Grocery giant Loblaws drops property restrictions, paving way for lower grocery prices and reshaping investor outlook
In a move hailed as a win for consumer choice and market fairness, Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) has announced it will eliminate restrictive property controls that have limited grocery competition in Canada. The Competition Bureau welcomed the decision, calling it a “key milestone” that could help drive down food prices by allowing more retailers to […]
You could be losing hundreds if you don’t understand your credit card’s grace period
A credit card grace period is the amount of time between when the credit card company tallies your purchases each month and the date your payment is due. If used responsibly, your credit cards are a valuable tool to build credit and earn rewards. But most cards have a lesser-known benefit that is a big […]
San Francisco’s vacant storefront tax was meant to encourage landlords to ‘get realistic’ about rent prices. It’s now made $5 million for the city — but does it tackle the real issue?
Commercial landlords in many parts of San Francisco have to make sure their properties are leased — and not just because they miss out on rent if they don’t. In many areas within the city, there’s a Commercial Vacancy Tax for empty storefronts. The tax was passed by voters in 2020 and paused during the […]
Trump’s USDA just uncovered ‘one of the largest’ food stamp fraud, bribery schemes in US history — 6 arrested for alleged $66M in ‘unauthorized transactions’
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged six people — including a fraud investigator with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) — for allegedly orchestrating “one of the largest food stamp scams in U.S. history,” siphoning tens of millions from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern […]
I’m 36, engaged and finally financially stable — but I just found out my fiancée has been hiding $82K in credit card debt and now she refuses to sign a prenup. Is this a dealbreaker?
You’ve found the one. The love of your life. You’re planning a wedding, dreaming about your future and picturing a lifetime of shared memories. So, a prenup is not even in the picture. But then, a financial curveball is delivered. In the middle of cake tastings and venue tours, one man stumbled onto a discovery: […]
California hotel guests awarded $2 million in bed bug lawsuit — they said the 1-night stay left them scarred, seeking medical treatment. How to protect yourself from bed bugs while traveling
Two men expecting a relaxing beachside stay ended up in a nightmare. They were “massacre[d] from bed bug bites” during a one-night hotel stay in Ventura, California, according to a lawsuit. The duo worked with lawyer Brian J. Virag of My Bed Bug Lawyer, Inc. to file the lawsuit in December 2021. A Ventura county […]
US experts warn ‘rogue’ devices found in Chinese solar power inverters could trigger widespread blackouts, report says — effectively a ‘built-in way’ to destroy the grid. Are you prepared?
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. U.S. security experts have reportedly uncovered undocumented communication devices inside Chinese-made solar power inverters — hardware that’s widely used to support renewable energy infrastructure. According to a Reuters report, […]
‘He who has the gold makes the rules’: Trump roars back at tariff critics — while declaring himself ‘the greatest friend’ of American capitalism. Do you agree?
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. Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have sparked a chorus of criticism from across the political and economic spectrum — with lawmakers, CEOs and economists warning of rising costs and escalating […]
From wallets to Wi-Fi: As 13% of Canadians abandon cash, a digital payment revolution leaves the rest scrambling to keep up
The days of digging through your wallet for cash or cards are quickly disappearing. In a world dominated by smartphones and digital convenience, mobile payment apps are now at the forefront of how Canadians spend. In 2023, over 36% of Canadians used a mobile payment method at least once a week — nearly double the […]
‘It’s a big win’: Florida’s Ron DeSantis signs 2 new laws to stop squatters from taking over hotels, restaurants and businesses — but is squatting really that big of an issue in the US?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed two new laws protecting commercial property owners from squatters. These laws are part of the state’s broader effort to crack down on unauthorized occupancy and strengthen private property rights. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here […]