Are you too scared to check your credit score? 7 common Canadian credit score myths you should never believe
Taking the mystery out of how credit scores work can help you boost your rating. It’s typically recommended that you check your credit score at least once a year to know your standing and also mitigate the risk of identity theft. That being said, many credit card holders don’t really understand how it all works, […]
A dog’s dream, a city’s future: Rethinking urban life for pets and people alike
Imagine a city where walking your dog doesn’t feel like an obstacle course. Where parks welcome pets, sidewalks have shade, and grabbing a coffee doesn’t mean leaving your furry friend tied up outside. That’s the kind of city Mars Inc. — the chocolate and pet food giant — hopes to help build through its expanded […]
Music festivals in Canada that’ll make you sweat this summer
As Canadians, we make the most of our short summer months. One of our summer time rituals has to be attending a few of the many music festivals taking place across Canada. Music festivals and other live music events in Canada contribute significantly to the economy. According to a Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) study, […]
Smart car shopping in retirement: What to consider before buying a vehicle on a fixed income — from budget tips to choosing the right features for your lifestyle
You’re enjoying your retirement years, taking the occasional road trip to spend time with friends and family. But your car has seen better days — nearing the end of its life at 200,000 miles. Since you haven’t purchased a car in a long time, you may be surprised at how much vehicles have changed — […]
Calgary Stampede: Sheryl Crow, wagyu poutine and a side of rodeo
The Calgary Stampede, running from July 4 to 13, 2025, is not only a cultural celebration, but also a significant economic engine for Alberta. With its blend of world-class entertainment, culinary innovation and community spirit, the event invites residents and visitors to experience the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” — all while fueling downtown restaurants, […]
Avoid these mistakes: Canadians risk losing up to $100K by ignoring these low-risk investment options
One of the keys to building wealth is understanding the relationship between risk and reward. Canadians are always on the lookout for low-risk investments, but you must understand that free lunches do not exist. A risk-free investment (like a GIC) has a lower expected return than a high-risk investment (like an individual stock). As an […]
‘I hope she gets what’s coming for her’: NYC women speak out after influencer took thousands from them for specialized training course — and then vanished. How to avoid a similar situation
In a New York minute, three women looking to bolster their aesthetician careers lost more than $3,000 each when a highly promoted makeup course vanished overnight, along with the influencer behind it. Marley Matamoros, Ashley Landin and Michelle Echeverry, all from New York, paid their money to take an unlicensed course led by Miami-based TikTok […]
Don’t get scammed: How to spot financial MLMs and fake “get-rich-quick” schemes before they drain your wallet
Between rising interest rates, a shaky stock market and the threat of a trade war with the US, it’s no surprise that financial uncertainty has instilled fear in people in recent years. And unfortunately, this financial uncertainty makes people more vulnerable to falling for get-rich-quick (or “quicker”) schemes in times of need. More specifically, multi-level […]
Even rich seniors are scared to spend money in retirement: Here’s how to spend more and be happier without the risk of outliving your cash
You’ve worked hard to save for retirement and the time is finally here. Now, the challenge isn’t about how you’ll spend your time. A far more pressing concern is the fear of outliving your savings, which may influence how you spend your money. In other words, this apprehension could lead to spending less and truly […]
Barbara Corcoran singled out this US city as the top hotspot she’d choose to open a business. Why the mogul finds it so attractive — and how you, too, can find a budding market
Barbara Corcoran, a successful real estate entrepreneur and one of the personalities behind the popular TV show Shark Tank, has said that if she were to start over again today, she would choose Pittsburgh as the city where she would build a business. In an interview with The School of Hard Knocks posted to YouTube […]
