Canadians want retailers to make it easier to buy homegrown
With the recent surge of national pride following continued threats of tariffs from the US government, a recent survey reveals many Canadians want retailers to make it easier to buy local. According to KPMG in Canada, More than nine in 10 say they want stores to promote Canadian products and think grocery stores should be […]
Mike Myers shows his Canadian pride amid tensions with the US — Here’s how you can too
Hollywood icon and proud Canadian Mike Myers made a bold statement on Saturday Night Live, wearing a T-shirt that read “Canada is Not for Sale.” Myers appeared on the March 1 broadcast of SNL, currently in its 50th season and watched by an audience of over five million people on any given week. His message […]
NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. took his $750,000 salary in this 1 asset back in 2021 — folks called it ‘dumb’ but now he’s laughing all the way to the bank. How to make a similar move in 2025
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. NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. is taking a victory lap, but not on the field. The Miami Dolphins player took to X to celebrate Bitcoin’s price topping $100,000 last […]
Warren Buffett calls Trump’s tariffs an “act of war” and warns about the dangers of this hidden tax
Warren Buffett, one of the most respected voices in finance, is known for his straightforward approach to economic policies. So when he recently used the word “war” when discussing tariffs, people took notice. In a recent interview with CBS News, the Berkshire Hathaway chairman called tariffs "an act of war, to some degree." These were […]
Canadians facing cost-of-living and debt fatigue
It’s already tough financially for many Canadians, but with heightened concerns thanks to the looming threat of US tariffs, fatigue is starting to set in. In the Credit Counselling Society’s 2025 Consumer Debt Report, more than half of respondents (54%) – the highest number since the inception of the survey five years ago – report […]
This Florida couple bought a vacant lot for $17,500 — but now they’ve discovered they’re barred by law from building on the new property. Here’s why and how to avoid a similar situation
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. When Donna Hartl and her husband purchased a vacant lot in Brooksville, Florida, they thought they’d found the perfect location for their dream home. Nestled between Islewood Drive and […]
Oakville man loses $750K in sophisticated investment scam — How to spot a scam and protect yourself
An 82-year-old man from Oakville, Ontario, is warning others after he lost $750,000 to an online scam that tricked him into thinking he was making a safe investment. Walter Yamka was searching online for good rates on Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) when he came across a website that looked like it belonged to a trusted […]
Trump’s tariffs come one week before next Bank of Canada rate announcement: What does this mean for Canadians and how can you safeguard your finances?
President Donald Trump’s long-touted 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, as well as 10% tariffs on energy, finally took effect at midnight on March 4, effectively ushering in a fraught economic relationship between the two neighbouring nations and close allies. These tariffs come as the Bank of Canada is poised to make the next prime rate […]
Mortgage crisis? Ontario homeowners struggle as delinquencies soar 50% amid renewal shock
With interest rates now over 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels, there is, at the same time, a significant rise in mortgage delinquencies in Ontario, recent reports show. In the fourth quarter of 2024, more than 11,000 mortgages in the province recorded a missed payment, nearly three times the number seen in 2022, this according to […]
More than half of Canadians renewing their mortgage expect increased payments
According to a new survey from Royal LePage, 57% of respondents believe their monthly mortgage payments will increase when they renew their mortgages this year. This might prove to be a significant problem, given there are 1.2 million mortgages up for renewal in 2025. "When it comes to post-pandemic mortgage renewals, many Canadians have avoided […]