Stop leaving money on the table: How dividend investing can build lasting wealth for Canadians
Dividends are payments made by publicly traded companies to their shareholders. But beyond the dictionary definition, a dividend paying stock can be an important tool for growing an investment portfolio, particularly if you opt to reinvest your dividends to buy additional stock shares. Dividend payments can provide income for shareholders of all ages. And financial […]
Bread scandal payout: What every Canadian shopper needs to know to get their slice of the $500M settlement
For more than two decades Canadians paid more for a staple food than they should have. Now, years after the bread price-fixing scandal first came to light, consumers are finally being offered compensation through a historic $500 million settlement. Don’t Miss Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan ‘works […]
Americans are slashing their holiday shopping budgets this year, survey says — here’s how a scaled-back season could set the tone for 2026
Holiday cheer may be in short supply this year — at least at the cash register. The holiday season is usually a reliable boost for retailers and a stretch for consumers. But as employment worries mount and with spending projected to plunge at the steepest pace since 2020, retailers are bracing for leaner times, and […]
This Philadelphia woman’s insurer denied her coverage for her medication, so she turned to AI to build an appeal — and won. Would you try it?
Joani Reisen was in her 40s when she was diagnosed — along with her son — with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and for about a decade she treated it with a prescription drug called Concerta. “It focuses me,” she told CBS News Philadelphia [1] in a story published Sept. 15. “I remember taking my first medication […]
The ‘Oracle of Wall Street’ who predicted 2008 crash sees trouble in US housing — and says boomers aren’t as rich as many think. Why that’s a problem
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Meredith Whitney earned her “Oracle of Wall Street” nickname by calling the 2008 financial crisis before it hit. Now, nearly two decades later, she sees fresh trouble brewing in the U.S. housing market. “Existing home sales are tracking under 4 million […]
My wife and I make a combined $110K — but with close to $200K in debt, it feels like we’re always fighting the current
Being buried in debt can feel overwhelming and even shameful. However, millions of Americans [1] find themselves in this position, often due to job losses, medical emergencies or other events beyond their control, and aren’t sure how to get out of it. Alex and Jordan fit into this category. Together, the couple, who are in […]
My husband and I bring in $110K/year, but spend $1,400/month on day care — should one of us stay home instead?
For many middle-class families, child care isn’t just expensive — it’s suffocating. It eats up anywhere from 9% to 16% of median household incomes, according to 2024 figures from the Department of Labor, Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t […]
Trump official threatens to fire ‘problem children’ air traffic controllers — how to get compensated for delays amid ongoing government shutdown
Since the federal government has shut down, the nation’s air travel system has been teetering, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to fire absentee air traffic controllers deemed responsible for causing thousands of flight delays. Upwards of thousands of flights have been delayed daily across the country since the federal government shut down Oct. 1. […]
Labubus are causing a collector frenzy, as 1 rare doll sells for $150K. But can the hype hold or will the plushie soon go the way of the Beanie Baby?
Collecting stuffed toys isn’t exactly groundbreaking. But if you’ve noticed a mischievous little elf-monster dangling from someone’s handbag or even a scuffle breaking out in the toy aisle, you’ve probably crossed paths with the Labubu — this season’s unlikeliest It item. Just ask Manna Wang, a Hong Kong insurance agent who went so far as […]
This 1 ‘demoralizing’ employment trend is locking computer science grads out of their industry — and minimum wage jobs won’t take them either. Are $165K tech jobs permanently at risk?
For years, we heard about the tech talent shortage — that there was a glut of jobs and not enough bodies to fill them. For students studying computer science, a bright future was on the horizon. Upon graduation, they could expect multiple job offers, high starting salaries and lots of perks, from free food and […]