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Understanding mental hygiene: Why it's essential for your well-being

There are hygiene habits in our lives that we perceive as necessary, such as washing hands and brushing our teeth. All of this allows us to maintain our physical health. But just as importantly, we need to care for our mental hygiene. RBC-Ukraine, according to the Instagram portal Meclee on psychological health, explains what this phenomenon is and...


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


Hershey, Mondelez bet big on Easter as cocoa price crisis looms

(This March 26 story has been refiled to correct the data source to 'NielsenIQ' from 'Nielsen' in paragraph 23) By Jessica DiNapoli, Maytaal Angel and Richa Naidu NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Hershey, Mondelez and other confection-makers are employing promotions and pitching more non-chocolate Easter treats like cookies 'n' cream bunnies at a time when soaring cocoa prices threaten their profits


Why Canopy Growth Stock Could Double in 2024

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) stock saw its share more than double in the last two weeks. So, can it do it again with all this good news? The post Why Canopy Growth Stock Could Double in 2024 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


How sweeping U.S real estate changes could impact Canada

A landmark legal settlement is upending the U.S. real estate market. CBC’s Peter Armstrong breaks down the possible ripple effects for home buyers and sellers in Canada.


5 simple rules to be happy, according to science


Powerball jackpot surpasses $1.26 billion. Can Canadians buy a ticket?

The Powerball jackpot has ballooned after it made its 37th consecutive drawing and still did not produce a winner.


Native Women's Association forced to lay off half its staff amid funding shortfall

OTTAWA — The Native Women's Association of Canada says it has been forced to lay off roughly half its workforce due to a major shortfall in federal funding. The organization — which advocates on behalf of Indigenous women and girls as well as two-spirit, transgender and gender-diverse people — said it received grants totalling $48 million last year...


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.


These are the airlines where you can fly business class for less

The high life might not be totally out of reach...


Drowning in debt, athletes ask for raise in monthly "carding" money in federal budget

Olympic bobsledder Cynthia Appiah is thousands of dollars in debt for her sled's runners and for travel to competition. Her Canadian teammate Melissa Lotholz recently sought free accommodation in a church while competing in Lake Placid, N.Y. Olympic rowing champion Andrea Proske says she's still paying off debt, and that her mother planted an extra...


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...


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


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.


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.


Insurers could face losses of up to $4 billion after Baltimore bridge tragedy-analyst

By Sinead Cruise, Jonathan Saul and Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse could cost insurers billions of dollars in claims, analysts say, with one putting it at as much as $4 billion, which would make the tragedy a record shipping insurance loss. Six people are still missing after a collision with a Singapore-flagged container ship destroyed the landmark


6 simple habits to help you feel happier every day

2024 is just beginning, meaning you still have time to make important decisions about what you want to achieve in the new year. It's common for us to set certain goals to become the best version of ourselves. The desire to improve is natural, but turning it into a source of pressure and stress is unnecessary. RBC-Ukraine shares six small habits tha...


Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years for fraud involving $8 billion US dollars, marking his dramatic downfall from billionaire status.


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...


Outpaced by Biden, Trump hopes to rake in $33 million during Florida fundraiser

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is seeking to outraise President Joe Biden next week, aiming to take in more than $33 million to top a new single-event fundraising record set by Biden on Thursday with $25 million, said a person familiar with the Trump event who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal planning. Trump is inviting wealthy donors to Palm Beach, Florida, home to his Mar-a-Lago estate, for an April 6 fundraiser...


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.


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


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...


Manifesting Money Wasn’t Working For Me, So I Successfully Turned To Loud Budgeting

Like many of my past relationships, my relationship with money is fraught, complicated, and a huge, bright red flag. And yet, I care about money so much. Still, as a millennial, having had to navigate a recession at every pivotal point of my adult life, money has never appeared to care about me. “It’s because you have a scarcity mindset,” a friend said to me over expensive wine I said I couldn’t afford. “The reason you’re bad with money is that...


