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 […]
What you should know before you choose auto insurance in Canada
You’ve spent days researching and you think you’ve finally found the perfect car for you. You’re ready to drive it off the lot and into freedom. There’s just one slight snag: You can’t drive your dream car anywhere because you don’t have auto insurance. Auto insurance is one of those pesky financial necessities in life. […]
85 million TikTok views say Dave Ramsey’s advice is outdated — young Canadians refuse to sacrifice to get out of debt
Dave Ramsey has fervently preached financial advice to North Americans for decades — but younger generations are now slamming the white-bearded radio host for offering counsel that doesn’t quite account for the current cost-of-living crisis. One frothy example is Ramsey’s repeated attacks on those who spend money to buy their daily cuppa Joe. In a […]
Tesla protests, saving astronauts, xAI, DOGE — Should you invest in Elon Musk?
Elon Musk is one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time, with ventures spanning from electric vehicles (EV) and space travel, to artificial intelligence (AI). But recently, Musk stepped into politics, and not every investor is happy about it. Recently, a wave of protests, known as the “Tesla Takedown,” have been targeting Tesla dealerships […]
12 belly-busting new Calgary Stampede Midway foods you’ve got to try
When it comes to the Calgary Stampede, it’s not just about rodeo thrills and western spirit. The Midway is where the true flavour fireworks happen. Every year, the food vendors outdo themselves with bold, creative and downright delicious creations, and 2025 is no exception. From July 4 to 13, 2025, prepare your taste buds for […]
UC Santa Cruz student families are fighting the school, saying they’re being forced to relocate — and pay 30% more in rent
Moving is hard enough, from dealing with the logistics of transporting household items all the way to unpacking. But what if you were essentially forced to move and pay more in rent? It’s a prospect students and their families say they face at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
‘I might never pay it off’: The new reality of retiring with debt in Canada
Retiring with debt was once the exception. Now, it’s edging toward the norm. A recent survey from Royal LePage, conducted by Leger, reveals a sobering trend: Nearly 30% of Canadians planning to retire in the next two years expect to carry mortgage payments into retirement. Even more striking, 47% say they have no plans to […]
McDonald’s has shuttered 6 locations around Chicago’s iconic Loop neighborhood — despite signs of an economic rebound in the area. Why the fast food giant may be pulling back on its presence
Those looking for a quick bite of McDonald’s in the heart of downtown Chicago might have to look elsewhere. Six locations in close proximity within and around the city’s iconic downtown neighborhood — the Loop — have closed, according to CBS News Chicago. Now, there are only four left in the central business district. And […]