Ex-Goldman Sachs analyst can’t live comfortably on a $230K income after buying a home. Hw to invest in real estate without buying property
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Former Goldman Sachs analyst Sam Dogen — also known as the Financial Samurai online — decided to cash in on a huge chunk of his investments last year to buy a “forever home” for his family. But by selling his stocks […]
Kevin O’Leary dismisses work-life balance — but how important is it for working Canadians today?
If you believe in work-life balance, Kevin O’Leary doesn’t want you on his payroll. “Nine-to-five only [people], they don’t work for me, I can tell you that,” said the outspoken investor in a YouTube video. (1) “I hope they work for my competitors.” In the description, O’Leary explains that remote work has rendered the typical […]
Wall Street giants like Blackstone are betting big on the US rental housing market as demand skyrockets
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The median sales price for an American home hit $410,800 as of July 2025. Meanwhile, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that as of 2024, median household income had only just recovered to 2019 levels. So, as the cost to buy a […]
How financially stable am I? You’re doing better than most if you check off just 1 of these 3 boxes
It’s easy, and fairly common, to feel like you’re lagging behind everyone else when it comes to finances. According to a 2025 Leger survey for the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, 52% of Canadians say they feel “behind” where they expected to be financially, while 1 in 4 (25%) say they feel “significantly behind” because […]
Wells Fargo customer lost $4,400 just hours after depositing a big check — and a legal loophole almost prevented her from getting it back. Here’s why
A Houston woman paid a steep price, literally, for a simple bank deposit that she made at her local Wells Fargo branch. Willie Delane told her local Fox 26 network that on September 15 she deposited a life insurance check totalling $10,000 into her Wells Fargo bank account. “I’ve been with Wells Fargo for so […]
Japanese senior built $440K nest egg by skipping A/C, not eating out for decades — but now regrets it at 67. Are you missing the ‘meaning of life’?
Building a retirement nest egg worth nearly half a million dollars is something many people hope to achieve. A 67-year-old man in Japan has done just that, and his story is going viral — but not because of his financial success. It’s because of how he feels about it in hindsight. Known by the alias […]
Canada’s most affordable cities to buy a home: 20 cities ranked by home value, lifestyle and price shifts
Despite a cooling national market — benchmark prices rose just 0.2% month-over-month in October — Canada’s most sought-after cities remain elevated in value. This updated ranking explores where prices still soar, highlighting the cultural, lifestyle and geographic appeal that keeps demand strong. From coastal enclaves and tech corridors to heritage-rich hubs and outdoor playgrounds, these […]
Hidden in plain sight: The Habsburg 137-carat Florentine Diamond that proves Canada’s banks are built on trust
A diamond that once glittered in the crowns of emperors resurfaced — and not in Vienna or Paris, but inside a secure Canadian bank vault. According to The New York Times (1), the 137-carat Florentine Diamond — a jewel of the Habsburg dynasty thought lost, stolen or recut more than a century ago — “has […]
Melinda French Gates refuses to fund her daughter’s shopping business — despite a $29 billion net worth. How do Canadian businesses find financing?
With an estimated net worth of US$29.3 billion (1), Melinda French Gates can easily bankroll her daughter’s business without breaking a sweat. But at a recent summit, the billionaire philanthropist confirmed she’s not funding the new venture. Gates didn’t say which of her two daughters she was referring to, but 22-year-old Phoebe Gates recently launched […]
My dad died leaving me to discover my school tuition was paid with $90,000 in loans. Am I now on the hook for this?
Student loan debt is a familiar problem for many Americans, with Pew Research reporting that they collectively owed approximately $1.6 trillion in educational debt as of June 2024 (1). Most people who owe took out loans themselves or cosigned for others who borrowed. But what if you end up getting surprised with a student loan-sized […]