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Netizens Slam Dave Ramsey Caller Who Shared The Couple Makes 300K Yearly But ‘Is Struggling’—What Are They Spending On?

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Netizens Slam Dave Ramsey Caller Who Shared The Couple Makes 300K Yearly But ‘Is Struggling’—What Are They Spending On?

A salesperson from Vancouver, Canada, recently dialled “The Dave Ramsey” show for urgent financial advice on uncontrollable debts despite his household’s total annual gross income of $300,000. Although his monthly take-home pay is $8,500, alongside an additional $2,000 rental income from a two-bedroom apartment, the family’s monthly expenses amount to almost $12,000, led by $7,200 … Read more

Rents are still rising across Canada, but at the slowest rate in 2 and a half years

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Rents are still rising across Canada, but at the slowest rate in 2 and a half years

Rents are still rising across Canada, but doing so at their slowest pace in the last 2½ years, according to a report released Wednesday by Rentals.ca and Urbanation. The national rent report data says asking rents for all residential property types averaged $2,201 in July, up 5.9 per cent from last year. The data is based … Read more

US Woman Avoids High Rent By Living In A 1,100 Sq. Ft. Underground Bunker For $500/Weekly

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US Woman Avoids High Rent By Living In A 1,100 Sq. Ft. Underground Bunker For 0/Weekly

A woman paying $500 a week to live in an underground bunker explains her choice of lifestyle – and it is not due to being a doomsday prepper. With skyrocketing rents, some people are getting creative to find affordable housing. Enter Caitlin, a California resident who’s embracing an unconventional living situation: an underground bunker in … Read more

‘I Thought I Could Trust Him’: Woman Finds Out New Husband Hid $77K Credit Card Debt

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‘I Thought I Could Trust Him’: Woman Finds Out New Husband Hid K Credit Card Debt

Jim and Dana, both 58 and five years into their marriage, are facing significant lifestyle changes as they approach retirement. The couple is concerned about their financial future, mainly whether they have saved enough to retire comfortably. However, a shocking revelation about their finances led to a breach of trust, which came to light while … Read more

The Bank of Canada’s growing list of worries

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The Bank of Canada’s growing list of worries

For months, the Bank of Canada has been trying to thread a needle: slow the economy just enough to get inflation back under control but not so much that it causes a recession. In a report released this week, the central bank offered up plenty of evidence that its strategy is working. Inflation has eased, economic growth has … Read more

Corporations are buying local vet clinics — raising questions about price, choice and quality of care

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Corporations are buying local vet clinics — raising questions about price, choice and quality of care

Dr. Ryan Redgrave isn’t a dying breed, but his kind aren’t as common as they once were.  You see, Redgrave is an independent vet.  “It’s a busy job in and of itself,” he said, “and the running of a small business is challenging.” Redgrave owns Weste Animal Hospital in Lawrencetown, N.S., near Halifax.   After working … Read more

Dave Ramsey vs. Ramit Sethi: Two Money Mindsets – Which One Works For You?

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Dave Ramsey vs. Ramit Sethi: Two Money Mindsets – Which One Works For You?

Financial guru Dave Ramsey believes you can save $22,995 over 30 years by skipping coffee. Meanwhile, financial coach and author Ramit Sethi thinks skipping coffee isn’t how millionaires got there. Ramsey and Sethi have helped countless clients get out of debt, budget efficiently, and achieve life goals like buying a house or saving for retirement. … Read more

Federal government to launch $1.5B fund to protect affordable rentals

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Federal government to launch .5B fund to protect affordable rentals

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a new $1.5-billion housing fund will help non-profit organizations acquire more rental units across Canada and make sure they remain affordable. The new Canada Rental Protection Fund will be included in the upcoming federal budget, to be tabled on April 16. The fund will provide $1 billion in loans and … Read more