Calls for pipeline after crash
Calls for pipelines after fiery train derailment in Saskatchewan The reeve of a Saskatchewan municipality where a second fiery train derailment has occurred in less than two months says it’s time for the federal government to look more seriously at pipelines to move oil. Jack Gibney of the Rural Municipality of Usborne says “oil is […]
Canada, Ethiopia start talks
Canada, Ethiopia start talks towards investment agreement Prime Minister Justin Trudeau brought the promise of an investment agreement with Ethiopia and $10 million to help empower African women to the table Saturday as he continued his bid to get African votes for Canada’s attempt to win a United Nations Security Council seat later this year. […]
How Much Will I Get From Social Security if I Make $100,000?
Social Security benefits in the United States aren’t well-understood by many pre-retirees. The benefit formula is a bit complex, and many people simply don’t have any idea how much they should expect to get. To look at one example, let’s say that you make $100,000 per year. Here’s a rundown of what this means in […]
Will There Be Another Tax Refund Scare This Year?
Everybody likes to get money back from the IRS, and as tax season has finally begun, millions of Americans hope that they’ll be able to get tax refunds after they file their returns this year. With more than 70% of taxpayers for the 2018 tax year having received refunds, it’s not uncommon to expect to […]
Top tax-planning mistakes when saving – or not saving – for retirement
Tax season is here, and whether you’re 23 or 53, it’s a good time to think about tax-saving strategies, particularly when it comes to retirement. While the biggest mistake is not having in place an overall financial plan and a risk management plan, there are smaller missteps you can easily correct that will help you […]
These are the steps to financial independence
Royals aren’t the only ones leaning on family. As Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, struggle to become financially independent and forgo public funds, they are even more like the rest of us. More than half of millennials over 21 are receiving financial help from a parent or guardian, according to […]