The best types of loans for investment properties in Canada
Despite some cooling, Canadian real estate investment is still humming along, with 26% of Canadians looking to buy an investment property and 4.4 million currently invested, according to a report by Royal Lepage. What’s more, almost half of all wealth accumulated in Canada in the last 30 years was tied to equity growth in residential…
Warren Buffett once said you only have to do ‘very few things right’ in life, as long as you don’t do too many wrong things — 3 investing mistakes that can put your retirement at serious risk
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. After nearly seven decades of experience, investing legend Warren Buffett has accumulated more than $142 billion in personal wealth — and the Oracle of Omaha believes much of his…
Here’s the income you need to be in the top 1%, 5%, and 10% in the US — and 3 essential tips to help you climb higher on the wealth ladder in 2025
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. When you think of the top 1% of American earners, the first people who might come to mind are likely well-known investors and entrepreneurs like Warren Buffett and Bill…
Everything you need to know about secured loans
Loans aren’t free. You usually pay interest whenever you borrow (unless you get a 0% interest rate credit card), and often there are fees, too. With a secured loan, you have an additional obligation. To demonstrate to the lender that you’re serious about repaying the money, you have to put up something that you own.…
Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they’re banking on instead this year
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. Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos are among the wealthiest Americans who ever lived. The majority of their wealth is in stocks. But when it comes to investing…
Wall Street giants like Blackstone are betting big on the US rental housing market as demand skyrockets — here’s how you can get in on this ‘significant’ asset class in 2025
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. The median sales price for an American home hit $420,400 this year, a stark 30% increase over the last five years. Meanwhile, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that as…
‘It’s not taxed at all’: Warren Buffett shares the ‘best investment’ you can make when battling inflation — and it doesn’t have to cost you a dime
Warren Buffett is rich. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Buffet’s net worth is an estimated USD$116 billion making him the eighth richest person in the world. Buffett’s net worth ranks below the likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault, Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Larry Ellison and Larry Page; however, it’s the way Buffett…
It’s not just turkeys and presents, the majority of Canadians are managing other debts this holiday season
With millions of Canadians struggling with day-to-day necessities like food, gas and rent, a majority (61%) will also be managing at least some debt over the holidays, according to Neo Financial’s 2024 Canadian Holiday Affordability Report. In fact, 54% say it will affect their holiday spending. "Canada is in a cost of living crisis, which…
The bank accounts you need to know about
Bank accounts are a fact of life these days, but you may not be aware of the various kinds available to you. Some are great for short-term savings, while others are ideal for retirement planning and investing. Keeping track of everything that’s available can be time-consuming, but it’s worth getting to know the basics since…
‘You’ve got to have discipline’: Mark Cuban shared that he drove a rusty old car and lived on mac and cheese in pursuit of his ultimate goal to retire early
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. Mark Cuban’s big childhood dream wasn’t to be a millionaire — it was to retire by 35. He lived as frugally as possible in his 20s to make this…
