DJ, 33, and Adam, 37, live in rural New York and have been dating for three years. The main reason stopping Adam from getting married to DJ is her $15,000 credit card debt. She has been carrying the debt her whole life despite making $6,000 monthly. The couple’s anxiety over the future led them to … Read more
New Delhi: At least 500 micro and small enterprises (MSE) have applied for incentives under two key schemes for green investments and circular economy in the first three months of the their launch as they prepare for global climate regulations and consumers’ preference for eco-friendly products, officials said. The Green Investment and Financing for Transformation … Read more
Since the pandemic, the second-largest economy in the world, China, has been facing a prolonged market slump and a real estate crisis which have thwarted its attempts at a robust economic rebound. However, while China navigates dynamic geopolitical landscapes, many of its citizens in debt face various limitations in their day-to-day activities. According to The … Read more
The Trudeau government is promising $9 billion in new cash for Indigenous communities over the next five years, a smaller spend than some past budgets but one the government says builds on past investments and maintains an upward trend. The plan sparked mixed reviews from Indigenous leaders, with some immediately panning it as a failure and others … Read more
The federal government tabled its annual budget on Tuesday with a promise to open the door to homeownership for millennial and Gen Z renters. You’ll have to read the fine print to find measures for young renters who can’t buy a home — or just don’t want to. In her budget document, Finance Minister Chrystia … Read more
Three years ago, Blaisey Arnold, 28, bought her dream car, a Chevy Tahoe, for $84,000. Recently, she shared on TikTok that she was selling the car as the finances weren’t making sense anymore. Arnold’s car, financed by GM Financial, a subsidiary of General Motors, came with a hefty price tag. Over three years, she paid … Read more
Applying for a personal loan online has become increasingly popular due to its convenience and accessibility. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through it: Research & Evaluate Lenders Before applying for the loan, research different lenders to find the best rates and terms that suit your needs. Look at interest rates, repayment terms, fees, … Read more
The first-time homebuyer incentive has been discontinued by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the federal agency announced on Thursday. The deadline for new or resubmitted applications to the program is midnight ET on March 21, 2024, according to the CMHC’s website. Launched in 2019, the plan was meant to help reduce monthly mortgage payments … Read more
Business insolvencies jumped by more than 41 per cent in 2023, according to data released Friday by Canada’s top financial regulator. The report from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy showed that the total number of insolvencies — meaning those filed by both businesses and consumers — was up by 23.6 per cent last year. The … Read more
By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter Thursday, January 18, 2024 Pastor Joel Osteen (L) of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, tears up during his service on January 14, 2024, moments before he announced with his wife, Victoria, by his side that the church had paid of its $100 million loan. | Screengrab/YouTube/Lakewood Church Thanks to their … Read more
