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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...

No such thing as a free lunch ... or maybe a free day trip to Venice anymore, either

Mass tourism has placed such a strain on Venice that the city will be imposing a visitor's fee for 29 high-traffic days this year, starting April 25, to dissuade daytrippers and curb the growing number of tourists. Exemptions will apply to locals, commuters, people who pay property tax in Venice, visitors who stay overnight and those participating in sporting events, but some exemptions must be registered online. While this may only be a trial period, the results will be used to tweak the program with the goal of making it permanent.

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.

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.

Ukraine to receive new tranche from EU this week: Ukrainian Prime Minister reveals amount

This week, Ukraine expects to receive a €1.5 billion tranche from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility program, reported Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal during a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. "The European Commission has supported the Ukraine Plan under the Ukraine Facility program. This week, we expect to receive 1.5 billio...

RFK Jr wants to put US budget on blockchain

RFK Jr wants to put US budget on blockchain - The independent presidential candidate told supporters that such a system would allow US voters to know ‘if somebody is spending $16,000 for a toilet seat’

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Toymaker Hasbro posts quarterly profit beat, slower sales decline

(Reuters) - Hasbro reported a smaller-than-expected drop in first-quarter sales and handily beat profit estimates on Wednesday, as leaner inventories and steady digital gaming revenue helped cushion a drag from softer demand for toys. The Play-Doh maker has grappled with weakening demand over the past year amid a pullback in discretionary spending and tight inventory planning by mass retailers

Business News: Impact of capital gains tax changes

The Liberals tabled the federal budget this week, and among the major changes was to how capital gains are taxed. The tech sector are the latest to speak out against the proposal. Financial analyst Robert Levy talks about the impact it could have on Canadians.

Premiers lash out at Trudeau over budget

This week’s federal budget has premiers lashing out at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over a planned increase to capital gains taxes as well as what they say is overstepping on infrastructure and pharmacare.

US is preparing $1 billion arms package for Ukraine - Reuters

The United States is preparing its largest arms package for Ukraine yet, with preliminary data suggesting it will amount to $1 billion, Reuters informs. According to Reuters, the United States is preparing a $1 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, as reported by two American generals. It is expected that the aid package will include veh...

U.S House passes vote on $61B foreign aid package for Ukraine

After months of stalemates and dysfunction, the U.S House of Representatives votes in favor of sending $61B in foreign aid to Ukraine. Karling Donoghue with why some representatives are not pleased with the vote, and what this means for Ukraine.

Oil prices inch up after data shows unexpected drop in U.S. crude stocks

By Katya Golubkova TOKYO (Reuters) - Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, adding to gains in the previous session, after industry data showed a surprise drop in U.S. crude stocks last week, a positive sign for demand, and attention shifted away from hostilities in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $88.51 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures

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UK’s £75 billion defence boost in face of threats from Russia and China

The Maximum CPP Payout Probably Won’t Be Enough for You: Here’s How to Supplement it With Your Own Pension Fund

If you are solely dependent on CPP for retirement, it is time rethink that. Consider building your pension fund before it is too late. The post The Maximum CPP Payout Probably Won’t Be Enough for You: Here’s How to Supplement it With Your Own Pension Fund appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

General Motors results beat targets, forecast raised, shares jump

By Nora Eckert DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors on Tuesday posted quarterly results that topped Wall Street targets and the automaker raised its annual forecast, citing stable pricing and demand for gasoline-engine vehicles, and its shares rose 4.4%. Michigan-based GM boosted its adjusted pre-tax profitprojection for the year to $12.5 billion to $14.5 billion, from its previous range of $12

Ontario government faces lawsuit over cancellation of basic income pilot

Members of a class action lawsuit against the Form government for its cancellation of the Ontario basic income pilot are seeking $200M in damages. Jaden Lee-Lincoln explains.

Norway announces significant increase in military aid to Ukraine

Espen Barth Eide, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, announced that Norway plans a "significant" increase in aid to Ukraine. The amount has yet to be determined and will be discussed in the near future, according to Le Monde. He noted that "it is about a significant increase, which is relevant compared to what we have done so far." Accordin...

Doctors ask Liberal government to reconsider capital gains tax change

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing they will affect doctors' retirement savings. Kathleen Ross, the association's president, says many doctors incorporate their medical practices and invest for retirement inside their corporations. The prop...

Fisker may seek bankruptcy protection in 30 days if unable to meet debt obligations

(Reuters) - Fisker may have to file for bankruptcy protection within 30 days if it does not get adequate relief from its creditors and enough liquidity to meet its current debt obligations, it disclosed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The cash-strapped EV startup said it had failed to make an interest payment of about $8.4 million on some notes due in 2026 during a 30-day grace period. The

In the news today: Ottawa adds $36 million to vaccine fund

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Ottawa adds $36M to vaccine injury fund The federal government is putting another $36 million toward a program to compensate people who were seriously injured or killed by vaccines. The new funding was announced as part of the fe...

