How to build an emergency fund
For many people, coming up with funds to cover major unexpected expenses is a difficult task. Many people can only raise emergency funds by either going into debt or selling an important asset. If you’re one of those people, creating an emergency fund should be at the top of your financial goals. “Stacking away some […]
The First Thing You Should Do in 2020
The 2010s have come to a close, but they were very kind to many people financially, as the stock market recovered from the worst recession in 70 years and core unemployment fell to extremely low levels. Yet as we begin a new year and a new decade, most of us still have more work to […]
5 Jaw-Dropping Stats About Social Security
Social Security benefits can have a major effect on your retirement, particularly if your savings aren’t as robust as you’d hoped they’d be by the time you retire. But in order to make the most of your benefits, it’s important to understand how the Social Security program works. These jaw-dropping statistics can shed some light […]
Controversy over gas pipeline
B.C. Supreme Court grants natural gas pipeline company injunction The British Columbia Supreme Court has granted Coastal GasLink an interlocutory injunction against members of a First Nation and others who oppose the company’s natural gas pipeline. The company is building a pipeline from northeastern B.C. to LNG Canada’s export terminal in Kitimat on the coast. […]
One in three drunk shop
A new report shows 1 in 3 Canadians shop under the influence It turns out a hangover might not be the only thing Canadians are nursing this New Year’s Day. Drunk shopping is another hobby Canadians enjoy a little too much, according to a new report from financial comparison website Finder.com. The report found that […]
Adapting to climate change
Federal scientists study adapting building codes to climate change When storm winds howl and rivers flood, buildings take the brunt. And as climate change makes all kinds of extreme weather more frequent and more destructive, scientists at the National Research Council are trying to figure out how to ensure Canada’s built environment is ready. “We’re […]