Category: Wealth

Metro spokeswoman Marie-Claude Bacon confirmed the grocer has an annual blackout period “that has been in place for many years.” Sobeys parent Empire declined to comment, though it’s previously told media it freezes many prices around that time. Costco did not respond to the media request.  Walmart Canada does not have a blanket three-month price…

Image Source: 123rf.com Being a teacher in Florida (or any other state) can be an incredibly rewarding career path. It is also a career that has clear steps to certification and getting where you want to be. Not to mention, there is a high need for instructors now. So, what requirements are needed to be…

Family or Marriage Image Source: 123rf.com It’s incredibly hurtful to find out that someone you are invested in isn’t all that serious about their relationship with you. I think we’ve all been there at some point in time. If you are feeling uncertain about someone’s intentions, there are some things you can look out for…

How are capital gains calculated? How are they taxed? Before we dive into the tax part, let’s go through how to calculate capital gains on the sale of a property. Essentially, this calculation figures out how much the property’s value grew from when you first bought it to the day you sold it. This above…

Image Source: 123rf.com More than 4.1 million Americans will turn 65 this year, and many will make the decision to retire. Notifying your employer of your retirement is a common courtesy that is slightly different than resigning or quitting a job. If you’re preparing your retirement letter to your employer, there is some etiquette you…

Family or Marriage Image Source: 123rf.com No matter who you are, you have had to apologize to someone at some point in time. Saying “I’m sorry” is more than just a simple apology. You want to use words that repair the trust in the relationship and you want to show true remorse for your wrongdoings.…

Beyond paying brokerage commissions/spreads for currency conversions, you’re also getting fewer U.S. dollars for every Canadian dollar you exchange. Fortunately, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer several ways to hedge against this weakening Canadian dollar. Here’s a look at some options to consider. Unhedged U.S. equity ETFs The first option, which you’re likely already exposed to in…

Image Source: Pexels The 2021 National Education Association survey reported that 53% of teachers from the pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 levels took out student loans to get through their schooling, and an estimated 42% of teachers with more than a decade of experience are still carrying some of that debt. This of course may limit…

Cars Image Source: 123rf.com Buying a car is a huge decision and, unfortunately, choosing the wrong one can lead to endless headaches. Some vehicles offer reliability and long-term value. However, some types of cars can drain your wallet. You’ll wind up spending boatloads of money on repairs and your car might not perform the way…

I was reading Loral Langemeier a few years back. She’s a big advocate of direct investing in business opportunities like self storage, rental real estate and oil wells. The idea of buying an oil well got me intrigued. So I started looking around on-line. Some small wells can be had for around $200,000 to $1,000,000.…