After 4 years, the Liberals haven’t released their plan for the Arctic
Liberal government says its Northern Policy Framework is still a work in progress After four years in power, the Liberal government still hasn’t delivered on a promise of a detailed plan for developing Canada’s North in a time of climate change and economic and military threats from circumpolar powers. “There is so much work that […]
Cities urge federal leaders to wade into wastewater debate
Billions of litres of untreated wastewater pouring into Canadian waterways: Environment Canada In Canada’s largest city, raw sewage flows into Lake Ontario so often, Toronto tells people they should never swim off the city’s beaches for least two days after it rains. Across the country in Mission, B.C., a three-decade-old pipe that carries sewage under […]
Weekly Market Review – August 31, 2019
Stock Markets U.S. stocks managed to eek out another gain, ending the week in and the month of August on positive note. The rally was fueled by optimism about the possible reduction of trade clashes between the U.S. and China based on conciliatory talk emerging from both countries. The economic data that showed consumer spending […]
How Millennials Are Revolutionizing The Home Buying Process
There is a seismic shift in the real estate market and it’s all due to the Millennial generation. “Millennials have represented the largest share of the home buying market for the past five years in a row with the 2018 share at 36%,” says Anna DeSimone, author of Housing Finance 2020 and a housing advocate. […]
3 Retirement Planning Mistakes You Might Not Even Realize You’re Making
Retirement planning takes decades of hard work, and it can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming. Fifty-six percent of Americans don’t have a clue how much they should be saving for retirement, a survey from Northwestern Mutual found, and roughly 1 in 5 have no retirement savings whatsoever. Even if you are trying to save for […]
Here’s how your money could grow if contribute $10, $100, or $1,000 a month to a high-yield savings account at Betterment
The best high-yield savings accounts live up to all the hype. After all, what more could you need in a savings account than no fees, zero risk, full liquidity, and excellent earning potential? Whether you’re building up an emergency fund, saving for a down payment, or preparing for your next Euro trip, it’s hard to […]
3 Simple Tricks for Saving More Money
The data is clear: Almost every American needs to save more money. Average retirement savings are too low, around 4-in-10 Americans can’t cover a $400 emergency, and average credit card debt tops $6,000. But knowing about the need to save and actually doing it are two different things. Saving can be hard, especially when there […]