James Havers
James Havers
Editor-in-chiefJames is the editor in chief of Moneywise and Money.ca. His work has appeared in the Nikkei, Postmedia publications, Canadian Business and MSN. He holds an Honours degree from the University of Waterloo. James is an avid history buff and enjoys cycling as well as going on exciting adventures.
James is the editor in chief of Moneywise and Money.ca. His work has appeared in the Nikkei, Postmedia publications, Canadian Business and MSN. He holds an Honours degree from the University of Waterloo. James is an avid history buff and enjoys cycling as well as going on exciting adventures.
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News • Dec 14
DC judge delivers smackdown to Airbnb squatter after ruling she has no tenancy. Homeowner rights finally defended?
Rochanne Douglas's nightmare began when Romero booked her furnished home through Airbnb, claiming her own apartment had been damaged in a fire. Here's what Douglas didn't know.
News • Dec 14
DC judge delivers smackdown to Airbnb squatter after ruling she has no tenancy. Homeowner rights finally defended?
Rochanne Douglas's nightmare began when Romero booked her furnished home through Airbnb, claiming her own apartment had been damaged in a fire. Here's what Douglas didn't know.
News • Dec 06
Strangers worldwide react to plight of 88-year-old Michigan veteran by gifting millions. But will he get to keep it all?
"I wish my wife were here, but it's something that dreams are made out of."
News • Dec 06
Strangers worldwide react to plight of 88-year-old Michigan veteran by gifting millions. But will he get to keep it all?
"I wish my wife were here, but it's something that dreams are made out of."
News • Nov 30
‘Part of my soul’: Florida woman refuses to remove American flag after condo board’s ‘insane’ demand to take it down
Danielle Byrami was shocked to receive the notice. Who's in the right?
News • Nov 30
‘Part of my soul’: Florida woman refuses to remove American flag after condo board’s ‘insane’ demand to take it down
Danielle Byrami was shocked to receive the notice. Who's in the right?
News • Nov 27
Cracker Barrel CEO feels 'fired by America,’ but shareholders voted to keep her. What $100M gaffe meant to customers
Julie Masino recently sat down with Glenn Beck.
News • Nov 27
Cracker Barrel CEO feels 'fired by America,’ but shareholders voted to keep her. What $100M gaffe meant to customers
Julie Masino recently sat down with Glenn Beck.
News • Nov 22
Campbell's employee claims he was fired for calling out VP's 'disgusting' rant about co-workers, food. Now he's fighting
A routine discussion devolved into a rant allegedly disparaging Campbell's products and customers.
News • Nov 22
Campbell's employee claims he was fired for calling out VP's 'disgusting' rant about co-workers, food. Now he's fighting
A routine discussion devolved into a rant allegedly disparaging Campbell's products and customers.
News • Nov 16
Missouri women say moving company stole valuables, held items hostage. 3 surefire tips to prevent 'nightmare' move
A 70-year-old mother fell for a highly-rated Google review.
News • Nov 16
Missouri women say moving company stole valuables, held items hostage. 3 surefire tips to prevent 'nightmare' move
A 70-year-old mother fell for a highly-rated Google review.
News • Nov 09
Washington city kills Flock cameras after tattoo artist starts legal firestorm, warns of 'Big Brother' style abuse
The case blew up quickly with far-reaching consequences.
News • Nov 09
Washington city kills Flock cameras after tattoo artist starts legal firestorm, warns of 'Big Brother' style abuse
The case blew up quickly with far-reaching consequences.
News • Nov 09
Trump says Americans will get $2,000 from tariffs, but experts warn these ‘dividends’ may cost you more than that
Officials say the money might come in the form of a tax reduction rather than a check.
News • Nov 09
Trump says Americans will get $2,000 from tariffs, but experts warn these ‘dividends’ may cost you more than that
Officials say the money might come in the form of a tax reduction rather than a check.
News • Nov 08
This senator's 2 ‘critical’ bills would block Congress' paychecks during shutdown — gutsy move or Constitutional foul?
The measure could withhold lawmakers' pay for months or even years.
News • Nov 08
This senator's 2 ‘critical’ bills would block Congress' paychecks during shutdown — gutsy move or Constitutional foul?
The measure could withhold lawmakers' pay for months or even years.
News • Nov 02
Lifetime memberships at PA campground ‘null and void’ — campers who signed $10K-plus contracts booted. Is this legal?
One email changed everything.
News • Nov 02
Lifetime memberships at PA campground ‘null and void’ — campers who signed $10K-plus contracts booted. Is this legal?
One email changed everything.
Insurance • Oct 26
NC woman canceled her ‘health insurance’ — then $12K in charges hit her card. Why regulators say they’re powerless
Was her coverage faulty or totally fake?
Insurance • Oct 26
NC woman canceled her ‘health insurance’ — then $12K in charges hit her card. Why regulators say they’re powerless
Was her coverage faulty or totally fake?
News • Oct 25
Michigan senior becomes oldest woman to hike Appalachian Trail — how to add years to your life, slash healthcare costs
Only 25% of hikers make it the whole way.
News • Oct 25
Michigan senior becomes oldest woman to hike Appalachian Trail — how to add years to your life, slash healthcare costs
Only 25% of hikers make it the whole way.
News • Oct 19
California farmer watches in pain as local winery dumps truckloads of his grapes. Why his only customer rejected him
One small miss cost a farmer truckloads worth $10K-$15K all left to rot — what investors need to know.
