6 Projects That Require Permits (But Most People Skip)
Image Source: 123rf.com DIY home improvement can be exciting—and often cheaper than hiring professionals. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that some projects legally require permits, even if they seem minor. Skipping permits can lead to fines, forced removal of work, or problems when selling your home.
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Lions, and tigers, and tariffs. Oh my!
Today we talk about the economic and market impacts of tariffs, some business partnerships, and a couple of weak earnings reports. Also, Andy Cross talks to Schwab Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders. And Asit and Jason share two stocks on their radar. Host: Ron Gross Guests: Asit
Read MoreSahil Bloom, The 5 Types of Wealth
Your finances are one important piece of building a wealthy life. Sahil Bloom writes The Curiosity Chronicle newsletter and is the Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a venture investment firm. His first book is The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. Robert
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My Tariff Playbook
I had hoped to write about happier topics, such as our vacation over the last couple of weeks or an update on our finances for March. I’ll leave those for next week, as the headlines everywhere are Trump’s tariffs. Please excuse me if this article is a little
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The Wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous (do we have it all wrong?)
The Hidden Pattern Behind Every Major Wealth Transfer For years, I have had a handful of people in my life reciting Proverbs 13:22, “the wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous,” while they seemed to just be standing back and waiting for the check to come. Almost
Read MoreSecret giving: Should all giving be done in secret?
I was sitting across from a friend at lunch when the topic of charitable giving came up. With genuine concern in his voice, he leaned forward and whispered, “You know, you really shouldn’t talk about your giving. Didn’t Jesus said it should be done in secret?” I nodded
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How Much Should Tax Preparation Cost in 2025?
Tax preparation is one of those services where prices can vary a lot. As a general rule, the more you do, the less it will cost. The more an accountant does, the more it will cost. It’s not unreasonable for a professionally prepared tax return to cost several
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7 Ways to Avoid Panicking in a Volatile Market
There's no question that the recent market volatility, including the trillions lost in the stock market recently on the release of President Trump's retaliatory tariffs, is difficult to stomach. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell almost 4%, the NASDAQ shed nearly 6%, and the S&P 500 index fell
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Is the 4% rule outdated? Its creator weighs in
If you're nearing or in retirement, you should be familiar with the 4% rule. It says that you can withdraw 4% of your retirement savings each year, adjust it for inflation annually, and your money should last you at least 30 years. It was an idea suggested by
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The best TD credit cards in Canada in 2025
Why trust us MoneySense is an award-winning magazine, helping Canadians navigate money matters since 1999. Our editorial team of trained journalists works closely with leading personal finance experts in Canada. To help you find the best financial products, we compare the offerings from over 12 major institutions, including
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