The 5 millionaire habits that make early retirement possible — and how you can use them to reach financial freedom
Many Canadian workers aspire to retire as millionaires. A 2025 poll by the Bank of Montreal shows that Canadians believe they need, on average, $1.54 million in savings to comfortably retire (1). However, you may need to save much more than that if you want to retire before 60. While it’s one thing to have […]
Buffett’s $9.7B deal shows classic Berkshire strategy — and hints at possible year-end surprises ahead
With Warren Buffett still at the helm, Berkshire Hathaway announced on October 2, 2025 its acquisition of Occidental Petroleum’s chemical business, OxyChem, for US$9.7 billion (C$13.6 billion) in cash. Throughout his lifetime, Buffett has stood by the tenets of value investing — seeking out companies with stock prices that are lower than the intrinsic value […]
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 […]
These self-made millionaires dish on the 5 habits that helped them to retire early — are you keeping yourself stuck on the hamster wheel?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Retiring a millionaire is an aspiration for many Americans. It’s also a common target for a retirement goal. A recent Northwestern Mutual study found that Americans think it will take $1.26 million to have a comfortable retirement in 2025. (1) Must […]
I’m considered middle class, but I feel like I’m only 1 crisis away from total financial collapse — what do I need to do to pull ahead for real?
The Canadian middle class is shrinking. According to a 2023 report by the Observatoire des inégalités, 42% of Canadians identify as middle class, while less than 1% consider themselves upper class — approximately 6% identify as lower or poverty class (1). Middle class income thresholds vary across provinces and territories: As of 2025, middle-class households […]
Retired Americans are escaping to this warm, affordable paradise that’s ranked the #1 place to retire abroad. Should you join them?
Retirement opens the door to a brand-new chapter — and for some, that means it’s the perfect time to switch up the scenery too. A Harris Poll found that 26% of boomers and 35% of Gen Xers were considering moving abroad within the next two years. (1) Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
My company wasn’t contributing to my 401(k) after registering my birth date incorrectly — costing me years of savings. Can I get what I’m owed now?
For nearly a decade, Lena assumed a piece of every paycheck went into her 401(k). However, when she checked her company’s retirement portal, she noticed something was seriously off. There wasn’t nearly as much money in her 401(k) to account for her time at the company and the market’s growth. As she double-checked statements and […]
Texas man’s income soared from $25K to $195K in 3 years — but he still has $500K in debt. Dave Ramsey points out the 1 fatal flaw that’s blocking him
Jim, a 26-year-old from Texas, recently called into The Ramsey Show (1) with a financial crisis that defies logic: despite skyrocketing his income from $25,000 in 2022 to $195,000 this year, he and his 25-year-old wife are drowning in $500,000 of debt, and she doesn’t know the full extent of it. The couple’s debt breakdown […]
These Texas friends travelled around the world in 80 days — in their 80s. Most retirees can’t swing that. How to plan and pay for travel in later life
Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip are two widows proudly boasting of their epic trip after circumnavigating the globe in 80 days. They should be proud. Even Phileas Fogg, fictional hero of Around the World in 80 Days, couldn’t claim an equal achievement. He was 40. These women are in their 80s. Must Read Thanks […]
Millions of Facebook users will soon get a slice of the platform’s $725M privacy settlement — but it comes with a big catch. What you need to know
Did you file a claim in Facebook’s $725-million privacy settlement? If you did, your payout may finally be on the way. According to CBS News, payments started going out in September and will continue over a 10-week period [1]. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]