‘We have hit a wall’: Kevin O’Leary has bet 19% of his portfolio on crypto — but he says Congress needs to pass these 2 bills to set off a trillion-dollar breakthrough
Kevin O’Leary has come a long way from the time he called Bitcoin “garbage.” Now, the Shark Tank judge tells Moneywise, cryptocurrency-related assets make up 19.4% of his portfolio. Besides coins and tokens, he also owns stakes in “picks and shovels” — that is, platforms and exchanges that deal in crypto. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
Canada could lose $93.8B from Trump’s tariffs — here’s what that means for your job, bills, and local economy
The ever-increasing threat of tariffs from our southern neighbour seems to be the only thing on people’s minds these days. While their implementation has been more on-again, off-again, in the first few months of 2025, their full impact would be financially burdensome for Canadian businesses across all sectors. A new analysis from the Public Policy […]
The Force is strong with this one — 50-year-old entrepreneur takes his side hustle to a business galaxy far, far away
“Do or do not, there is no try,” were the wise words of Yoda — and in 2018, Mike O’Dell took them to heart. He drew a Star Wars stormtrooper on a large sheet of graph paper, cut the pattern into sections, sewed the fabric onto the paper and began quilting over the design using […]
Quebec could employ a quarter of the country’s tech workers by 2030
Chances are, you’ve heard a relative or friend say you should “get a job in tech.” Of course, that’s not always feasible or of interest, but if you’re someone with an aptitude for and interest in a career in tech, you may want to look to Quebec. A new report from the Information Communications and […]
‘No place to call home’: New England properties are being sold out from under homeowners — warns FBI — with losses soaring to $61.5 million in 5 years. Here’s how to stay protected
Homeowners in New England are at risk from a devastating scam that could destroy their financial security. Massachusetts-based officials from the FBI recently sounded the alarm about the crime, urging people who own property to be on the alert. "Folks across the region are having their roots literally pulled out from under them and are […]
Here are the top 7 secrets on US nursing home hunting revealed — save yourself thousands of dollars (and lots of heartache) on long-term care. How many can you use today?
Roughly 70% of seniors will need some type of long-term care during their final years, according to Genworth. Yet, most people don’t know much about the industry unless they have a loved one in a care facility or are actively looking for one. From staff turnover to surprise fees, here are the secrets you need […]
I’m 66 years old, retired, and I own a comfortable house in Fort Worth. I have $143,000 in cash that I’d like to invest for my retirement — what should I do with it?
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. A comfortable home and a healthy nest egg are crucial for ensuring financial security in retirement. With $143,000 in cash, it’s important to avoid letting it sit idle, as […]
The Port of Seattle is a ‘ghost town’ because of Trump’s China tariffs, online rumors say — viral post claims the trading hub is ‘effectively dead.’ Here’s the truth
A recent social media post stated, in part, “not a single international cargo ship at the Port of Seattle. The port is effectively dead.” While the post went viral, a local news outlet, KING 5 News, decided to investigate the claims. According to the station’s reporting, the information shared in the social media post wasn’t […]
2 Chainz says every time he splurges on ‘stupid stuff’ like a Rolls Royce, he buys this 1 wealth-building asset to ‘balance it out’ — how to channel his champagne style on a beer budget
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. From classic muscle cars to high-end European rides, Grammy-winning rapper 2 Chainz is no stranger to big splurges. But beyond the flashy impulse purchases, he’s also been making some […]
Trump made 1 big move in launching America’s sovereign wealth fund — but critics say it’s ‘preposterous’ and ‘unconstitutional.’ How to invest no matter who’s right
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. President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious vision for America’s financial future — the creation of a sovereign wealth fund that mirrors the strategies of resource-rich and oil-producing nations. […]