t known for making bold price calls. In fact, the banking titan has recently struck a cautious tone, warning that the U.S. economy is “weakening.” Yet despite those concerns, he sees big upside in one asset. Must […]
Free rent, gift cards and covered moving costs. Landlords are piling on perks to fill units. Why renters across the US are now in a power position
September 2025 saw the steepest drop in rent prices in more than 15 years, the Wall Street Journal reports (1). The national average rent fell 0.3% between August and September, according to data from the CoStar Group, and landlords across the country are feeling the shifting effects of supply and demand (2). While a 0.3% […]
Home inventory in Florida is declining after 2 years of growth — as demand across the US also slows down. How this could affect buyers and sellers
Real estate inventory in Florida is falling for the first time in two years, according to real estate analysts. As Newsweek reports, new listings in the state have declined year-over-year in every month since May, with decreases of -2% in May and June, -4.8% in July, -6.5% in August and -7.2% in September, according to […]
$30K to name your baby, $200/hour for a ‘pet nutritionist’ — niche consultants are making bank off the wealthy. Silly spending, or real investment?
Inside the world of ultra-specific consultants What some consider frivolous spending, others might see as an investment that will boost their chances of perpetuating wealth. But are baby-naming services, sorority rush consultants and pet nutritionists really smart ways to spend money to maintain social status, or are these spending habits driving people into debt? Must […]
After detecting $35K in fraudulent transactions, a Canadian man is on the hook. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from credit card fraud
Your credit card can be a lifeline in tough financial times, but it can also turn into a nightmare in the blink of an eye. Just ask Andrew St. Hilaire, a small business owner who recently discovered his credit card had been compromised. The damage? A staggering $35,000 in unauthorized charges spanning multiple countries and […]