Warren Buffett once said he’d buy a ‘couple hundred thousand’ American homes if he could — and he’d take out 30-year mortgages to do it. Here’s how to ‘load up’ on US real estate 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. Back in 2012, Warren Buffett told CNBC that if there was a way to buy thousands of single-family homes at once, and to manage them easily, he would “load […]
‘Bigger for us than the Super Bowl’: Economic impact of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour significantly improved the bottom line for many businesses. Was this really the people’s tour?
All good things must come to an end – even record breaking tours. Spanning 149 shows over 21 months, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wrapped up in Vancouver, British Columbia on December 8, 2024 and became the first ever concert tour to gross over USD$2 billion in ticket sales. That’s “double the gross ticket sales of […]
Jeff Bezos says America is the world’s ‘luckiest’ country with natural resources, energy independence — but suffers from ‘too much regulation.’ Here’s why he’s ‘very optimistic’ about Trump
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. Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, once a vocal critic of Donald Trump, appears to have shifted his tone significantly toward the president-elect. In the past, Bezos […]
Extreme hoarder: An 82-year-old Ottawa woman struggling with hoarding that’s cost her time, ruined relationships and depleted her savings — her warning to other seniors
Pat Wong believes in ‘waste not, want not’ – but her inability to let go of old stuff has cost her money, relationships, and time. The 82-year-old Ottawa resident is a self-described ‘A-Class hoarder,’ and told CBC that she has amassed so much stuff that she’s had to stuff her belongings in six storage lockers, […]
When markets are volatile, consider alternative investments: Here are 6 artists to invest in, right now
In today’s unpredictable world, with financial markets swaying under the weight of global uncertainty, finding smart investment strategies can feel like navigating a storm. Stocks are often volatile, and traditional options don’t always offer the stability or returns investors hope for. That’s where alternative investments can make a difference. As an alternative to mainstream investments, […]
Invesco’s Chief Global Market Strategist highlights the 5 biggest risks investors need to consider heading into 2025
As we transition into 2025, investors are navigating a complex financial landscape marked by both opportunity and uncertainty. Invesco’s Chief Global Market Strategist, Kristina Hooper, highlights key risks investors need to address going into 2025. Whether it’s inflationary pressures or market dynamics, investors who understand these challenges — and proactively prepare for them — can […]
4 tips to help optimize your student loan repayment in Canada
Life is unpredictable, and financial obligations, such as student loans, can prevent us from acting quickly and decisively to adjust to changing economic circumstances. According to the Government of Canada, the total amount of student loans owed sat at $23.5 billion in 2022. In April 2023, the accumulation of interest on Canada Student Loans was […]
Boomers are out of luck: Robert Kiyosaki warns that the ‘biggest crash in history is coming’ — here’s his strategy to get rich before American seniors ‘go bust’
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 U.S. stock market has seen clear sailing in 2024, with the S&P 500 up an impressive 28% year-to-date, but Rich Dad, Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki sees dark […]
Canadians prioritizing reliability over luxury in their cars — So what types of vehicles are enticing drivers the most?
When it comes to buying their next car, economic pressures are weighing on Canadians more than ever. That means prioritizing affordability and reliability over luxury, according to AutoTrader. "Each year, AutoTrader analyzes millions of data points to uncover the evolving story of Canadian vehicle shopping behaviors," Ian MacDonald, AutoTrader’s CMO said in a statement. "This […]
Jealousies ‘became magnified’: Warren Buffett offers candid financial advice to parents in America — here’s how to prevent your family from getting ‘confused’ and ‘angry’ after you die
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. Legendary investor Warren Buffett recently wrote a surprise letter to shareholders of his company, Berkshire Hathaway. In the letter, Buffett announced plans to convert 1,600 of his Berkshire Class […]