Postmedia cuts losses
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says its third-quarter loss was cut in about half to $7.7 million as growth in digital revenue partly offset continued declines in its print business. The owner of the National Post and other newspapers says it had $157.1 million in total revenue for the quarter ended May 31, including $32.9 million […]
Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady at 1.75%, citing trade tensions
Outlook clouded by trade, central bank says, lowering global growth forecast The Bank of Canada is leaving its key interest rate unchanged in an announcement that balances domestic economic improvements with an expanding global slowdown caused by trade conflicts. The decision Wednesday kept the interest rate at 1.75 per cent for a sixth-straight meeting, as […]
Shopping tips for saving money at the grocery store
The best day to grocery shop at most grocers is Wednesday morning an hour after the store opens. This yields the freshest produce, and you’ll also be first in line for when the best deals usually start mid-week. (Think about it: Now you won’t have to go back for a rain check!) However, if you […]
This is the most deadly time in your life to put on weight
What’s considered optimum shape for people who are about to undergo cardiac surgery? Mortality in patients who had undergone heart bypass surgery was over four times higher in individuals with a high body fat mass, according to new research conducted by Dr. Xavier Leroy of the Department of Anaesthesia and Resuscitation, CHU Lille, Lille, France […]
The Women Facing The Greatest Retirement Risk
Women in their 50s who are at the most financial risk in retirement are those who are married and in two-income households. That’s the surprising news from a recent report on women and retirement from Prudential Financial. The finding is based on research of women ages 50 to 59 from the Center for Retirement Research […]
GEN X Time To Get Serious About Retirement Planning
Each and every day, Generation X moves a little closer to full retirement age. The question is, when will Gen X be able to get serious about actually saving enough for retirement? The youngest among us are approaching forty years old. While the older members of Generation X are solidly in their fifties, we can […]