Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger were once asked if Social Security is a ‘government-sponsored Ponzi scheme’. How to ensure your retirement is secure
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Social Security has long been a subject of intense discussion in America, but investing legend Warren Buffett’s position on the issue is unmistakably clear. During Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway’s, annual shareholders meeting in 2005, an audience member posed a blunt question: […]
A classic Canadian chocolate bar just got quietly discontinued
If your childhood snack drawer included a Jersey Milk bar, this one might sting. After 75 years on Canadian shelves, Mondelez, the maker behind the confectionary best used for smores, has quietly pulled the plug on the creamy white-wrapped classic, citing low demand. No press release. No farewell tour. Just gone, like the last piece […]
Boomer’s remorse: Here are the top 5 big ticket purchases you’ll (probably) regret in retirement and how to better prepare for them
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. One surprise that hits retirees in their first few years is that even without the costs of working and contributing to retirement accounts, they end up spending more than when they held down a job. Some financial planners cite three retirement […]
Struggling with a single household income of $80K, this stay-at-home mom asks: Should I return to work and pay for daycare, or stay at home?
Families with stay-at-home mothers may find it increasingly difficult to manage month-to-month on one partner’s salary — leading to questions about whether she should get a part-time job, or if returning full time and paying for daycare makes more sense. A 2025 Statistics Canada survey highlights a disproportionate balance between the number of single-income families […]
Build Canada Homes launch sparks debate over Ottawa’s role in fixing housing crisis
The federal government has unveiled Build Canada Homes (BCH), a new $13 billion housing initiative aimed at delivering more affordable homes to Canadians. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed it as a major step toward tackling the nation’s long-running housing crisis. “Canada’s new government is relentlessly focused on bringing down housing costs”, Carney said in the […]
Gen Z still relying on parents’ pockets to survive, BMO survey finds
Canadian parents are increasingly serving as a financial lifeline for their adult children, with a new survey showing one in five Gen Zers rely on family support just to cover day-to-day expenses. The findings highlight a deepening trend of intergenerational dependence as young Canadians struggle to balance high living costs with slow wage growth. According […]
Mark Cuban calls healthcare pricing ‘horrific’, says hospitals and doctors are ‘subprime lenders’ forced to raise prices to cover losses
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. In December of 2024, Mark Cuban took to social media platform Bluesky to share why he thinks the medical system is broken and what the U.S. can do to fix it. One of his suggestions included the government offering free medical […]
NC woman charged a shocking $12K after canceling confusing health insurance — but state’s industry watchdog can’t help. Here’s her warning
When Elizabeth Gildersleeve canceled a health insurance plan that let her down, she thought her troubles were over. Instead, her credit card kept getting hit again and again, resulting in charges that eventually totaled around $12,000. “I got to tell you, I lost sleep over it,” Gildersleeve of Charlotte, North Carolina, told local station WBTV. […]
McDonald’s bets on McVeggie as fast food chains test appetite for plant-based menus in Canada
McDonald’s Canada is adding a new option to its menu: the McVeggie, a crispy vegetarian sandwich made with breaded patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles and sauce. The chain says it’s responding to growing demand for meat-free choices, particularly among younger Canadians. But the move comes with mixed signals from the broader industry. Other fast-food giants have […]
Robo vs. human advisors: Who builds you more wealth over time— and what hidden fees should you know about?
While robo-advisors still make up a small percentage of the asset management industry, they’re disrupting it with automated, low-cost solutions that appeal to digitally savvy investors. A robo-advisor is an automated investment service that can build and manage your portfolio — based on your goals and risk tolerance — using AI-based algorithms. Some services are […]