Annual home prices predicted to rise nearly 10% by end of year: Royal LePage

A realty firm is making a grim prediction about home prices in Canada, forecasting a big jump by the end of the year. Global's Nathaniel Dove explores why prices might go up.

Why few bank fraud complaints lead to compensation

Sarah Bradley, the ombudsman and CEO at Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, responds to a report that found only a quarter of banking complaints resulted in monetary compensation in 2023.

Capital gains changes are ‘really fair,’ Freeland says, as doctors cry foul

The Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing it will affect doctors' retirement savings.

How buying a car became more of a status symbol than owning property

Gen Z and Londoners are prioritising four wheels over their own four walls.

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.

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Yen tumbles as markets on alert for Japan action; dollar falls after data

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -The yen dropped to multi-year lows against the U.S. dollar and euro on Tuesday, keeping investors on heightened Japanese intervention watch ahead of this week's Bank of Japan policy meeting. The euro reached 165.71 yen, its highest since 2008, after data showed business activity in the euro zone expanded at its fastest pace in nearly a year,

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Avoiding shrinkflation is difficult, but these shoppers have a few tips

MONTREAL — Stefani Balinsky not only brings her list when she goes grocery shopping, she also brings a calculator. Oftentimes Balinsky, a mother of a teenager and a 20-year-old, finds herself standing in the aisles and calculating if she's getting the best deal for every dollar spent. It's her way of fighting back against shrinkflation. She recalle...

A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress

A look at what's in the $95 billion package passed by the Senate on Tuesday that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. President Joe Biden has promised to sign the package Wednesday. The broad spending breakdown: — About $61 billion for Ukraine and repl...

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.

Billionaire Igor Makarov wants off Canada's Russia sanctions list

Shortly after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Canada issued a slew of sanctions, freezing the assets of alleged Russian oligarchs. Nine people have since been removed from the list, and billionaire Igor Makarov is also trying to get dropped. But as Jeff Semple reports, Makarov's plan may have backfired.

‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back

Maureen Gordon has weathered hard times before. She and her husband began running ecotourism outfit Maple Leaf Adventures out of Vancouver about a month before the 9/11 terrorist attacks devastated international travel in 2001. The rebound was relatively quick. Fallout from COVID-19 has proven much more prolonged. “The pandemic of course was incred...

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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.

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.

Meet a 31-year old who makes $185K/month at 90% margin - the story of @CharlieChang

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Business Report: Taylor Swift breaks more records

Taylor Swift's new album continues to break records. Plus, a major automaker picks Ontario for electric vehicle production, and investors gear up for a big week on the markets. Business Editor Kris McCusker explains.

The five decor mistakes that are making your home look cheap

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Mitt Romney doesn’t hold back when asked about Trump’s $130k payment to Stormy Daniels

Mitt Romney doesn’t hold back when asked about Trump’s $130k payment to Stormy Daniels - ‘As far as I know you don’t pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you’

Money Matters: Dealing with Canada Revenue Agency debt

Blair Mantin of Sands & Associates discusses the common types of CRA debt and how to deal with them if you find yourself owing the government money.

Business Matters: New condo sales in the Greater Toronto Area fall 71% below 10-year average

New condo sales tumbled 71 per cent below the 10-year average in the first quarter of this year according to analysis by Urbanation. Anne Gaviola has more on what’s happening in Business Matters for Monday, April 22, 2024.

Trudeau says Sask. families to get full rebate, even without paying carbon tax on home heating

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters in Saskatoon on Tuesday that Saskatchewan families would receive "unaffected" carbon tax rebates "despite the fact the Premier is not sending that money to Ottawa right now." The provincial government stopped collecting the carbon tax on home heating from residents after the federal government gave an exemption on home heating oil that largely helped Atlantic Canada.

Switzerland reveals amount of frozen Russian assets

As of December 31, 2023, the value of financial assets frozen due to sanctions against Russia amounted to CHF 5.8 billion (USD 6.4 billion). In addition, 17 real estate properties have been blocked, reports the government department responsible for compliance with sanctions (SECO). The latest data show that the value of frozen financial assets fell...

How and when to ask for a raise

Business coach and Edmonton AM workplace columnist Margot Ross Graham shares her tips for the most effective ways to talk to your manager about your salary.

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...

Tesla expects to book over $350 million in costs for layoffs

(Reuters) -Tesla expects to book more than $350 million in costs in the second quarter for the mass layoffs it began last week, the automaker disclosed in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. The electric vehicle maker also reiterated that it expects capital expenditure to exceed $10 billion in 2024 and to be between $8 billion to $10 billion in each of the following years. The filing follows