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Kickstart Your Retirement Plan at Age 40 With $10,000

Starting retirement savings at 40 with $10,000 isn’t too late – disciplined contributions, tax‑efficient accounts, and compounding can still build meaningful wealth. The post Kickstart Your Retirement Plan at Age 40 With $10,000 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

@ the Bell: Markets soften under AI slowdown and layoff surge

Canada’s main stock index had dropped to its lowest point in over a month on Friday, before flattening out by close. Investors weighed strong domestic employment figures against waning momentum in stocks tied to artificial intelligence. In the US, major stock benchmarks were divided as technology shares continued to struggle. Leading AI companies l...

5 of the best low-risk investments for Canadians that protect your cash — and earn you more in 2025

What are the best low-risk, high-return investments? Start by understand the relationship between risk and reward and reviewing these top low-risk investments in Canada.

Banks to be spared from Rachel Reeves' Budget tax raid

Shares in Britain's biggest banks rose on Thursday morning amid reports they would be spared from higher taxes in the upcoming Budget.

Why It’s Time to Tax the Billionaires and Save the Planet

Esther Duflo breaks through the noise and exposes a brutal truth: climate change is a debt crisis — and the bill belongs to the rich. Her talk shows how a small global wealth tax could save millions of lives, fund real adaptation, and rebuild trust between nations. Forget carbon credits. This is economics without the spin.

Wealth of Nancy Pelosi revealed after she pocketed $130M in stock profits during Congress career

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's stock portfolio has grown around 17,000 percent over the course of her nearly four-decade career in Congress.

Gold isn’t like oil, it’s like real estate: Goldman Sachs on what Canadians should know about this asset

“Gold doesn’t get used — it changes hands and gets repriced.”

HSBC takes $1.1bn hit as fallout from Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme lingers

HSBC has set aside $1.1billion to cover potential costs arising from a lawsuit related to Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme.

The world's 21 celebrity billionaires ranked by wealth

From iconic actors to legendary musicians, meet the world's billionaire celebrities.

Financial struggles risking mental health of Gen Z, expert says

Experts warn of the potential health risks as new research shows how Gen Z is faced with financial stress in addition to pressures from social media.

Ask a money expert: Get help with pensions, mortgages, tax, and more

Do you have a money question for one of our star experts and columnists? They all have a wealth of experience and knowledge they are keen to share.

So Much Car for So Little Money: Buying a Jaguar XK 4.2

The Jaguar XK 4.2 offers classic grand tourer style, V8 performance, and serious value for money. In this video, we take a closer look at what makes it such a tempting buy — and why it might just be one of the best bargains in the used car market.

Can you save $150 every month and have enough saved by age 65 to retire a millionaire? The Ramsey Show says yes — but there’s a catch

Saving for retirement isn't a sprint, but a marathon

Crushed by student debt? Learn financial literacy (aka: money skills) that can set you free and build the future you deserve

A guide to financial literacy for Canadian college students and university and trade-school post-secondary students

Declining prices, interest rates improve housing affordability

Conditions for buyers are largely improving across Canada, including in Calgary, where a new survey points to lower prices and falling mortgage rates boosting purchasing power. Ratehub.ca released its monthly affordability report, finding improvement from August to September in 10 of the 13 major markets it tracks.

NS&I launches new fixed rate bonds with a one-year fix paying more than the other options

National Savings and Investments has launched a range of fixed-rate bonds with boosted interest rates for those wanting to lock their money away for a better return.

Equivalised net income across Europe: Where do households earn the most?

Despite shared values and culture across Europe, significant income disparities persist. The gap narrows when adjusted for purchasing power, but substantial differences remain. View on euronews

Carney's budget could lift this graphite stock higher

・With the Government of Canada planning to stockpile critical minerals, backed by a C$2 billion fund as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget, to offset Chinese dominance in the sector, it is prime time for investors to run top Canadian miners through due diligence towards a potential allocation ・One of the first-movers to take advantag...

Exclusive-Financial software provider OneStream explores sale after share price drop, sources say

By Milana Vinn, Amy-Jo Crowley and Valentina Za (Reuters) -Financial software maker OneStream is exploring strategic options including a possible sale, less than 18 months after its stock market debut, according to three people familiar with the matter. OneStream has been working with investment bankers at JPMorgan Chase on its options, the sources said, noting that deliberations are at an early

5 easy ways to save an extra $1K a month for retirement

You don't have to go searching for spare coins underneath the couch

1 Soaring Mining Stock to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

Rio is a TSX mining stock that has returned more than 200% to shareholders over the last 12 months. Is it still undervalued? The post 1 Soaring Mining Stock to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package

Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package - The world’s richest man was just handed a chance to become history’s first trillionaire

Could you become a cash Isa millionaire? 94% of Isa millionaires got there through stocks and shares

New data reveals more about how savers are getting to the £1million milestone.

All the ways you can still cut your income tax bill if Reeves scraps salary sacrifice

Salary sacrifice schemes allow workers to put money into their pensions before it is subject to any income tax or national insurance

Mumbai the Financial Capital of India

Explore Mumbai, the financial capital of India and a powerhouse of trade, business, and innovation. This video highlights the city’s economic importance, modern skyline, and cultural diversity that define its unique identity. Discover how Mumbai continues to drive India’s economic growth and global influence. #Mumbai #FinancialCapital #IndiaGrowth #Economy #UrbanDevelopment

Salesperson explains how much a $998 down payment really costs

At Formula Ford, a sales rep explained how the advertised $998 down payment was actually more than $4,000 when factoring in other charges, including some listed in the fine print.

