Nintendo stock jumps as the latest Zelda game releases to rave reviews

Nintendo stock jumped as much as 3% on Friday after the company released its newest Zelda videogame.”The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” follows up the massive success to “Breath of the Wild,” which was released six years ago.The new installment of the Zelda videogame series has received positive reviews, earning a score of… Continue reading Nintendo stock jumps as the latest Zelda game releases to rave reviews

US stocks fall to end the week with a loss as traders assess debt ceiling outlook

Jennifer Sor Brendan McDermid/Reuters US stocks slid on Friday as traders assessed the outlook on the debt ceiling crisis and recession odds.  All three indexes ended lower, with the S&P 500 notching its second straight losing week. Meanwhile, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman floated another possible rate hike as inflation is still high.  Loading Something is… Continue reading US stocks fall to end the week with a loss as traders assess debt ceiling outlook

Here’s where your concert ticket money goes

Where your ticket money really goes Mangan isn’t drawing Taylor Swift-sized audiences, but the Canadian musician has performed in concert venues of all shapes and sizes. He started playing in small bars and living rooms, and has performed renowned spaces like Toronto’s Massey Hall and Vancouver’s Orpheum. Over the years, Mangan has seen the inner… Continue reading Here’s where your concert ticket money goes

How changes to Canada Pension Plan benefits affect your wallet today and retirement tomorrow

Jamie Golombek: CPP contributions will continue to climb over the next couple of years to support program enhancements Published May 11, 2023  •  Last updated 22 hours ago  •  5 minute read The first phase of CPP enhancements started in 2019, and phase two begins in 2024, meaning CPP contributions will continue to climb over the… Continue reading How changes to Canada Pension Plan benefits affect your wallet today and retirement tomorrow

The high cost of playing it safe when retired with teenage kids

Couple needs to cut back on insurance and switch out of segregated funds Published May 11, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  5 minute read Family Finance advisers found the couple were on sound footing but could save some money on their investments and life insurance. Photo by Chloe Cushman/National Post What does retirement… Continue reading The high cost of playing it safe when retired with teenage kids

How to fix RRIF withdrawal rules so seniors can stop fearing their retirement savings will run out

Jamie Golombek: Mandated annual withdrawal forces retirees to pay tax on retirement assets before they need to spend them Published May 04, 2023  •  Last updated 1 week ago  •  5 minute read RRIF rules haven’t kept up with recent demographic and economic trends. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto The end game for millions of Canadians who… Continue reading How to fix RRIF withdrawal rules so seniors can stop fearing their retirement savings will run out

How to protect your credit rating even when you’re struggling to make ends meet

What you don’t know about credit could inadvertently hurt you Published May 04, 2023  •  Last updated May 04, 2023  •  4 minute read Your credit rating is made up of your credit report and your credit score. Photo by John Raoux/The Canadian Press/AP files By Sandra Fry Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded… Continue reading How to protect your credit rating even when you’re struggling to make ends meet

Stock Market Today: Disney Earnings Drag on Dow

Stocks spent most of Thursday lower as investors took in a heavy dose of economic and earnings reports.  While the latest inflation data showed producer prices rose at their slowest pace in two years, higher-than-expected weekly jobless claims stoked concerns of a slowing economy. A shocking subscriber admission from Walt Disney (DIS (opens in new… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Disney Earnings Drag on Dow