Couple Figured Out How to Stop Paying Rent and Now Saves $2,000 a Month
In the past year, Dan and Tracy Kellermeyer have lived in Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Oregon, and Las Vegas. While all that travel sounds expensive, the pair has managed not to spend a dime on housing costs. “We came up with the idea that if we could string together back-to-back house-sits, then we could live rent- […]
Nova Scotia to Dramatically Expand, Subsidize Child Care After $35M Federal Deal
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia says it will create more than 100 new child care sites and boost subsidies for families under a $35 million deal with Ottawa that aims to make care more accessible and affordable in the province. During a ceremony at a suburban Halifax child care centre on Wednesday, Nova Scotia became the […]
Graphene-Based Wearable Could Help Save Babies From ‘Crib Death’
Graphene, a versatile material composed of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in an hexagonal lattice, can do everything from making superior speakers to detecting cancer cells to creating ultrastrong shields. Its latest feat? Forming a smart sensor which could be used as an early warning system to help keep babies safe from sudden […]
Mark Zuckerberg Has Already Made $4 Billion in 2018
The new year is off to a great start for America’s billionaires. Major market indices are up 2% year-to-date, continuing the major stock gains of last year. Among those profiting from the continued stock surge is Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The 33-year-old has earned $4.16 billion since 2018 began, with company shares climbing more than […]
Should Suncor Energy Inc. Be on Your Buy List Today?
Oil prices continue to drift higher, and investors are wondering which names in the energy patch might make good additions to their portfolios. Let’s take a look at Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) to see if it is an attractive pick today. Diversified business line Suncor is primarily known for its oil sands operations, but the […]
Who’s going to fly the plane? Pilot shortage could get worse for regional carriers
New federal rules around pilot fatigue could increase problem A pilot shortage across Canada is causing some regional carriers to cancel flights, put less experienced pilots in the cockpit and has even had an impact on some air ambulance services. A combination of factors is causing the shortage — ever-increasing air travel by Canadians, a […]