“They watched him lose everything”: CIBC, RBC miss $1.7M fraud on B.C. senior
An 89-year-old Victoria man lost nearly $1.7 million to an elaborate “bank investigator” scam that played out over six months — despite clear warning signs that, according to his family, should have prompted action from two of Canada’s largest banks. His daughter, Jill Anholt, said she still can’t understand how both CIBC and RBC allowed […]
These Gen Z tech entrepreneurs do nothing but eat, sleep and work in pursuit of success. Is ‘hardcore’ hustling now the only path to prosperity?
If you think 20-somethings are lazy, these entrepreneurs might just change your mind. The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the young, overworked startup founders of Silicon Valley [1]. “You have to just work,” Mackay Grant told the news outlet. “You have to be hardcore.” The 24-year-old founder of an artificial intelligence finance startup said […]
Warren Buffett once explained what he’d do to turn $10K into a fortune if he were a new investor — 3 of his strategies that can still hold up in 2025
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Warren Buffett is well known for his buy-and-hold investing strategy, and making solid bets on low-performing stocks when others are selling at a loss. At his company’s annual meetings, Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholders have the opportunity to pick Buffett’s brain on any […]
My wife and I, both 79, are trying to survive on $2K/month from CPP/OAS. Our house is paid off and we have $50K in savings, but we’re scared of running out of cash — what do we do?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Jill and Daniel, both 79, have been retired for over a decade, but are reassessing […]
Home sales pick up but prices remain stubborn: Royal LePage
Canada’s housing market is showing signs of life in recent weeks, as more buyers begin to make moves, but that renewed activity hasn’t yet translated into widespread price growth. According to the latest Royal LePage Real Estate Services House Price Survey, national home prices were essentially unchanged from this time last year, up just 0.1 […]
I’m 55 and terrified I’ll be laid off soon. I planned to work until 70, but I worry nobody will hire me now. How do I prepare for the worst?
Working in your 50s can be scary and stressful: retirement is getting closer, and you may be worried you don’t have enough savings. Plus, what if things suddenly take a turn and you lose your job sooner than expected? Will another company take a chance on somebody your age? Imagine Lauren, who is 55 and […]
New Yorkers are getting their inflation relief — but the IRS still wants a cut. Would Trump’s proposed tariff checks be taxed too?
New Yorkers may be getting inflation relief checks, but those checks are being taxed by the IRS. That has people wondering: If the Trump tariff checks actually materialize, who would receive them and would they be taxed too? Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
“Free” iPhone 17? Why that bank promo might cost you more than you think
Free iPhone 17 just for opening a bank account? Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Canadian banks and fintechs continually roll out flashy promotions to lure in new customers — offering everything from Apple gear to cold hard cash. While these perks are tempting, the fine print can turn that “free” iPhone into a surprisingly expensive […]
Most Canadians aren’t ready for the $1 trillion wealth transfer
As Canada’s population ages, a massive wealth transfer is looming — one experts say many households aren’t ready for. The Great Wealth Transfer, which predicts a staggering $1-trillion reallocation of wealth, has raised concerns about Canadians’ preparedness for what will happen to their estate once they pass away. This concern is not without merit. According […]
Nearly 20% of baby boomers are solo renters, keeping apace with this one generation — What this means for the changing real estate landscape
For many, retirement may seem pretty stable, permanent and carefree, what with all the planning, saving and investing that helped get you there. However, there is a growing trend around people reaching their golden Yyears that may surprise some. While solo renting used to be more common for young adults, baby boomers now lead the […]