1 Under-the-Radar Dividend Growth Stock to Buy Right Now
Dividend growth investing can be a great way to boost your passive income over time. To do it right, though, you have to find stocks that can both grow their dividends faster than inflation and have sustainable free cash flows for the long haul. Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), a blue chip biotech stock, meets both of […]
Is Ziopharm Oncology Inc. a Buy?
Ziopharm Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ:ZIOP) shareholders have been on a roller coaster ride this year. The stock soared 16% in May, but the ride promptly went downhill in June, with the biotech’s share price dropping more than 10%. The first four months of 2018 featured more of the same up-and-down action. But does the latest pullback […]
Nearly Half of U.S. Households Aren’t on Track for Retirement
We’re told of the importance of saving for retirement, yet an alarming number of workers aren’t listening. Only about 57% of U.S. households aged 35 to 64 are on track to cover 100% of the average costs retirees face, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. This means that almost half of today’s workers are […]
3 Reasons Your Retirement Savings Isn’t as Big as You Think
When it comes to saving for retirement, the more money you can set aside, the more financially secure you’ll be. If you diligently save over the course of your career, you’ll find that by the time you retire, the size of your retirement nest egg can grow to a number that’s a lot bigger than […]
3 basic rules for entrepreneurs who want to expand internationally
Understand your markets and customers If you don’t take the time to understand how countries differ from one another, it will be an uphill battle to launch your product. There are vast cultural differences that can impact your growth. Take a mobile product for example. It’s imperative that you consider the behavior of local smartphone […]
5 survival strategies for camping on a budget
Exploring nature and sleeping under the stars can be viewed as an economical vacation. But buying gear and booking campsites or renting an RV can add up. With some cost-saving strategies, camping can fit a variety of budgets, whether you’re planning a car or RV camping trip or backpacking. Try these tips to enjoy the […]
Canada’s first retail hydrogen fuelling station opens in Vancouver
Shell has opened a public hydrogen fuelling station in Vancouver, with plans for 2 more Canada’s fledgling hydrogen-fuelled vehicle industry took a significant step forward on Friday, as Shell opened the country’s first publicly accessible hydrogen fuelling station in Vancouver. The station is nestled between traditional fuel pumps at a Shell outlet in Vancouver’s Marpole […]
Province aims to strengthen legacy tree policy meant to preserve old growth giants
Environmentalists say B.C. Timber Sales allowing massive fir and cedar trees to be cut on Vancouver Island The B.C. Ministry of Forests says there will be a review of a policy put in place in January to preserve large and old trees from being cut down. The move comes after environmentalists decried government agency B.C. […]
Bank will name new Dieppe arena after giving $1M to project
Dieppe’s new arena complex will be named by a bank after Uni Financial Cooperation donated $1 million to the project set to begin construction this fall. The name will be announced later in the year, although a news release Thursday said the complex would “bear Uni’s name.” Uni’s contribution to the $29-million project gives the […]
New hands-on hub broadens learning at Saint John library
The Saint John Free Public Library celebrated its 135th anniversary on Wednesday by opening a hands-on learning hub. Even though the library is 135-years-old, director Joann Hamilton-Barry, said the library is still evolving to meet the needs of the public. Its newest addition is a makerspace, where people can come together to try out new […]