News • Oct 19
California farmer watches in pain as local winery dumps truckloads of his grapes. Why his only customer rejected him
One small miss cost a farmer truckloads worth $10K-$15K all left to rot — what investors need to know.
News • Oct 19
Houston woman, 102, thrives solo — wears high heels, jewelry, and shops on her own. How to make your cash last past 100
Ivy Marie Broussard jokes she wants to look good to ‘catch me a boyfriend.’
News • Oct 19
Houston woman, 102, thrives solo — wears high heels, jewelry, and shops on her own. How to make your cash last past 100
Ivy Marie Broussard jokes she wants to look good to ‘catch me a boyfriend.’
News • Oct 04
Jack Daniel’s cuts off free cattle feed to Tennessee farmers after 45 years, could destroy local town. Who's at fault?
It’s a blow for farmers already battling rising costs and unpredictable weather.
News • Oct 04
Jack Daniel’s cuts off free cattle feed to Tennessee farmers after 45 years, could destroy local town. Who's at fault?
It’s a blow for farmers already battling rising costs and unpredictable weather.
News • Sep 27
Florida parents buy Toyota RAV4 for 16-year-old daughter — Sheriff seizes it but they’re still left paying it off
She only had it for 7 months. Now they’re stuck making payments.
News • Sep 27
Florida parents buy Toyota RAV4 for 16-year-old daughter — Sheriff seizes it but they’re still left paying it off
She only had it for 7 months. Now they’re stuck making payments.
News • Sep 26
Amazon to pay a stunning $1.5B to Prime subscribers in historic FTC settlement — is there a deadline to claim the cash?
There's a time element here for some consumers.
News • Sep 26
Amazon to pay a stunning $1.5B to Prime subscribers in historic FTC settlement — is there a deadline to claim the cash?
There's a time element here for some consumers.
News • Sep 21
US farmers issue urgent warning, ‘farmageddon’ if Trump doesn’t help with harvest — America’s heartland on edge of ruin?
President Trump’s trade war is leaving US farmers with a bitter harvest.
News • Sep 21
US farmers issue urgent warning, ‘farmageddon’ if Trump doesn’t help with harvest — America’s heartland on edge of ruin?
President Trump’s trade war is leaving US farmers with a bitter harvest.
News • Sep 19
US heavy truck sales have plunged in latest red flag for American economy — 3 ways to protect your wealth now
Will the economy keep on trucking even though heavy-duty truck sales have stalled?
News • Sep 19
US heavy truck sales have plunged in latest red flag for American economy — 3 ways to protect your wealth now
Will the economy keep on trucking even though heavy-duty truck sales have stalled?
News • Sep 13
LA residents outraged over sprawling homeless encampment with tennis court, garden, BBQ pit — here's the city's excuse
'It's a city in there': is the Mayor's approach fair?
News • Sep 13
LA residents outraged over sprawling homeless encampment with tennis court, garden, BBQ pit — here's the city's excuse
'It's a city in there': is the Mayor's approach fair?
News • Sep 06
Georgia man, 77, faces foreclosure over HOA pressure washing violations — stunning reason for $9K in fines. Fair?
The costs piled up for three specific violations and the ensuing legal fees.
News • Sep 06
Georgia man, 77, faces foreclosure over HOA pressure washing violations — stunning reason for $9K in fines. Fair?
The costs piled up for three specific violations and the ensuing legal fees.
News • Sep 01
‘Taylor Swift Tax’ spreading to 2 other states — realtors warn it could scare rich US homeowners. Fair tax or cash grab?
States to vacation homeowners: 'Look What You Made Us Do' — inside the new 'Taylor Swift Tax' that's spreading nationwide.
News • Sep 01
‘Taylor Swift Tax’ spreading to 2 other states — realtors warn it could scare rich US homeowners. Fair tax or cash grab?
States to vacation homeowners: 'Look What You Made Us Do' — inside the new 'Taylor Swift Tax' that's spreading nationwide.
News • Aug 03
Chicago senior was billed a shocking $233K for water she never used — from a vacant home with no plumbing. Here’s why
Diane Carli says the City of Chicago is threatening to garnish her pension if she doesn’t pay.
News • Aug 03
Chicago senior was billed a shocking $233K for water she never used — from a vacant home with no plumbing. Here’s why
Diane Carli says the City of Chicago is threatening to garnish her pension if she doesn’t pay.
News • Aug 01
Ohio woman had Kia repossessed — so got revenge by taking dealership’s name. Now they’re in court. Who’s side are you on
Revenge isn’t always sweet — but in one Ohio woman’s case, it’s hilariously legal.
News • Aug 01
Ohio woman had Kia repossessed — so got revenge by taking dealership’s name. Now they’re in court. Who’s side are you on
Revenge isn’t always sweet — but in one Ohio woman’s case, it’s hilariously legal.
News • Jul 26
An $8.8M fraud ring targeting elderly busted after ‘suspicious’ banking led to multi-state probe — how they were caught
"So you have Telegram, Tele-crook, and now we’re telling everybody there’s Tele-jail," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said during Wednesday's news conference.
News • Jul 26
An $8.8M fraud ring targeting elderly busted after ‘suspicious’ banking led to multi-state probe — how they were caught
"So you have Telegram, Tele-crook, and now we’re telling everybody there’s Tele-jail," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said during Wednesday's news conference.
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