Category: Wealth

Orlic agrees in that “there’s nothing wrong with using an ETF to get exposure to a certain area like the bond market.” However, considering all that’s happening in the economy right now with tariffs, interest rates and inflation, she said a bond mutual fund might not be a bad idea.  “There’s a lot of moving…

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Men’s Topics Image Source: 123rf.com A midlife crisis is that tricky period in life when everything you thought you knew about yourself suddenly feels uncertain. You start questioning your career, relationships, and even your purpose in life. For some, the onset of a midlife crisis is like a slow burn, while for others, it hits…

In early April, Goldman Sachs raised its forecast of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months to 45%. J.P. Morgan saw a 60% chance of a global recession. Consumer sentiment in the United States is the lowest it has been in years and inflation has taken a big bite out of everyone’s spending power…

With the massive selloff in the S&P 500 last week, the market is now 17.6% off of its February highs. As a result, it’s the perfect time to examine how long U.S. stocks typically take to recover from such a decline. Knowing this information can help you set the right expectations about what might happen…

An NDP government would back low-interest mortgages for first-time buyers, Singh said at a campaign stop in Port Moody, B.C., on March 30. He offered few details. The NDP has also pledged nationwide rent control. At a Halifax campaign stop, Singh said his party would make federal housing grants for provinces conditional on tenant protections and…

Image Source: Pexels Working a second job to pay off your debt is no easy feat. For many, this is the only way to comfortably pay off their debt, especially since wages haven’t increased with inflation. NBC News reported that inflation outpaced wage growth for most workers in late 2021 and early 2022. According to…

Image by RDNE Stock Project of Pexels You’ve been dating for a while. Things are good. Great, even. You get along well, the chemistry is there, and they’ve finally invited you to meet the family. It feels like the next step. But what happens when that step takes a hard left? Meeting your partner’s family…

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