U Windsor receives $5.5 M to solve ‘real-world’ industry problems
Institute is working with five industrial partners, including Bombardier and Ford A research team at the University of Windsor has received a major grant. The Institute of Diagnostic Imaging Research is getting nearly $5.5 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The money will be used to develop and test resilient […]
Looking for a greener commute, Quebecers turn increasingly to electric cars
According to SAAQ, there were 22,442 electric cars on Quebec roads as of March Driving to the gym and then to work daily, Roberta Ralston says her commute clocks in around 80 kilometres per day. Faced with an aging car and teenage sons who no longer need carpooling around, Ralston is in the market for […]
3 tips to find wedding vendors in your price range
Pinterest boards and Instagram feeds constantly stream stunning images to brides and grooms but are these ideas easily implementable within a couple’s wedding budget? Naturally, some are and some are not. These images certainly can provide ample inspiration but when it comes down to a wedding budget reality check, many couples get disappointed that their […]
Justin Halverson offers tips on marriage finances
Justin Halverson joins us with advice on how best to blend two financial ideologies into one financial plan so that you can start your marriage off on the right financial foot. MINNEAPOLIS – Love is in the air and wedding season is in full swing! It’s a wonderful time to celebrate but as many of […]
Retirement savings mistakes to avoid
Whether you’re retired now or it’s far off in the future, funding your retirement is important. Maybe you’re advising your kids and grandkids. State Street Global Advisors has some mistakes to avoid. Start saving early. Experts say you should start a 401(k) or IRA as soon as you enter the workforce. Some aren’t saving enough. […]
28% of Canadian gen-Xers have no retirement savings, survey finds
More than a quarter of generation Xers in Canada haven’t saved anything for retirement, a new survey from Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. has found. While the 28 per cent of Canadian gen-Xers who are in that position suggests a significant gap in retirement savings, the number compares favourably to the United States. In that country, […]