‘Hard to swallow’: Robert Kiyosaki cringes as he pays $14 for an egg salad sandwich, warns of ‘everything bubble’ and ‘major stock market crash’ — here’s what he likes for protection
While inflation may have slowed as of late, that doesn’t mean prices have dropped — they’re just not climbing as quickly as they were in 2022. Prices remain so high that even Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, is feeling the squeeze. “I just purchased an egg salad sandwich for my dinner in […]
Home prices under $500K? These 10 Alberta towns still offer it — and one town has an average home price of $270K!
Anyone who’s spent time in Alberta knows the province marches to the beat of its own drum. Thinking about making the move to Wild Rose Country? You’re in the right place. From the jaw-dropping Rocky Mountains to the endless boreal forests, and even the pancake-flat prairies (don’t knock it till you’ve caught one of those […]
How to become a millionaire in Canada: Kevin O’Leary’s simple formula can get you there — even on a $65,000 annual income. Here’s his ‘magic method.’
You’re making $65,000 a year and wondering if you’ll ever see seven figures in your bank account. According to Dragon’s Den investor Kevin O’Leary, not only is it possible – it’s practically guaranteed if you follow his simple formula. O’Leary shared his wealth-building philosophy on X, delivering the same advice he gave his own children: […]
Rising costs push 3 in 4 Canadians to skip restaurants and rethink eating out as a luxury
Canadian restaurants are facing a perfect storm in 2025. Rising operational costs and shifting consumer habits are squeezing margins, while families are reconsidering dining out — often cutting it from their budget and considering it a discretionary expense. A recent report from Restaurants Canada shows three in four Canadians are eating out less due to […]
You may want to think twice before clicking this 1 popular link next time you get an unwanted email — plus why good ‘email hygiene’ plays an essential role in your financial health
Keeping your inbox tidy often starts with tapping “unsubscribe.” After all, nobody likes a flood of spammy emails. But that simple click can put you at risk. One recent report found that one in every 644 unsubscribe clicks leads to a malicious website. Because most scams target your wallet, good email hygiene is more than […]
60% of Canada’s indie cinemas are in the red — here’s what we’ll lose if they disappear
Last week a call went out from Canada’s film industry urging support for independent cinemas and Canadian films. The message highlighted not only cultural concerns but also the financial pressures facing small businesses, strained revenue models and the risk of communities losing vital gathering spaces. A fragile ecosystem under strain According to a recent survey […]
The top 7 things Canadian retirees need to stop spending on to maximize income: How many are zapping your cash flow?
Many retirees in Canada have meticulously planned their expenses, mapping out health care costs, housing and travel with precision. But what if being more pragmatic about your spending could stretch your retirement dollars further, boost monthly cash flow or even add extra years of financial freedom? In retirement, every little bit helps. With that in […]
Over $7K to insure a car in Alberta — How the province got to this point and is there any relief in sight?
How much would you pay to insure your vehicle? Would you pay $3,000, $4,000 even $5,000 per year? What about $7,000? For one Edmonton resident, that question isn’t rhetorical. Wali Hassan, a 21 year-old Edmonton resident, recently fully insured a 2018 Honda Civic — he was required to do so per the terms of his […]
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 […]
76% of newcomers fear financial missteps, TD survey finds
Many recent immigrants say they feel held back by a lack of knowledge about investing, banking and Canada’s economy. More than three-quarters (76%) of newcomers to Canada say they’re anxious about making a financial mistake, according to a new survey from TD. The findings suggest that while ambition is strong among recent immigrants, many feel […]