US and UK investigate Russian cryptocurrency transactions worth $20 billion - Bloomberg

The US and UK have begun scrutinizing cryptocurrency transactions totaling over $20 billion that have passed through a Russian exchange, reports Bloomberg. It is noted that payments were processed through the Moscow-based cryptocurrency exchange Garantex using the Tether cryptocurrency, which is pegged to the dollar. The source states that these tr...


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 ...


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


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.


On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

SURREY, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is aiming more of his upcoming budget at young voters with a series of announcements on child care Thursday just a day after he offered supports for renters. Trudeau says his government plans to provide more than $1 billion in low-cost loans, grants and student loan forgiveness to expand child care acros...


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...


Canadian dollar gains as data shows economy 'humming along'

By Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, clawing back some recent declines, as faster-than-expected growth in the domestic economy reduced pressure on the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates in the coming months. The loonie was trading 0.2% higher at 1.3535 to the U.S. dollar, or 73.88 U.S. cents after trading in a range of


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


Passive Income: How to Make $1,000 Per Month Tax-Free

Are you interested in passive income? Here’s how you can make $1,000 per month tax-free! The post Passive Income: How to Make $1,000 Per Month Tax-Free appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


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.


Star-studded Biden-Obama-Clinton fundraiser pulls ‘historic’ $25m haul in New York

Star-studded Biden-Obama-Clinton fundraiser pulls ‘historic’ $25m haul in New York - The show of Democratic solidarity between the current president and two of his predecessors stands in stark contrast to Donald Trump’s isolation from the only living former Republican president and his own ex-VP


Speaker Johnson likely to face hurdles upon introducing Ukraine aid bill

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is likely introducing a Ukraine aid bill after Easter, facing potential challenges due to internal party dynamics. U.S. aid to Ukraine has been delayed since fall 2023, as various versions of a foreign aid bill have been derailed due to border security disagreements. In February, a $95 billion aid package to Ukraine,...


The five decor mistakes that are making your home look cheap

Have you got any of these in your home?


9 Essential Interpersonal Skills To Add Your Résumé

As you assess yourself and your work at the end of 2017 (either through formal evaluations or more general musings on your career), you’ll likely need to articulate your strong suits and weaknesses. The importance of learning how to describe yourself starts at the very beginning of any job application process. First, you talk yourself up in private. (That’s what gives you the confidence to apply for a job in the first place.) Next, you figure...


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.


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...


$64M jackpot finally claimed by Bas-Caraquet man — shortly before expiration date

Crab fisherman Merel Chiasson walked into the Atlantic Lottery head office just 19 days before his winning ticket was set to expire. The ticket sat in his bedroom dresser for 347 days — he didn’t know it.


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.


Sen. Bob Menendez decides not to delay May trial with appeal of judge's ruling

NEW YORK (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will not appeal a judge’s ruling on Constitutional grounds that would have delayed his May trial, his lawyers said Thursday. The Democrat’s lawyers notified the Manhattan federal judge who will preside over the May 6 trial in a letter that the senator’s decision was “principally motivated by his desire t...


Renew your passport before this time to save money

Holidaymakers should take note.


The federal carbon tax is set to increase on Monday. So what's that mean?

With the federal carbon tax rising again on April 1, the cost of filling up will be going up. CBC's Kerry Campbell explains how it will work, and what rebates Prince Edward Islanders will be seeing in the next year.


All My Beauty Editor Friends Agree: This $20 Moisturizer Is Unbeatable

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


CRA no longer requiring tax return for bare trusts this year

The CRA says it’s making the change after the new reporting rules around bare trusts had an “unintended impact on Canadians.”


8 Jewelry Trends To Complete Your Outfit In 2024

With a new season bringing with it a bounty of bold fashion trends — denim gowns and mesh footwear, to name a few — it’s easy to overlook what’s happening with all things jewelry. Necklaces and earrings might be the last thing you put on when piecing together an outfit, but they’re certainly not the least part of the whole ensemble, especially as far as 2024’s trending styles are concerned. The spring/summer runways teased a y2k-meets-bohemian...