Grammarly sets foot in Van
American tech firm Grammarly Inc. is looking to put its prints on downtown Vancouver. The company announced Sept. 12 the city would be home to its fourth global office. Grammarly has secured a 3,000 square-foot site on Water Street in Gastown and is currently in the midst of hiring a dozen new workers to fill […]
Alberta’s electric vehicle owners rally to boost interest
The electric vehicle industry in Alberta is trailing behind other provinces Car enthusiasts gathered on Sunday for the National Drive Electric Week event in Calgary — an event all about showing people that electric vehicles come in all shapes, sizes and price tags. Attendees saw a variety of Tesla’s, Smart Cars and vintage cars converted into […]
Five ways to start saving – from paying yourself first to premium bonds
Pay yourself first Rather than treating savings as an afterthought, set up a standing order into a separate account as soon as you get paid, says Anna Bowes, the co-founder of Savings Champion. “That way it can become just another bill, but one that you will benefit from in the future.” Jasmine Birtles, the founder […]
3 Perfect Retirement Dividends (With Growth Up To 170%)
Where are you going to find meaningful income to get you through retirement? Not from popular stocks, with the S&P paying less than 2%. And bonds won’t help either, as their yields are in the tank, too. Instead let’s consider real estate investment trusts (REITs), which are tailor-made for investors who are at or nearing […]
How an Emergency Fund Can Help You Save More for Retirement
Nearly everyone wants to save more for retirement, especially because so many people are falling behind on their savings. The average 401(k) balance among U.S. adults is roughly $92,000, according to a report from Vanguard, yet that number is skewed by those with especially high balances. A more accurate picture of the typical American’s savings […]
More Than Half of Americans Are Unintentionally Hurting Their Retirement Savings
There are a lot of rules surrounding retirement saving telling you what you are and aren’t supposed to do with your money. Do start saving early, don’t rely too much on Social Security, do contribute as much as you can to your 401(k), etc. There’s one “don’t,” though, that is less obvious but just as […]