Islander’s book wins national award from museum association
Author credits value of book lies in its photography and context Jim Macnutt says his book Historic Furniture of Prince Edward Island not only brings back memories for some Islanders, it tells them more about what they’re seeing. He believes that added context, along with the beautiful photos, is a big reason it recently received […]
Montreal to invest $360M over next 4 years to boost economic development
Action plan includes providing more resources for small businesses, revamping city’s commercial arteries For the first time since being elected, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante formally addressed Montreal’s business community, arriving with a promise — to spend $360 million in over the next four years to bolster Montreal’s economy. In her speech to the Chamber of […]
Healthcare hints: 5 savings tips for budget-conscious consumers
As Americans work hard to meet all the obligations that come with work, family and everyday life, many are challenged to find time to manage all the financial elements affecting their healthcare. If you’re among them you’re far from alone, since the multiple details associated with healthcare insurance can be confusing. At the same time, […]
What to do if you missed the (second) tax deadline
The deadline to file your taxes has come and gone. Twice, even: The original April 17 deadline was extended to midnight April 18 after the Internal Revenue Service’s official website crashed and left millions of people frustrated. If you still weren’t able to make the new deadline, though, you are not alone. Some people knew […]
8 Best Money-Saving Tips from Self-Made Millionaires
Saving money can be the difference between stressing to dress and dressing to impress. It can help you retire younger to see more of the world sooner. It can mean building that dream house. And more than anything, it can mean having the money when you need it, and resting assured that you have it […]
No Retirement Savings and Nearly Out of Time? Here’s How to Compensate
Though we’re told to prioritize retirement savings during our working years, it’s estimated that nearly half of U.S. households have no money set aside for the future. Now, if you’re in that camp but still have a number of working years ahead of you, there’s plenty of opportunity to catch up. But what if you’re […]
2 Stocks That Are Defensive and Value Plays
Now is the time to hone your valuation skills, given that the market pullback has created attractive prices for many TSX companies. Like other telecom companies, Shaw Communications Inc.’s (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) share price is decidedly down compared to the start of the year. The market viewed this broadcast and cable company’s most recent quarterly report as […]
The Bears Are Right: Amazon Is Killing This Retailer
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is often blamed for the death of many brick-and-mortar retailers. As more consumers buy products online and join Amazon’s ever-expanding Prime ecosystem, retailers wither as their store traffic dries up. Not every retailer is doomed. There are still plenty of resilient brick-and-mortar chains that Amazon can’t touch. But for every survivor, there […]
3 Stocks the World’s Best Investors Are Buying Right Now
It’s impossible to follow the specific investing strategies of the world’s best investors. After all, we don’t always know why they make their particular stock picks or how they fit into their long-term investing plans. But knowing which stocks the most successful investors are buying can help the average investor challenge their own ideas about […]
Snap Is Getting Into E-Commerce
Snap’s (NYSE: SNAP) core advertising business is still fairly young and inchoate, although the Snapchat operator has made meaningful progress with scaling its ad platform through automation. Meanwhile, the company is starting to be more cognizant of costs, which has entailed numerous rounds of layoffs. While Snap’s self-characterization of being a “camera” company is laughable […]