Scooping up the cost: Chapman’s Ice Cream freezes prices despite US tariffs
Chapman’s Ice Cream has been a staple in grocers’ freezers for almost a half a century and the Ontario-based creamery has stayed proud of and true to their origins as one of the favourite ice creams of Canadian families. The recent trade war with the US is no exception. In response to US tariffs on […]
‘It’s sad’: Florida’s condo fee crisis could trigger the ‘next wave of homeless people’ in the state, says one representative — with seniors on fixed incomes at highest risk
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 new building safety law that was passed in the wake of the Surfside tragedy in Florida has resulted in a tremendous amount of financial pressure on condo owners. […]
Carney? Poilievre? Singh? In advance of the 2025 election, here’s how to invest in Canada based on party leader
This year’s election cycle is anything but boring, and that’s putting it lightly. Between rising global tensions, and the return of Trump-era tariffs, it’s easy to feel uneasy about investing your money. More investors are looking local for opportunity. There’s a growing “Buy Canada” push from policy-makers, retailers and investors alike. But where does that […]
I’m 60, ready for retirement with $1.2M saved. I plan to live off dividend income — not sell assets. Is this really more risky than a ‘total return’ approach?
At 60, if you have $1.2 million saved for retirement, you have more than double as much as most of your peers, according to Statistics Canada. But even though that’s a lot of money, it’s important to manage your sizeable nest egg carefully. You could try to live off of dividend income from your portfolio, […]
What you should know before you choose auto insurance in Canada
You’ve spent days researching and you think you’ve finally found the perfect car for you. You’re ready to drive it off the lot and into freedom. There’s just one slight snag: You can’t drive your dream car anywhere because you don’t have auto insurance. Auto insurance is one of those pesky financial necessities in life. […]
Canada sees surge of support for buying local
A new Interac survey shows nearly all – nine in 10 – Canadians say supporting local Canadian businesses is important to them. Only slightly less, eight in 10, agree that buying Canadian feels more important than it did last year, due to the trade tensions caused by the US. "Amid the current climate of economic […]
Tesla protests, saving astronauts, xAI, DOGE — Should you invest in Elon Musk?
Elon Musk is one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time, with ventures spanning from electric vehicles (EV) and space travel, to artificial intelligence (AI). But recently, Musk stepped into politics, and not every investor is happy about it. Recently, a wave of protests, known as the “Tesla Takedown,” have been targeting Tesla dealerships […]
Edmonton property developer owes $75M to former retirement residents but one thing is holding the company back from paying: How to avoid a similar nightmare
An Edmonton property developer, Christenson Group of Companies, is facing mounting financial troubles, leaving more than 200 former residents in financial limbo. The company owes approximately $75 million to individuals who had invested in life-lease contracts at nine retirement homes, according to a CBC News story. “Hope has certainly been waning,” Jim Carey, president of […]
Despite higher mortgage rates, US home sales rise 4.2% with median prices nearing $400K. Here’s what this means for your next real estate purchase
As mortgage rates continue to rise, more homebuyers are entering the market and it’s putting pressure on prices — which could have a long-term impact on future homebuyers. Between January and February of this year, sales of existing homes rose 4.2% to 4.26 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, according to the National […]
Canadian small businesses’ confidence is at an all-time low amid US trade tensions
A lot of Canadians are reasonably on edge lately, with US president Donald Trump’s continued talk of annexing Canada and various tit-for-tat tariff threats lobbed back and forth across the border. That tension has been reflected in Canadian businesses, with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer crashing to an all-time low in […]