AT&T Just Bought HBO, and Now It Wants to Spend More Money
AT&T (NYSE:T) closed its acquisition of Time Warner last week, after winning a court decision against the Department of Justice. That puts HBO in the hands of the wireless carrier and television distributor. The first order of business: increasing the content budget. “I fully expect we’re going to be investing heavier in content development at […]
2 Stocks That Have Delivered Spectacular Dividend Growth
The best dividend growth stocks tend to hike their payouts like clockwork every single year. However, some companies take that a step further by giving their investors a raise each quarter. Two that have a spectacular track record of delivering quarterly increases are Holly Energy Partners (NYSE:HEP) and Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD), with both having […]
5 tips for financing your next home improvement project
Whether it’s transforming a fixer-upper into your dream home or just giving a makeover to your kitchen or bathroom, home improvement projects are on the minds of many new homeowners across the country. While many things about renovating your home are flexible, your budget might not be. In general, not a single floor board is […]
3 Simple Tips for Travelling to London on a Budget
London is a beautiful city with so much to offer, which is why it is one of those cities that regularlyfeatureson many people’s bucket lists. As a tourist in a new and unknown city, it can be difficult to know the best ways totraveland the most cost-effective methods of exploring the city on a budget. […]
Seniors And Affordable Transportation
Affordable transportation is often a concern for senior citizens. Some seniors go without basics to make car payments they can’t afford for a car with little or no equity. Others need affordable replacement transportation but don’t have the income to finance a car. What are some options for these seniors? First let’s discuss options for […]
7 in 10 Americans Are Falling Short in This Key Personal Finance Area
More than 70% of Americans fall short of the often-recommended level of emergency savings, according to a new Bankrate.com report. And many have no emergency savings at all. According to the report, 23% of Americans have no emergency savings whatsoever, while 22% have less than three months’ worth of expenses saved. 18% have enough to […]
B.C. to spend $550M on Indigenous housing over next decade
Fund will support construction and operation of 1,750 units of social housing on and off reserves The provincial government says B.C. is the first province in Canada to invest money in on-reserve housing with a new Indigenous housing fund. The $550-million Building B.C.: Indigenous Housing Fund will support the construction and operation of 1,750 units […]
Calgary boy jumps into action as father suffers stroke
Quick-thinking 8-year-old had learned the signs of a stroke just days before at school Max Pozzo was inside playing his favourite video game on a cold February afternoon when something went wrong. His dad, Mike, suddenly collapsed as he was making dinner in their suburban Calgary home. Eight-year-old Max dropped everything, ran to his father’s […]
How 5 Alberta First Nations are helping shape the future of Indigenous education in Canada
A new northern Alberta school district is blazing a trail for Indigenous-led education in Alberta and the rest of Canada. The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Education Authority was formed for the current school year by five First Nations which are home to six schools. Up to this year, the nations involved — Loon […]
Temptation wins big for P.E.I. sand sculptor
1st prize worth $3,000 It was Abe Waterman’s fourth trip to the annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic in New Hampshire, and this time he brought home the top prize. The P.E.I. sculptor was competing against nine other professionals. His sculpture, Temptation, featuring an alluring woman formed as part of a liquor bottle, with […]