Category: Wealth

Image Source: 123rf.com Around one million taxpayers will receive a special payment of up to $1,400 from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS announced that anyone who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 returns would be eligible for this payment. So, how do you know if you are eligible for…

Image Source: 123rf.com Costco is well-known for its Kirkland Signature brand. Many people look to this brand for not only savings but quality. Costco beer is no exception. The warehouse retailer is able to uphold quality standards by partnering with established manufacturers. That said, you might be surprised to find out what brand is behind…

Image Source: Pexels Do you feel unsettled when your house is a mess? There are dishes left in the sink, the laundry is piling up, and there’s a layer of grime on your floors that desperately needs mopping. To say the least, a messy house can be chaotic. Well, so are messy finances. They may…

“If you’re already unhappy, money alone can’t fix you.” Nevertheless, what I thought was most interesting about this study was it found that if you surpass these thresholds, your life satisfaction and emotional well-being can actually start to decline. Once you hit your ceiling, you start to fixate on things like social comparison (i.e., how…

Image Source: Pexels Are you looking for an investment property? You’re not alone. A recent Gallup poll found that 36% of Americans rank real estate as the number one long-term investment. So, what are the best real estate markets with investment property for sale? Let’s take a look at the 10 best cities to buy…

I used to do it every year. Make all these New Year’s Resolutions of goals I wanted to achieve. I started to do it again this year and, at first, it felt really good to list them: Write another book. Create a home study course. Visit my kids more frequently. Get away with my hubby. Yoga…

Cars Image Source: 123rf.com Amazon has rolled out its Amazon Auto program, allowing members to purchase new cars via their Amazon app. This is a new service being provided by the online retail giant and it has many consumers intrigued. While it is possible to buy a car on Amazon now, should you? There are…

Image Source: Pexels What are some of your big financial goals that you’re saving for? Are you saving for a new house, college, or a new car? While spending is easy, saving for big financial goals can seem insurmountable. If you want to achieve your financial aspirations, here are several steps you can take in…

Many Canadians are turning to their savings accounts to manage growing financial pressures, choosing cash liquidity over investing in accounts like tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs), registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) or first home savings accounts (FHSAs), says Pat Giles, vice-president, Saving and Investing Journey at TD. “Over a third (35%) of Canadians are contributing to…

Image Source: Pexels Medical debt has become an overwhelming problem for many Americans. The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) estimates that Americans owe at least $220 billion in medical debt. More often than not, this debt slips into collections and is left unpaid. But what if you die before you’re able to pay off…