Halifax tourism soared in 2024: A resilient comeback and bright future ahead
The Halifax Regional Municipality was riding a wave of tourism success in 2024, nearing pre-pandemic highs and breaking new ground across several key performance indicators. A new report from Discover Halifax paints a picture of a city not only rebounding but thriving, thanks to strategic planning, community engagement and growing global interest. According to the […]
‘No good’: Florida couple who lost their home in Hurricane Helene raise concerns, questions after $30,000 FEMA flood insurance check failed to clear — twice. What to know if it happens to you
When Hurricane Helene tore through Ruskin, Florida, in 2024, Robert Paul and his wife lost nearly everything. Their home was destroyed, and like many Americans, they turned to their insurance provider for relief — and were relieved when their $30,000 claim was quickly approved. But that relief quickly turned to frustration. The settlement check from […]
‘We have hit a wall’: Kevin O’Leary has bet 19% of his portfolio on crypto — but he says Congress needs to pass these 2 bills to set off a trillion-dollar breakthrough
Kevin O’Leary has come a long way from the time he called Bitcoin “garbage.” Now, the Shark Tank judge tells Moneywise, cryptocurrency-related assets make up 19.4% of his portfolio. Besides coins and tokens, he also owns stakes in “picks and shovels” — that is, platforms and exchanges that deal in crypto. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
‘All the crypto cowboys are gone’: Kevin O’Leary says the sector is safe now and is backing stablecoins — but experts say it could be ‘sowing seeds of a financial crisis’
Despite financial giants like BlackRock wading into the space, many investors still have trouble taking cryptocurrency seriously. And it’s not just the memes and quirky fans pushing people away. In 2022, about 8% of U.S. adults called cryptocurrency the best long-term investment around. That number has been cut in half ever since the collapse of […]
Looking to go on vacation for cheaper? Here’s where the Canadian dollar is worth the most
For many Canadians, spending in a foreign currency can be extremely costly, especially with the unfavourable currency exchange rate between the Canadian and U.S. dollar. There was a time when C$1 CAD was worth US$0.94, but today, that conversion is closer to US$0.70 (as of mid-May, one Canadian dollar converted to US$0.73). This makes travelling […]
Air Canada’s $500M share buyback explained — what investors need to know before June 20
Air Canada (TOR:AC.TO) is buying back up to C$500 million worth of its own stock through a substantial issuer bid, a type of buyback that gives shareholders a chance to sell their shares directly back to the company at a premium. The deadline to participate is June 20, 2025. If you’re a shareholder, you now […]
$10,000 question: How much are you willing to risk lending to family when the odds of payback keep shrinking?
A few years ago, your brother borrowed money to help pay for groceries for several months, and paid you back. But now, he finds himself short of cash again and you’re not sure whether you want to lend her more money. Wanting to help out a friend or family member when they’re in a financial […]
12 best neighbourhoods in Toronto
Toronto is made up of an incredibly vibrant mix of unique neighbourhoods, each one with its own personality, amenities and charm. Are you looking for the best neighbourhoods in Toronto for families, districts filled with great schools, large parks and an enthusiastic community spirit? Or maybe you’re searching for a welcoming spot for young professionals; […]
Ontario-based Canada Post employee has her long-term disability claim denied because her cancer diagnosis came during the strike period. Here’s what you can learn
Chantelle Lucyshyn, a Kitchener, On based Canada Post employee who’s been with the company for 24 years, is fighting to get her long-term disability benefits while undergoing chemotherapy treatment for stage 4 ovarian cancer. Lucyshyn was diagnosed on November 8 and went on strike with other Canada Post workers on the 15th, she told CTV […]
Trapped by their millions: Nvidia employees hit the 1% — but still work 80-hour weeks. Here’s how to buy back your time
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) employees apparently make so much money from their stock options that the company has a Slack channel dedicated to offering up personal finance tips. Yet many of the chipmaker’s employees can’t simply enjoy their millions. Instead, they’re stuck in the office. Bloomberg recently spoke with 10 former and current employees, who report […]