I inherited $100K. My fiancée says I’m “stingy” for refusing to spend it on our wedding — but I want to put it toward a house and kids. Am I wrong for saying no?
When Jim’s grandmother passed away, he didn’t just inherit her favourite teacups or photo albums — he inherited $100,000, and with it, a dream she always had for him that includes building a future, buying a home and starting a family. Not long ago, Jim proposed to his girlfriend of three years. They’d been planning […]
A classic Canadian chocolate bar just got quietly discontinued
If your childhood snack drawer included a Jersey Milk bar, this one might sting. After 75 years on Canadian shelves, Mondelez, the maker behind the confectionary best used for smores, has quietly pulled the plug on the creamy white-wrapped classic, citing low demand. No press release. No farewell tour. Just gone, like the last piece […]
Ex-Goldman Sachs analyst can’t live comfortably on a $230K income after buying a home — how to invest in real estate without buying property
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Former Goldman Sachs analyst Sam Dogen — also known as the Financial Samurai online — decided to cash in on a huge chunk of his investments last year to buy a “forever home” for his family. But by selling his stocks […]
5 of the best low-risk investments for Canadians that protect your cash — and earn you more in 2025
One of the keys to building wealth is understanding the relationship between risk and reward. Canadians are always on the lookout for low-risk investments, but you must understand that free lunches do not exist. A risk-free investment (like a GIC) has a lower expected return than a high-risk investment (like an individual stock). As an […]
In the market for a new car? Buyers can now expect to pay at least $50K for the first time ever — does that mean you should hold off on buying?
Used cars aren’t supposed to cost this much. After years of inflation, supply shocks and new import tariffs, the average three-year-old vehicle now sells for about $31,000 (1) – a price tag that used to belong to something brand new. So why not just walk into the dealership and grab a fresh one off the […]
LA man’s ‘unbreakable glass’ stops a group of robbers trying to ransack jewelry store — is this the end of smash-and-grab thefts in America?
When thieves armed with hammers stormed a Sherman Oaks jewelry store in September, they expected an easy score. Instead, they ran into a pane in the glass. A group of suspects stormed Kristof’s Jewelers at the Westfield Fashion Square mall armed with large hammers. They smashed at his glass displays again and again, but the […]
Kevin O’Leary reveals why Americans are fleeing to Canada — and it’s not because they dislike the US. Do you agree with Mr. Wonderful?
Shark Tank host Kevin O’Leary has a broad portfolio of strong opinions and is rarely shy about sharing them. In a recent Fox Business interview, the Montreal-born entrepreneur confidently asserted that a growing number of Americans have been fleeing to Canada in recent months because of our nation’s relatively open immigration policies. “The immigration policy […]
Trump says ‘a lot’ of US government workers with 2nd, 3rd jobs are getting checks — but not even working. Earn passive income without risking your job
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. President Donald Trump is making it clear that his push for a leaner, more efficient government won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Speaking from the Oval Office in February, Trump took aim at federal employees he claims are collecting government paychecks […]
The new 2025 ‘retire comfortably’ number is in. Here’s what Canadians feel they need — and why 95% of us are falling well short of that goal
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. How much do you think you’ll need to retire? Based on recent studies, the average Canadian thinks they’ll need about $1.42 million for a comfortable retirement. Fidelity Canada’s 2025 Retirement Report indicates that people over 45 feel that they’ll need $1.02 […]
Retailers are betting against a seasonal ‘surge’ this year, with holiday hiring expected to drop to a 16-year low — why that’s so troubling
For years, the holiday season has been a lifeline for retailers and workers seeking extra income before year’s end. In 2025, that safety net may be disappearing. A new report from job placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas shows that seasonal retail hiring is expected to fall to its lowest level since 2009. (1) Employers […]