Canada’s video game industry contributed over $5B to the 2024 GDP
Proving to be more than just a pastime, Canada’s video game industry contributed $5.1 billion to GDP in 2024. That is thanks to the work of 821 studios employing 34,010 people. These numbers come from a recent economic impact study conducted by Nordicity for the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) "The video game industry […]
Life’s too short: Nearly half of Canadians are prioritizing lifestyle over retirement
With cost of living crisis still capsizing the personal finance startegies of many Canadians, nearly half (46%) of non-retired citizens prioritize spending on their current lifestyle in place of saving for retirement. The IG Wealth Management annual retirement survey mainly attributes this to having to paying off debts (38%) or preferring to enjoy their life […]
Beyond stocks: Discover lucrative collectible investments for a diverse portfolio
While traditional stocks remain a staple for many investors, today’s market volatility has inspired a search for alternatives that offer both financial growth and a tangible connection to passions. Enter collectible investments: a diverse asset class where fine art, vintage wines, rare trading cards and even classic comic books hold the potential to yield big […]
Trump’s 25% tariffs are here — So, what are tariffs and how can they impact your wallet and investment portfolio?
During his 2024 presidential campaign trail, then nominee Donald Trump was threatening to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on all goods imported from both Mexico and Canada. According to Trump, this was a necessary step in order to establish manufacturing and production independence within the USA. His aim was to make America a dynamic and self-sufficient […]
This Vancouver senior couple destroyed their family home of 30 years — and built 4 smaller ones to house kids, grandkids, 94-year-old great grannie. Housing crisis solved?
John Higgins and his wife Kathleen, long-time Delta, BC residents, knew that their children wouldn’t be able to afford their own homes, so they devised a clever solution. They turned their single-family dwelling into four individual ones, alongside separate mortgages and titles, so that their children and elderly mother could each have their own place. […]
3 ways to get a free credit score in Canada
Credit scores — those three little numbers used to judge your borrowing history when you apply for credit — are essential if you want to get a big loan or a better interest rate. For a long time, it was hard to get companies to share your score without paying. If you haven’t checked your […]
This Toronto man is still owed over $55K and finally getting his condo back after 4-Year ‘harrowing’ fight with tenant — Is being a landlord still worth it?
Narinder Singh and his wife are relieved after their four-year nightmare tenant experience has finally ended. The Brampton, Ontario man told Global News that his tenant, Deeqa Rafle, owes $55,177.85 in unpaid rent and utilities. Singh claims that Rafle did not pay her rent consistently for the four years she lived at the Singh’s 32nd-floor […]
White House confirms Trump’s tariffs are coming Feb 1 — How they will impact Canadian investors
After weeks of speculation, the White House finally confirmed its intention to levy a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods imported into the USA on February 1. This was in response to reporting from Reuters that revealed President Donald Trump would be delaying the tariffs until March 1, which the White House deemed false during […]
Trump says Canadians prefer the American healthcare system. Here’s a look at how the two differ to decipher for yourself
Standing strong on his vision of Canada becoming the 51st of the USA, President Donald Trump recently asserted that Canadians would have much better healthcare if the country were to cede independence to its southern neighbour. “I would love to see Canada be the 51st state. The Canadian citizens, if that happened, would get a […]
This finance prof bought Nvidia at USD$0.48/share — but he sold early and missed a life-changing gain of more than 30,000%. Here’s his big mistake and how to avoid it in 2025
When it comes to fruitful, long-term investing, it pays to be cool as a cucumber. Markets can be volatile and test our resolve, and our brains can work against us by allowing cognitive biases to drive poor investment decisions. What does this mean and how can we overcome it? As an entrepreneur, economist and former […]
