Cenovus aims for ‘net zero’
Oilsands producer Cenovus aims for ‘net zero’ GHG emissions Oilsands producer Cenovus Energy Inc. says it will aim to achieve “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, joining a recent cavalcade of oil companies trumpeting their environmental aspirations. The Calgary-based firm says it intends to reduce its emissions per barrel by 30 per cent by […]
Swoop adds Atlantic flights
Swoop seeks to lure Air Canada customers with Maritime flights WestJet Airlines Ltd.’s budget airline Swoop plans to add flights to three eastern cities from Hamilton this summer, the parent carrier’s latest move to challenge Air Canada’s dominance in Atlantic Canada. Swoop’s new routes to St. John’s, N.L., Moncton, N.B., and Charlottetown will run between […]
How a 32-year-old turned a high school yearbook idea into a $3.2 billion business
SYDNEY — It’s one thing to start a company. It’s quite another to start one that competes with tech titans like Microsoft and Adobe. But that’s exactly what Australian entrepreneur Melanie Perkins did when she built a design product to rival the tech giants. “Our goal was to take the entire design ecosystem, integrate it […]
Here’s exactly how to pick investments for your 401(k)
Investing in a 401(k) is one of the main ways many U.S. workers build up savings for retirement. Its tax-advantaged status and automated contributions make it a particularly valuable financial instrument, and those who are able to start investing early are more likely to end up a millionaire. Yet while opting into your company’s 401(k) plan is a relatively easy […]
Here’s how much it may cost to retire in each state in America
We’re in a state of low savings. Depending on what state you choose to retire in, you could need anywhere from $666,000 to upward of $2 million saved. And that’s outside of what you get from your Social Security checks. Those figures are according to an analysis released Thursday by personal finance site GoBankingRates, which estimated […]
Want to Stay on Top of Your Personal Finances in 2020? This App Can Help.
Managing your personal finances is challenging, especially if you’re doing so for a small business or your family in addition to yourself. Maybe you have a system of notebooks that works for you or dozens of Excel sheets that you update manually every few weeks. Maybe it’s time to get a little help. Fortunately, MoneyWiz […]