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14 signs of true friendship: Check strength of your bonds

Friendship plays a great role in people's lives. They often say, "Friends are the family we choose consciously." It is possible, though, to detect whether your connection is true friendship, writes Pleso. How to assess your level of friendship In reality, you can easily understand how strong and honest your friendship is, perhaps one you've been bu...


What to do if you wake up at night and can't get back to sleep, according to expert

Getting a decent night's sleep is important for our health, but a lot of us don't get the recommended eight hours. Three-quarters of Brits get less than eight hours of sleep, while one in six get by on less than six hours each night, according to YouGov. Meanwhile across the pond, over 17 per cent of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or e...


The US states where Americans leave the most – and least – generous tips


Handpicked numbers were the golden ticket to the $1.13B Mega Millions jackpot in New Jersey

NEPTUNE, N.J. (AP) — Someone in New Jersey who bought a single ticket overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December. The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 22, 29, 38 and the gold Mega Ball 4. State lottery officials said the winning ticket was sold at ShopRite Wines &...


The bucket list destination now charging tourists £157 to visit


5 expert tips to declutter your closet (plus hanging hacks!)

Are you dealing with closet chaos? Cleaning expert Melissa Maker helps us figure out how to declutter our closets and keep them that way with these five simple tips.


How to Build a Bulletproof Monthly Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $20,000

Income-seeking Canadian investors can consider holding shares of REIT such as Dream Industrial to create a passive-income stream. The post How to Build a Bulletproof Monthly Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $20,000 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


How Much Cash Do You Need to Stop Work and Live Off Dividends?

Want to retire early? Here's how much cash you might need to quit work and live off your investment income. The post How Much Cash Do You Need to Stop Work and Live Off Dividends? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


Claiming home office expenses on your tax return

If you work from home or follow a hybrid model, there are some changes in how to claim home office expenses when filing your tax return that you should know about. Dilshad Burman explains.


Futures inch up on higher gold, crude prices; data on tap

(Reuters) - Futures for Canada's main stock index inched up on Thursday, tracking an uptick in the prices of precious metals and crude oil, while investors awaited economic data that could offer clues to the health of the country's economy. Futures on the S&P/TSX index were up 0.2% at 6:59 a.m. ET (1059 GMT) ahead of a holiday extended weekend. Investors will be watching out for gross domestic


Driving these 10 car brands will make others think you’re wealthy


The 80s rugby shirt, big hair, and icy colour tones: A first look at spring fashion

Need some inspiration this spring? Here are a few of our trending top picks for spring that are two-stepping from the runway to the real way.


5 Spring 2024 Trends You Can Buy Secondhand

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Cutting down your food budget? Here's how to save money at the grocery store

As the cost of living rises, you may be cutting back on dining out or ordering in. But it’s not as simple as just cooking more often at home. Meal planning can be overwhelming if you're new to it, and groceries aren’t exactly cheap, either, as the prices of many everyday staples have been hit by inflation. “It doesn’t have to be all or nothing,” ad...


Skincare expert weighs in on new Collagen Banking trend

Collagen has been widely discussed within skincare and wellness lately, and people seek to incorporate the ingredient into their routine. One of the latest trends revolves around collagen banking which has seen searches rise staggering 950 per cent over the last year, while ‘what is collagen banking’ has risen by 200 per cent in the last three mont...


Vet bills have soared in Canada. Is pet insurance worth the cost?

Most Canadians have not purchased pet insurance, which vets and providers say can help mitigate the 'astronomical' costs, especially in the case of emergencies.


The five decor mistakes that are making your home look cheap

Have you got any of these in your home?


TFSA Traps: Common Mistakes That Can Cost You Thousands

TFSA users are advised to avoid common mistakes and not pay unnecessary and costly tax penalties. The post TFSA Traps: Common Mistakes That Can Cost You Thousands appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


Here’s the Average Retirement Income for Canadians: How Do You Rate?

If you're worried about how much you'll earn in retirement, increase your income by investing in an ETF like this one. The post Here’s the Average Retirement Income for Canadians: How Do You Rate? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


‘World’s largest small town’ offering $10,000 for workers to move there


Ballooning deficit and changes to auto insurance included in Ontario budget

Ontario's latest budget includes big investments for highways and infrastructure, as well as a growing deficit. Tina Yazdani explains.


US cryptocurrency ETF inflows pick up as bitcoin price recovers

By Suzanne McGee and Hannah Lang (Reuters) - Inflows into the nine recently launched exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to bitcoin have resumed their upward trajectory this week after the cryptocurrency's price bounced back from its dip last week. "The resumption in bitcoin's strong performance is sparking renewed interest in the ETFs," said Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, an


Menopause costs the Canadian economy billions every year. Here’s why

Menopause, exacerbated by stigma, lack of workplace support and the burden of debilitating symptoms, carries a substantial cost for the Canadian economy, a new report says.


Dethroned crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for defrauding FTX investors

NEW YORK (AP) — Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried faces the potential of decades in prison when he is sentenced Thursday for his role in the 2022 collapse of FTX, once one of the world's most popular platforms for trading digital currency. Bankman-Fried, 32, was convicted in November of fraud and conspiracy — a dramatic fall from a year earlier...


Sask. Premier Moe speaks on carbon tax during federal committee meeting

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe appeared during a meeting of the federal standing committee on government operations and estimates Wednesday. He called for the federal government to pause the coming increase in the carbon tax.


A lawsuit wants to change the way you pay your Realtors. What to know

Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors in the United States agreed to do away with policies that for decades helped set agent commissions.


