Multi-unit residential mortgages increase in Q3 2024
For the three months ending September 30, 2024, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation insured 64,979 multi-unit residential units, according to its third quarter report. Of those, 29,878 were new construction, marking a 26% increase of over 51,443 units during the same period in 2023. "Facilitating the construction of purpose-built rentals remains a key factor […]
This is bananas: The art world is expecting a ‘Trump Bump’ following his election win and the $6M sale of a controversial piece — what investors need to know about post-election market surges
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. According to the New York Times, Trump’s election victory might usher in a long-awaited boost to the art world. That’s based on assumptions that he will cut taxes for […]
Hustle culture alive and well, as almost 90% Canadians have worked a side hustle
More Canadians than ever are taking on extra work to make ends meet, with almost nine in 10 having worked a side hustle at least once during their career, according to a recent Harris Poll. Wanting to up your earning power is nothing new. However, the advent of the gig economy means that there is […]
1-in-5 Canadians over 65 are still working — but is that completely necessary to ensure a more comfortable retirement? Here’s what you need to consider
For many Canadians, leaving the workforce at 65 and enjoying a financially worry-free retirement is a fantasy they’ve already given up on. In fact, as of 2022, 1-in-5 Canadians aged 65 to 74, or 21%, was working, according to Statistics Canada’s recent census data. This include both Canadian-born and immigrant workers. With Canadians living longer, […]
From Wild West-inspired trips to botanical adventures — here’s the top 7 travel trends for 2025
Travelling is a pleasure that never goes out of style — even during times of economic hardship, many view national or overseas exploration as a necessary form of self-rejuvenation. Looking to 2025, search aggregator and travel agency, Skyscanner, asked Canadians about their plans for local and international travel in the year ahead — and results […]
This Baltimore parking lot attendant built a $500,000 stock portfolio — even though he never made more than $12 an hour. Here’s his simple strategy and how you can apply it 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. Earl Crawley, fondly known as “Mr. Earl,” spent 44 years working as a parking lot attendant in Baltimore, earning no more than $12 an hour or $20,000 a year. […]
Retirement villages were supposed to be ‘utopia’ for Australian seniors — instead, some residents faced ‘corporatised elder abuse.’ What can American retirees learn from their plight?
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. After decades of preparing for it financially, retirees should be able to enjoy the fruits of their labor. But as thousands of older adults in Australia found, nest eggs […]
This paper and recycling businessman worth $12.5 billion is moving after Trump’s victory — here’s where he’s going. Plus 3 ways to follow his lead 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. Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election has sparked a wave of relocations among high-net-worth individuals. For instance, Ellen DeGeneres and her partner, Portia de Rossi, have reportedly […]
‘A freaking joke’: Canadian seniors ‘furious’ they won’t get Trudeau’s $250 rebate, say ‘skyrocketing’ prices hitting them hard — 6 ways to stretch your budget on a fixed income
Carol Sheaves is ‘furious’ that she, like many other Canadian senior citizens, won’t be getting the $250 Working Canadians rebate cheque. The 67-year-old Moncton, New Brunswick resident and her husband don’t consider themselves to be in dire financial need, but their rent has increased by $300 since they started renting, and with the rising costs […]
Warren Buffett once said ‘money has no utility’ to him. here’s the personal asset he prizes above all others — and how you can take advantage of 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. Known for his savvy investments and sharp wit, billionaire Warren Buffett is also celebrated as one of corporate America’s great philosophers. In a 2016 interview on Bloomberg’s The David […]