Category: Wealth

Image source: Pexels Aging in America is often marketed as a golden era of rest, relaxation, and well-earned freedom. But for many older adults, the reality is far less comforting. The dream of retiring at 65 and living comfortably into your 80s is increasingly out of reach, replaced by rising costs, mounting debt, and an…

Need cash fast? Dipping into your 401(k) might seem like a lifeline—but it could cost you thousands in penalties, taxes, and lost future growth. That “quick fix” could seriously derail your retirement plans. Still, there are situations where an early withdrawal makes sense—or at least hurts less. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the…

relationship Image Source: 123rf.com In relationships, emotional safety is the foundation that allows love to thrive. It’s what gives your partner the confidence to be vulnerable, share openly, and trust deeply. Without it, even the strongest connections can feel shaky. Fortunately, emotional safety isn’t about grand gestures—it’s built through everyday words and actions. Here are…

José Boisjoli’s CV at BRP Under Boisjoli’s tenure, the stand-alone organization, which has known no other CEO, tripled its revenue and market share so that one in every three powersports products sold across the globe bears the BRP logo, according to the Valcourt, Que.-based company. Boisjoli—an engineer by training who grew up a half-hour’s drive…

Image Source: Pexels When you think of privilege, you probably think of someone who has been fed with a silver spoon. We use it to describe everything from race and gender to wealth and education. If you have invisible advantages, you’re privileged. But does privilege really exist anymore, or are we all just trying to…

Image source: Pexels Most people think retiring well takes either a six-figure salary, a financial advisor on speed dial, or an early inheritance. But what if the real secret to retiring comfortably isn’t more money but a better strategy? The truth is, some of the smartest retirement moves sound like loopholes. They’re completely legal, yet…

Refinancing your mortgage can help you lower your monthly payment, reduce the total interest you pay, or free up cash for other goals. But the process comes with costs—some expected, others easy to overlook. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly what those costs look like, what affects them, and how to decide if refinancing…

relationship Image Source: pexels.com When you’re dating, getting swept up in the excitement of a new connection is easy. But sometimes, what feels like love is actually something else—a self-centered relationship where your partner’s interests always come first. Recognizing the signs early can save you from heartache, wasted time, and even financial loss. You’re not…

“The easiest thing to do would be: ‘I need additional compensation outside of the benefit package to buy my own private health care,’” he said. “So maybe, you negotiate and say, ‘My expenses are too high, my dental expenses are really high. This plan isn’t covering me sufficiently for what I need.” Usually, any plan…

Here’s my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of June 2025, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. Banks and brokerages love taking advantage of our idle cash, and you can often earning more money while keeping the same level of safety by moving to another FDIC-insured bank or NCUA-insured credit…