Quebec $46M lottery winner faces the ultimate retirement decision
Claude Boucher, a Cégep de Victoriaville employee from the Bois-Francs region of Centre-du-Québec, won the Gold Ball Jackpot of $46,000,000 in the August 27 Lotto 6/49 draw. He purchased the winning ticket using his usual numbers via the Loto-Québec gaming website. “I was scrolling quickly and I thought, ‘$46,000 isn’t too bad! But what are […]
5 of the best low-risk investments for Canadians that protect your cash — and earn you more in 2025
One of the keys to building wealth is understanding the relationship between risk and reward. Canadians are always on the lookout for low-risk investments, but you must understand that free lunches do not exist. A risk-free investment (like a GIC) has a lower expected return than a high-risk investment (like an individual stock). As an […]
Suze Orman warns these 4 financial blunders will set you back in a major way — here’s her advice on how to ‘be extra strong’ with your money
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Best-selling personal finance author and TV personality Suze Orman has been inspiring Americans to make better money moves and avoid serious financial mistakes for decades. With inflation continuing to put pressure on American wallets, she recently urged her readers to be […]
Warren Buffett once called this US investment a ‘terrible long-term asset’ — but he’s holding $348 billion of it today
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Warren Buffett has never shied away from calling out underperforming investments. Among his most scathing critiques? An asset virtually everyone owns — cash. In a 2008 op-ed for The New York Times, Buffett warned, “Today people who hold cash equivalents feel […]
Copper wire thieves target AT&T’s underground vault in LA — 1,502 incidents leave streets in dark, folks without service. Why does it keep happening?
Copper wire thieves in Los Angeles may not be directly targeting people, but their crimes are hitting close to home for many. In South LA, a major AT&T vault packed with miles of underground copper cable became a target, and the fallout has been costly. Back in January 2025, thieves broke into the facility and […]
Trump’s downsizing has seen the federal workforce shrink at the fastest pace since World War II — how Washington’s ‘mass exodus’ could impact you
Federal employees are leaving their jobs in droves, and the effects are beginning to trickle beyond Washington. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here’s how Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 asset […]
For the first time since the 1960s, the gender pay gap is widening again — experts say these 3 economic forces are pushing women’s earnings backward
Women have always faced a persistent gap in pay compared with men — but now, it’s getting worse. While women have made steady gains in education, workforce participation, and leadership over the decades, equal pay has never been fully achieved. At best, the gap had been slowly narrowing — until now. Must Read Thanks to […]
I’m retired, 68, single and child-free. My Social Security covers all my living costs — including my rent. Is there even a point to buying a home now?
Retirement often marks the beginning of a new chapter, though this chapter unfolds uniquely for each individual. Consider the life of a 68-year-old retiree in Sarasota, Florida — single, childless and thoroughly enjoying their independence. With comfortable rental accommodations and sufficient retirement income to support an active lifestyle of travel, fine dining and regular rounds […]
Virginia senior warns of ‘solar nightmare’ after taking out $32K loan for panels — Dominion bill rose to $200 despite trying to cut costs. Here’s why
Mara Willis thought she was buying peace of mind. In 2022, the Virginia homeowner spent $32,000 for solar panels and even a new roof in hopes of cutting her climbing power bills from Dominion Energy. For a while, it worked. Her monthly statement fell, and the sun seemed to be doing its job. But when […]
This man from Toronto feels broke making $73,000 a year — his wife recently left him and he has an 18-month-old child. Here’s what Dave Ramsey told him
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Breakups can be painful, but the pain can be amplified if you relied on your ex-partner to handle your finances. Elliot from Toronto, called into The Ramsey Show explaining that his separation from his wife has left him both emotionally and […]