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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.


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 simple rules to be happy, according to science


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


Are Silk Pillowcases Really Better For Your Hair & Skin?

Here is a (by no means comprehensive) list of Superfluous Beauty Items I own: two kinds of facial roller, a microneedling device, a scalp massager, a scalp mask, a handbag cuticle oil, a bedside table cuticle oil, a lip scrub, and yes, a silk pillowcase. All these products occupy a grey area where none of them is strictly essential, yet I wouldn’t want to live without them forever, either. Personally, I think a lot of the value of a beauty...


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...


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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...


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.


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...


Oil falls for second day as US crude inventories surge

By Paul Carsten LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on surging U.S. stockpiles and signs the OPEC+ producer group is unlikely to change its output policy at a technical meeting next week. Brent crude futures for May dropped 70 cents, or 0.8%, to $85.55 a barrel by 1258 GMT while the more actively traded June contract was down 61 cents, or 0.7%, at $85.02. The May


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...


This nutritionist once hated to cook, and has simple ways to stretch your budget and your meals

Kathy Roe, owner of Eat Real Therapy nutrition consulting, says making meals more complicated won’t work if you need to spend more time and more that you don’t already have. But, she says, there are things you can do — like making a list and sticking to it while shopping — to stay financially and culinarily satisfied.


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


The five decor mistakes that are making your home look cheap

Have you got any of these in your home?


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.


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.


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...


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...


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 ...


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.


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...


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...


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


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.


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


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


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.


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


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.


5 Spring 2024 Trends You Can Buy Secondhand

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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...


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.


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


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...


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.


The bucket list destination now charging tourists £157 to visit


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...


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...


Canadian dollar edges higher ahead of domestic GDP data

By Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened on Wednesday against its U.S. counterpart but the move was limited as investors awaited domestic gross domestic product data that could guide expectations for the start of Bank of Canada interest rate cuts. The loonie was trading 0.1% higher at 1.3575 to the U.S. dollar, or 73.66 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3572


Understanding how open banking works

Open banking is already available in the United Kingdom and Australia, but now the Canadian government is considering ways to implement it here. Personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq joins Antony Robart to explain this type of banking system, and how it could help you save money.


CPP Pension: How to Increase Your Income by 50%

The CPP reforms mean retirement income can jump 50% when the plan reaches maturity, but there is an alternative. The post CPP Pension: How to Increase Your Income by 50% appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


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 &...


It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and the earnings of farmers in West Africa. About three-quarters of the world’s cocoa — the main ingredient in chocolate — are produced on cacao...