Melinda Gates injects $100M into research to end the medical ‘pink tax’ — why women’s health and wealth go hand in hand (and what to do about it)
It’s said that women are often hit with a pink tax — higher costs for goods and services marketed toward them. But when it comes to health care, women tend to pay more, too. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
The $10 gap: Why Ontario’s minimum wage still falls short of a living wage
Ontario’s minimum wage rose from $16.55 to $17.60 an hour this October, a modest boost for thousands of workers. But in many parts of the province, that wage still falls far short of what is needed to cover the essentials. In the Greater Toronto Area, the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) calculates a full-time worker […]
Trump promised ‘virtually no inflation,’ but Americans know the opposite is true. Here’s how to shock-proof your holiday season budget
The holiday season is approaching fast, and Americans are getting ready to open up their wallets. President Trump suggested consumers can expect an easy and extravagant holiday season on his social media site Truth Social, writing, “EARLY PRICES ARE DOWN, WHILE TARIFFS ARE MAKING OUR COUNTRY AN ECONOMIC POWER AGAIN. Also, virtually NO INFLATION, AS […]
Warm, sunny ‘Zoomtowns’ attracted crowds of digital nomad homebuyers in the pandemic — and now they’re desperate to sell. Should you take advantage?
A few years ago, life in America’s “Zoomtowns” seemed golden. The Sun Belt was booming, home listings sparked bidding wars and cash-flush buyers from New York and San Francisco were snatching up properties in Austin, Tampa and Phoenix like it was a race. But the tide has turned, and fast. Must Read Thanks to Jeff […]
Trump to review new IRS ‘math error’ bill that should increase transparency for American taxpayers — were you aware of the 60-day rule?
On Oct. 20, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation to simplify the way Americans interact with the IRS when they make mistakes on their tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act — or the IRS MATH Act — is awaiting signature from President Donald Trump. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
Here’s how much the average working boomer has saved for retirement — are you already ahead?
With the youngest baby boomers now aged 61, much of this generation is already retired or nearing retirement. However, data shows many have inadequate savings and, as a result, may struggle to maintain their standard of living. In fact, some boomers have saved so little that younger Canadians could surpass their savings benchmark with just […]
Super-rich Americans are giving up on the stock market and holding more cash and alternative assets. A few places they might put their wealth instead
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. High net worth individuals — typically those with $1 million or more in investable assets — held large portions of their total portfolio in cash in 2024. According to a survey conducted by Capital Group, 78% of global high-net-worth individuals around […]
New U.S. rule could cost Canadian snowbirds up to $900 a year
For a typical Canadian couple, new U.S. border rules could add $250 to $900 a year in extra costs — covering document preparation, travel delays and cross-border tax advice — before they even unpack their bags in Florida or Arizona. The new U.S. rule was announced in March and went into effect on April 11, […]
Do you need a 6-figure income to retire early? No — here are 5 money-growing moves for the under-$100K set
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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. Think retiring early is out of reach because you don’t make a six-figure salary? It […]
A Birkin handbag sold at auction for a record US$10.1M — here’s how savvy Canadian investors can build wealth with ‘passion assets’ instead of scary stocks
Some of the world’s most iconic products weren’t born in boardrooms. They came from moments of pure inconvenience. Case in point: the Hermès Birkin. In 1983, actress Jane Birkin struggled to fit her straw tote into an airplane’s overhead compartment. Its contents spilled out in front of Jean-Louis Dumas, then CEO of Hermès. The mishap […]