What high-profile couples like the Trudeaus need to know about handling a divorce

Ensuring children’s privacy, protecting financial details and keeping sensitive personal issues out of public eye top of mind Published Aug 03, 2023  •  Last updated 8 hours ago  •  4 minute read Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022. The Trudeaus have announced they are separating after 18… Continue reading What high-profile couples like the Trudeaus need to know about handling a divorce

The CRA has clarified the rules for its new home renovation tax credit: What you need to know

Jamie Golombek: Main home and secondary unit for a relative can be built at same time and still qualify for $7,500 credit Published Aug 03, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  4 minute read A qualifying renovation for the MHRTC is one that creates a secondary unit in your home that will be occupied… Continue reading The CRA has clarified the rules for its new home renovation tax credit: What you need to know

How to afford some summer fun when money is tight

Resist the temptation to focus on what you can’t do. Instead, work on plans that are possible Published Jul 28, 2023  •  Last updated 1 week ago  •  4 minute read If you’re dreading a forced staycation because travel expenses aren’t in your budget, start planning your staycation as if you were going away. Photo by… Continue reading How to afford some summer fun when money is tight

CRA wins one, loses one as government pursues pandemic benefits it deems questionable

Jamie Golombek: Two new cases provide glimpse into types of claims being reviewed and, consequently, denied Published Jul 27, 2023  •  Last updated Jul 27, 2023  •  4 minute read A COVID-19 benefit cheque in 2020. The government continues to try to claw back payments from Canadians whom it determines were ineligible. Photo by Peter J.… Continue reading CRA wins one, loses one as government pursues pandemic benefits it deems questionable

Stock Market Today: Markets Churn After July Jobs Report, Amazon Soars on Q2 Earnings

Friday marked another lackluster reaction from stocks to a key economic report, though this morning’s weaker-than-expected jobs data put more support behind a pause at the next Fed meeting.  Still, while the main benchmarks made modest moves, there were plenty of fireworks among single stocks – including in Amazon.com (AMZN), which spiked on a solid… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Markets Churn After July Jobs Report, Amazon Soars on Q2 Earnings

Consumers Spending More, Still Reeling from Inflation: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

As inflation slowly comes down, consumers are adjusting to the changing economy. To help you understand what is going on and what we expect to happen in the future, our highly-experienced Kiplinger Letter team will keep you abreast of the latest developments and forecasts (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Letter or subscribe). You’ll… Continue reading Consumers Spending More, Still Reeling from Inflation: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

AB InBev Delivers Mixed Q2 Results As Bud Light Controversy Continues

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) beat net income expectations for its second quarter but fell short on revenue as the boycott of its largest brand, Bud Light, has continued to impact volumes. The world’s largest brewer and owner of brands including Bud Light, Budweiser, Michelob ULTRA, and Stella Artios, reported second-quarter revenue up 7.2% to $15.12… Continue reading AB InBev Delivers Mixed Q2 Results As Bud Light Controversy Continues

Stock Market Today: Stocks Barely Budge Ahead of Apple, Amazon Earnings

Stocks opened lower Thursday as investors continued to fret about a rare downgrade to the U.S. credit rating. However, markets turned higher mid-morning amid a busy batch of economic data and earnings reports.  One of the more notable headlines to emerge from today’s jam-packed economic calendar was that worker productivity increased 3.7% in the second… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Barely Budge Ahead of Apple, Amazon Earnings