MyPillow, owned by election denier Mike Lindell, faces eviction from Minnesota warehouse

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A court plans to order the eviction of MyPillow from a suburban Minneapolis warehouse that it formerly used, but company founder and prominent election denier Mike Lindell said Wednesday that it's just a formality because the landlord wants to take the property back. Lindell denied in an interview with The Associated Press th...


10 highest-paying side hustles – and how much they can earn you


MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Baltimore Orioles to group led by David Rubenstein

The sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a new ownership group led by David Rubenstein was unanimously approved Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced.


4 suprising major myths about self-development

There have been various opinions and myths circulating around the topic of self-development for years. Different stories of conditional success and advertisements for courses often manipulate us. The psychological portal on Instagram called Purport discusses the main myths about self-development. Myths about self-development Self-development is a c...


What's cheaper, EV or gas? This scholar crunched the numbers

Where you live and how much you drive each day matters when it comes to the cost-effectiveness of an electric vehicle, compared to gas. to A new UBC study crunches the numbers.


Simple ways to do car maintenance like a boss - and save a ton of money

The definitive list on how to keep your prize possession maintained and ready to go...


5 DIY car maintenance items you can do, and some you shouldn’t do

More and more Canadians are trying to save money by doing DIY auto repairs, and those attempts don’t always end well. From air filters to light bulbs, here are five fixes you can make without compromising the safety or operation of your vehicle.


US imposes sanctions on individuals financing program of creating weapons in DPRK

The US has imposed sanctions on individuals who finance support for programs to create weapons of mass destruction in North Korea, according to the US Department of the Treasury. The US, together with South Korea, has imposed sanctions on six individuals and two entities based in Russia, China, and the United Arab Emirates, which generate income fo...


Yellen says China's rapid buildout of its green energy industry 'distorts global prices'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called out China's ramped-up production in solar energy, electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, calling it unfair competition that “distorts global prices" and “hurts American firms and workers, as well as firms and workers around the world.” Yellen, who is planning her second trip to China as...


5 simple rules to be happy, according to science


Psychologist explained how to maintain passion in long-term relationships

At the beginning of a relationship, there is a passionate stage for every couple when you simply can't get enough of each other. However, with time, this fades, and many couples encounter a loss of interest. What can help maintain passion in relationships, according to psychologist Dmytro Ostapenko. How to keep passion alive in long-term relationsh...


9 rules to be a truly happy and successful woman

Many women aspire to discover how to become happy and successful. It turns out there are 9 rules that can be considered principles of a self-satisfied and fulfilled life, according to Hack Spirit. Successful and happy women respect themselves and know their worth. Strong and successful women will not settle for anything they don't like. There's no ...


Trudeau proposes new reforms for renters amid housing crunch

Justin Trudeau said in an announcement Wednesday that the new reforms will "make the playing field fairer for renters," as homeownership continues to be out of reach for many.


Rise & fall of the bargain-priced roadster

Going topless used to be cheap and often cheerful. We trace the history of the boom and the bust


These US cities will pay you up to $15,000 to move there


Trump Truth Social shares worth $58 as first trading day on Wall Street closes

Trump Truth Social shares worth $58 as first trading day on Wall Street closes - ‘This stock is definitely at risk of plummeting back down to earth,’ IPO strategist says


Here’s the Average CPP Benefit at Age 60, 65 and 70

The CPP payout is not enough to support a comfortable life for most retirees. You need to supplement the CPP with other income streams, such as dividends. The post Here’s the Average CPP Benefit at Age 60, 65 and 70 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


Russian attacks on Dnipro hydroelectric plant caused $3.5 million in environmental damage

Russia's attack on the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant on March 22 caused at least $3.5 million in environmental damage, although that figure is expected to rise, Ukraine's Environment and Natural Resources Minister Ruslan Strilets said on March 27. "Environmental damage includes not only destruction but also water pollution, explosions, and burni...


A $500K house was built on the wrong Hawaii lot. A legal fight is unfolding over the mix-up

HONOLULU (AP) — A woman who purchased a vacant lot in Hawaii was surprised to find out a $500,000 house was built on the property by mistake. She's now mired in legal wrangling over the mix-up. Annaleine “Anne” Reynolds purchased a one-acre (0.40-hectare) lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park, a subdivision in the Big Island's Puna district, in 2018 at a c...


UK says rules of origin deal with Canada probably won't be extended

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said on Wednesday that post-Brexit trade arrangements with Canada over rules of origin were likely to expire next week, blaming Ottawa for a latest impasse that leaves carmakers facing the risk of higher tariffs from April. Britain and Canada paused talks over a new free trade agreement in January amid disagreement on Rules of Origin (ROO) arrangements, due to expire at


Alberta premier says she's hearing Edmonton is in rocky financial patch, offers help

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government won’t intervene but — if asked — would help the City of Edmonton navigate a reported rocky patch of financial and staffing dysfunction. “No one has stepped in. No one has intervened. No one is doing an audit," Smith told reporters in Edmonton Wednesday at an unrelated news conference. "No one is ta...


Borrell to present plan for arms procurement for Ukraine by April

The head of European Union diplomacy, Josep Borrell, is set to unveil a plan for arms procurement for Ukraine by April of this year, according to Politico. The document, containing specific actions of last week, dated March 25, outlines steps to increase financial and military support to Ukraine. According to the document, the EU's top diplomat, Jo...


5 simple steps to organize your kitchen cupboards and drawers

Cleaning expert Melissa Maker offers five simple tips for taking control and organizing your kitchen.


4 Ways to Grow $100,000 Into $1 Million in Retirement Savings

Anyone can build a million-dollar retirement portfolio. Here are four ways you could practically grow $100,000 to $1 million. The post 4 Ways to Grow $100,000 Into $1 Million in Retirement Savings appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.