Air Canada’s $500M share buyback explained — what investors need to know before June 20
Air Canada (TOR:AC.TO) is buying back up to C$500 million worth of its own stock through a substantial issuer bid, a type of buyback that gives shareholders a chance to sell their shares directly back to the company at a premium. The deadline to participate is June 20, 2025. If you’re a shareholder, you now […]
62% of Canadians rely on income from contract work, so what happens if this money disappears? Here’s how you can protect your loved ones
The gig economy is a big economy. According to a 2025 survey by Statistics Canada, approximately 28% of Canadians — roughly 8.7 million adults — engage in some form of gig work across the country. In the same Stats Can report it was shown that 62% of gig workers rely on their gig income either […]
‘Isn’t she 24?’: Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson now owns $8M rental property empire — leaving her tenants in shock. How to buy prime US real estate even without access to millions
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. It’s not every day you find out your landlord is a 24-year-old dating an eight-time Super Bowl winner. But that’s exactly what happened to several stunned tenants in Boston […]
‘Worse than a recession’: Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says Trump’s economic agenda could be catapulting America toward a world order ‘very much like the 1930s’
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 founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, has voiced concern that President Donald Trump’s economic agenda could lead to “something worse than a recession.” […]
Wealthsimple bets big on borrowing: Launches credit card, lines of credit
In a significant move to diversify its financial services, Wealthsimple Inc. has unveiled its inaugural credit card and line of credit offerings. This expansion marks a bold step in the company’s strategy to compete directly with Canada’s established banking institutions. The fintech company is also enhancing its existing services by introducing new features to its […]
I just inherited $10,000 — but all I’m hearing these days is the US is headed for a recession. Should I use the cash to pay off my $9,000 credit card debt or keep it for my emergency fund?
If you’re worried about a near-term recession, you’re certainly not alone. According to an April survey conducted by business outlet Chief Executive, American CEOs revealed their take on the current economy, and it found that 62% now anticipate a slowdown or recession in the next six months — up from 48% in March. Part of […]
I’m 51, recently divorced and now I’m $180,000 deep in debt. Would I be better off declaring bankruptcy — or should I be trying to dig myself out of this hole?
Picture it. You are 51 years old, newly divorced and staring down $180,000 in debt. Many Americans face a situation just like this. Recent data from the Federal Reserve shows that the average U.S. household debt is more than $100,000. This includes mortgages, auto loans, student debt, credit cards and other forms of personal debt. […]
Barbara Corcoran singled out this US city as the top hotspot she’d choose to open a business. Why the mogul finds it so attractive — and how you, too, can find a budding market
Barbara Corcoran, a successful real estate entrepreneur and one of the personalities behind the popular TV show Shark Tank, has said that if she were to start over again today, she would choose Pittsburgh as the city where she would build a business. In an interview with The School of Hard Knocks posted to YouTube […]
Here are 5 big things that disappear after you retire in America — are you ready to lose them all?
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. Retirement is supposed to be the reward after decades of hard work. Morning alarms, office politics and exhausting commutes … gone. The idea of finally having full control of […]
I’m 34 with $80,000 in savings and I want to buy a $400,000 house to rent out. But as a first-time investor, would it be too risky to carry a mortgage on a property I won’t occupy?
Buying a home is a pricey prospect, even if prices are trending downward. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the national average home price sat at $668,097 in February 2025, a 3.3% decrease from the year prior. If you’re 34 with $80,000 saved, you may be thinking of using that money to buy a […]