“My son had no financial stake in that property.” (Photo subjects are models.) – Getty Images/iStockphoto Instead of giving my son a share of the rental property that I own 50/50 with my daughter, I promised to give him $250,000 as an inheritance before I die. The reason was simple: my son had no financial … Read more
If you’re a professional arborist or firewood supplier, it’s hard to argue against the logic of using a Stihl chainsaw. The Stihl brand is often at the top of the heavy chainsaw charts and ranked first in our comparison of the major chainsaw brands. However, Stihl’s warranty isn’t the best, and not everyone can afford … Read more
Experts describe a market defined by caution: falling prices, low sales volumes and no sense of urgency on either side of the deal. (Lance McMillan/Toronto Star via Getty Images) · Lance McMillan via Getty Images Sixteen months of interest rate cuts should have rattled Canada’s housing market. Instead, the sector barely moved — and with … Read more
Mortgage rates have risen since last week. According to Zillow data, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose 13 basis points to 6.10% and the 15-year fixed rate rose 14 basis points to 5.55%. The Federal Reserve will announce on Wednesday whether it will cut the federal funds rate for the third time this year. Many … Read more
Seven models, a smart choice The Honda CR-V was the automaker’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. in 2024 and held that title through the first three quarters of 2025. By 2018, the CR-V had been the best-selling vehicle for more than two decades, and in recent years, Honda has expanded and diversified its lineup. Subsequently, … Read more
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Republicans in key U.S. House battlegrounds are working to contain the political fallout that may arise when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance brought about by the Affordable Care Act. For a critical portion of the Republican majority, the impending expiration of so-called enhanced tax credits after … Read more
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Climate change is affecting water and energy systems in Asia and putting millions of people at risk, forcing countries to invest billions in supporting basic services, according to two recent reports. Water-related disasters are increasing in the region, even as spending to protect communities is insufficient. Asian nations will need $4 … Read more
Snacking gets a bad rap. Most weight loss and nutrition experts will say that healthy snacking throughout the day can help prevent overeating, protecting your heart health in the process. However, what you eat is very important. “The problem is that most of the snacks sold today are not real food,” he explains Dr. Jack … Read more
Co-founder Kasia Bromley traded haute couture for women’s hiking gear. One day, hiking in a group of men, Kasia Bromley was ridiculed for wearing non-traditional clothing outdoors. It was a light-hearted moment to create a women’s brand with ‘style, performance and fit’, a journey that started with a pair of jeans from a charity shop, … Read more
GaudiLab / Envato Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. In 2022, the most recent year for which data is available, median retirement savings for Americans ages 55 to 64 was $185,000, according to the Federal Reserve (1). Let’s say you’re 63 with $390,000 in savings. … Read more