Duffy can’t sue Senate
An Ontario judge has delivered a blow to Sen. Mike Duffy in his bid for financial restitution over his dramatic and protracted suspension without pay five years ago, removing the Senate as a target in his multimillion-dollar lawsuit. Justice Sally Gomery said in a ruling Friday that the Senate’s decision to suspend Duffy is protected […]
New icebreaker launched
The first of three new Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers refitted at Quebec’s Davie Shipyard will be named after a female maritime pioneer. The Coast Guard took possession today of CGCS Captain Molly Kool at a ceremony at the shipyard across the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City. Federal officials also announced another $90 million in […]
5 red flags to look for when choosing your next personal finance product
Financial decisions should be made carefully and with companies that you trust not to mishandle your money. Here are some of the red flags that suggest a business may not be the right place for your custom or your cash: Hidden fees It’s frustrating when it’s an airline, but it’s somehow even more frustrating when […]
Robinhood tempts savers with 3% interest on checking accounts — should consumers hand over their cash?
Robinhood is no longer just a digital trading platform for stocks and other investments. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company announced Thursday that it is rolling out a new product called Robinhood Checking & Savings. Designed to be competitive with the offerings from online banks and other investment companies, the accounts will earn 3% interest on […]
That ‘live check’ promises cash, but there’s a catch
Have you received a preapproved offer in the mail this holiday season that looks like a check, made out to you and ready to cash? Before you rush to the bank, visions of presents dancing in your head, know that it’s not free cash. Rather, it’s more likely an expensive loan. Such pre-screened mail offers, […]
Americans say they feel better about wages and job security — but are they fooling themselves?
How are you feeling? How are you really feeling? The stock market has been on a rollercoaster ride, spooking and confusing investors. Political tensions with China are fragile and unpredictable. There’s growing concerns among business leaders of a recession in 2019. And yet Americans say they feel better about key aspects of their financial security […]