Eric Swalwell is dipping into his retirement savings and deferring his tax payments as he campaigns to become California’s next governor. The 45-year-old Democratic congressman, who polls 17 percent in a crowded field, has also contributed more than $200,000 in campaign cash to pay for childcare costs. Tax returns from 2021 to 2024 show Swalwell … Read more
President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to dampen rising oil prices by telling investors what they’ve been dying to hear: The war with Iran is over. But after hearing that message for weeks, the war continues and with no plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, they continue to repair her. Almost two weeks after … Read more
I’ve heard people say that a RRIF is just an extension of an RRSP. It’s not true! These two plans are linked in that they are both designed to save for retirement. But their goals are different, which means that the tactics involved must be the same. The purpose of an RRSP is to build … Read more
Job openings in the United States have fallen to a six-year low, as demand for restaurant workers remains amid concerns about trade, immigration and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI). Tuesday’s Job and Employment Survey (JOLTS), a monthly report issued by the United States Department of Labor, showed that job openings fell by 358,000 … Read more
Americans woke up to higher gas prices on Tuesday, and some experts warned that the global oil crisis could worsen as Yemen’s Houthi rebels join the war against Iran. On Tuesday morning, the average price of gas in the US was US $ 4.018 per gallon, according to AAA, which tracks gas prices nationwide. According … Read more
Mortgage rates are sitting at 6.38%, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac – up slightly from earlier this year, but still lower than last year (in January 2025, rates rose to a little over 7%). (You can see mortgage rates in your area herefrom our marketing partner Bankrate.) So what’s next for mortgage … Read more
NEW YORK — US gas prices rose above an average of $4 a liter for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the war in Iran pushed up global fuel prices. According to the AAA motor group, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 – a dollar more than … Read more
Question: “I am 37 years old and together with my partner, we usually had a combined annual income of $10-13K a year. We did not stop living like college students. But thanks to a well-made agreement, I have my house, and it was worth $1.2 million in 2020. My plan was to take that money … Read more