Where are missing millions?
Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchange was granted protection from its creditors Tuesday as it deals with the fallout from its founder’s death and the virtual company’s inability to gain access to $180 million in digital assets believed to be locked in his laptop. Gerald Cotten, CEO and sole director of the Vancouver-based trading platform QuadrigaCX, was […]
WestJet woos upgrade tix
WestJet Airlines Ltd. says strong demand, higher-paying passengers and its new ultra-low-cost subsidiary will bolster revenue in 2019 as the company continues its transition from regional airline to international player. “We’re not seeing any potential slowdown in our booking curve,” said John Weatherill, vice-president in charge of pricing and revenue. Despite tight domestic competition and […]
How to Open a 401(k)
One of the most important financial goals you have is to provide for a financially secure retirement. That’s a daunting task, but if you get started early, then you have your whole career to save and invest in order to grow your nest egg into a healthy amount that will support you long into your […]
Nearly 75% of Americans Consider Debt a Dating Deal Breaker
If you’re looking for love as the calendar moves toward Valentine’s Day, you may want to check your finances. No, you’re not looking to make sure you have enough money to pay for flowers, chocolates, or a fancy dinner. Instead, you’re checking to see if your debt limits your dating pool. Nearly three-quarters of American […]
Replacing Your Expired Equifax Credit Monitoring
So Long, Free Credit Monitoring Were you one of the nearly 148 million consumers affected by the 2017 Equifax data breach? You may have taken advantage of Equifax’s free one-year offer of their TrustedID Premier service, extended to all affected consumers. TrustedID Premier allowed consumers to lock their Equifax credit report, provided identity theft insurance, […]
What Does Personal Finance Mean To You?
Personal finance is a broad subject that encompasses money management, investments, and savings. It includes budgeting, estate planning, banking, tax planning, insurance, retirement planning, and mortgages, among other aspects. It is about setting and achieving financial goals, and may involve meeting short-term needs, saving for your children’s university education or making retirement plans. Personal finance […]