The best side hustles for earning extra money with little time.

Teaching English online Estimated pay: $18-$28 per hour If you have teaching qualifications and experience, one of the best ways to earn some extra cash is to teach English online. There are a number of websites that will allow you to do this, but one of the most established and popular ones is VIPKID. VIPKID… Continue reading The best side hustles for earning extra money with little time.

Dying with zero. More Canadians gifting inheritance early and enjoying money now

Giving the younger generation a ‘hand up’ The pandemic has given families time to reflect on their finances, according to a report published by IG Wealth Management last year. The report suggests that lockdowns gave some people the opportunity to save more by cutting high-cost consumption spending such as travel and entertainment. What are they… Continue reading Dying with zero. More Canadians gifting inheritance early and enjoying money now

Want to save money by living abroad? Here are three destinations to consider

Portugal For individuals who want a well-connected European base, Portugal is a top pick. Affordable cost of living, warm climate, and proximity to North America are all big draws. There are also multiple ways to obtain residency, which is a very attractive factor for individuals who want to stay long-term. A one-bedroom apartment in the… Continue reading Want to save money by living abroad? Here are three destinations to consider

Dow plunges more than 700 points as U.S. inflation data spurs bets of big rate hike

All three major U.S. stock indexes veered sharply lower, snapping four-day winning streaks Author of the article: U.S. stock indexes fell sharply on Tuesday, snapping a four-day winning streak, after data showed monthly U.S. consumer prices unexpectedly rose in August. Photo by REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo NEW YORK — A broad sell-off sent U.S. stocks reeling… Continue reading Dow plunges more than 700 points as U.S. inflation data spurs bets of big rate hike

A handful of portfolio strategies to help 60/40 investors sleep better at night

Martin Pelletier: Here are five ways to help navigate this unique market environment Monitors display S&P 500 market information at Morgan Stanley’s headquarters in New York, U.S. Photo by Michael Nagle/Bloomberg files This has no doubt been a very challenging year for conservative 60/40 investors who have been told for so long that having a… Continue reading A handful of portfolio strategies to help 60/40 investors sleep better at night

Five strategies to help set up your investments for when the market rebounds

Peter Hodson: Big profits are going to be made when — not if — the market shifts Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images files Most investors — it seems like every investor — are negative these days. There certainly is lots to worry about, you… Continue reading Five strategies to help set up your investments for when the market rebounds

Melinda French Gates ‘no longer beneficial owner of more than 10%’ of CN common shares

Philanthropist and one of the railway’s top shareholders gives over 2 million shares to charity Melinda French Gates has given some of her shares in Canadian National Railway Co. to charity. Photo by Lise Aserud/NTB Scanpix/via REUTERS/File Photo Melinda French Gates, who became one of the largest single shareholders of Canadian National Railway Co. following… Continue reading Melinda French Gates ‘no longer beneficial owner of more than 10%’ of CN common shares

Ignore the politics and rumours when looking at oil’s short- and long-term potential

Martin Pelletier: The world is struggling to meet energy demand due to inadequate supply, even in a weaker economic environment A crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas. Photo by EUTERS/Angus Mordant/File Photo Politics can be a tough business, especially when it comes to its influence over markets. Advertisement 2… Continue reading Ignore the politics and rumours when looking at oil’s short- and long-term potential