Majority of Canadians still looking to book that summer vacation
Everyone wants to make the most of their summer – whatever that means to them. It could involve more time spent out in the sun, day trips, nights out or vacations. In fact, a new Skyscanner survey reveals 68% of Canadian travellers are still looking to book their summer holidays. “It’s not just about where […]
Texas lawmakers pass so-called ‘frat house’ bill, stripping cities of power to dictate how many unrelated people can live in one place — but here’s why not everyone is celebrating
On April 14, the Texas Senate passed a new bill that prevents cities from placing limits on how many unrelated people can live in a home. The bill passed by a vote of 30 to 1 and has moved onto the Texas House of Representatives. Senate Bill 1567, written by Republican State Senator Paul Bettencourt, […]
Bank bundles: Yay or nay, and why?
I love to bundle up. And I’m not talking about adding extra layers of clothing when it’s cold outside. I mean that I enjoy saving money when companies offer bundling bonuses or discounts to customers who get more than one product from the same merchant. It’s an especially popular marketing strategy with telecommunications, software and […]
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 revealed what city she would choosesaid 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 […]
Tech giant Nvidia’s market shake-up: What investors should know — and do — after the $277 billion drop
Nvidia Corporation, a titan in the semiconductor industry, has recently experienced significant fluctuations in its market valuation, underscoring the volatile nature of the technology sector. In January 2025, the company faced an unprecedented single-day market capitalization loss of approximately $600 billion, primarily due to emerging competition from Chinese startup DeepSeek. Despite this setback, Nvidia’s strategic […]
‘Beyond the pale’: Atlanta ‘phantom debt collector’ harassed people into paying him debts they didn’t owe — here’s how to protect yourself from being ‘violated’ by shady professionals
Having debt is never fun. And when a representative from a lender calls you asking for the amount you owe, your nerves may get the best of you. But what if you’re being harassed? Worse yet, for a debt you don’t really owe? Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement […]
At 65 and set to retire with $357,000 in the bank: How much money can you comfortably spend each year?
John spent the last 30 years working. Unfortunately, he didn’t save. To be honest, John only started saving over the last 15 years. Despite some obstacles, John managed to put away approximately $357,000. Now he’s a year away from celebrating his 65th birthday and he wants to know: Can I retire? John isn’t alone. Across […]
U.S. Senate passes ‘No Tax on Tips’ bill as Canada grapples with tipping fatigue and new rules
As tipping practices come under renewed scrutiny across North America, the U.S. Senate has voted to exempt thousands of workers from paying income tax on their tips — a move that comes just weeks after Quebec introduced new laws to rein in aggressive tipping prompts on payment terminals. For Canadians, the moment offers a chance […]
‘They knew what they were doing’: This New York man’s $25K jet ski was stolen off his driveway in broad daylight — and he believes the thieves jammed his security cameras to get away with it
While installing cameras around your home is a good way to protect your valuables from being stolen, thieves appear to be getting more sophisticated with their methods. Chris Montalbano of Long Island, New York learned this lesson the hard way. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should […]
Potential cottage buyers on the sidelines amid tariffs
With homeownership already feeling out of reach for many Canadians, the dream of owning a cottage is slipping even further away. Rising costs and new tariff threats are shaking buyer confidence, with nearly one in five Canadians putting cottage plans on hold, according to RE/MAX Canada’s 2025 Cabin & Cottage Trends Report. "Markets don’t like […]