Banks lend $18 billion for Oracle-tied data center project, Bloomberg News reports

(Reuters) -A consortium of around 20 banks is providing a project finance loan of about $18 billion to support the construction of a data center campus linked to Oracle in New Mexico, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, BNP Paribas SA, Goldman Sachs Group, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group are administrative agents on the deal, the report said, citing people with

Where Nova Scotia's top-earning 0.1% are getting their wealth

New numbers from Statistics Canada based on tax filings from 2023 show how much the highest-income Nova Scotians make. The top 0.1 per cent made more than $920,000 — about 29 times more than the typical Nova Scotian. Lars Osberg, a professor of economics, breaks down the numbers with Tom Murphy.

BRIONY BUILDS into ASUS ROG HELIOS - The £270 PC Case!

Briony has had a little project in hand - she got the flagship Asus rog helios case, and a ton of components from asus for a showcase build. Is this expensive case worth the money - was it hard to build into it? Did she run into problems? How did it end up looking? All and more is answered today! 00:13 Briony Unboxed / Introduction 00:49 The Components breakdown 05:10 Case Filters Closeup 06:20 Panel and psu Shroud removal 09:40 Taking a look inside the case 11:10 ssd time 12:50 Installing the cpu and Memory 14:20 Installing the rog Strix Z390-E Gaming motherboard 15:46 Installing the rog Thor 850W Platinum psu 19:13 Connecting up the motherboard cables 20:10 Admiring the case design 21:08 Installing the asus aio Cooler 27:20 Cable work 30:25 Installing the asus Rox Strix 2060 33:50 Some niggling issues with PCIe Extension cable 35:00 Briony does the Cable Management 39:00 System built! Test Build components: Intel i5 9600K Processor Asus rog Strix Z390-E Gaming motherboard rog Ryujin 360 aio Cooler Hyper X Predator DDR4 2933MHz Memory Asus rog Strix rtx 2060 Graphics card rog Thor 850W platinum Powersupply KitGuru uses a variety of equipment to produce content: As of May 2019: Panasonic GH5 and GH5s Cameras Panasonic GH4 Cameras

Asian stocks gain on trade truce, AI sentiment; dollar at 3-month high

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian stocks rose on Monday as the U.S.-China trade truce and surging investment in artificial intelligence buoyed risk sentiment, while the dollar firmed to a three-month high on easing rate cut wagers after hawkish comments from policymakers. Investors are still focused on developments from last week, including central bank meetings and the U.S.-China

Ukraine's foreign currency reserves hit record high of $49.5 billion

Ukraine's foreign currency reserves amount to $49.5 billion, the highest since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, the central bank said on Friday The National Bank of Ukraine said the reserve amount, calculated as of November 1, is sufficient to cover more than five months of imports. In October, the reserves increased b...

Berkshire's cash swells as profit rises, signaling caution ahead of Buffett departure

By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Berkshire Hathaway signaled on Saturday that it remained cautious about markets, letting cash swell to a record $381.7 billion even as profit rose, in its last financial report before Warren Buffett bows out as chief executive. Between July and September, Buffett's conglomerate also sold more stocks than it bought for its $283.2 billion equity portfolio, whose

Average wealth around the world: how does Canada compare?

From Spain to South Korea, we reveal the average wealth per adult in 25 major countries around the world.

19 Canadian Money-Saving Tricks From Immigrant Families

Canada’s immigrant families have long mastered the art of stretching every dollar without sacrificing quality of life. Their money habits

3 Stocks Most Likely to Gain from BoC Interest Rate Announcement

As the BoC trims rates again, here are three dividend-paying TSX stocks that could benefit most. The post 3 Stocks Most Likely to Gain from BoC Interest Rate Announcement appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Here's Why You Should Talk About Money Before Getting Married

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Mega Millions nears $1 billion: When is the next drawing?

Mega Millions jackpot inches toward $1 billion after no winners in latest drawing - The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336

What could new health spending budget mean for Canadians?

Tuesday's federal budget had several promises for the health-care sector. This includes 5 billion dollars for a dedicated infrastructure fund. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what this could mean for Canadians.

Investing for Income? Consider Alternative Lenders Over Bank Stocks

Non-banks like MICs are alternative investments to bank stocks for people investing for income. The post Investing for Income? Consider Alternative Lenders Over Bank Stocks appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Wealthsimple raises C$750 million in funding round, hits C$10 billion valuation

(Reuters) -Canadian financial services company Wealthsimple said on Monday it raised C$750 million ($534.80 million) in its latest funding round, which raised its valuation to C$10 billion. The funding round was led by Dragoneer Investment Group and GIC and included participation from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Power Corporation of Canada, IGM Financial, ICONIQ, Greylock and Meritech.

10 Ways Simplicity Is Better than Riches & 10 Ways Wealth Ruins You

Sometimes life feels like a constant race toward more. Whether that “more” consists of money, gadgets, or status depends on the person. If you looked around you, you’ll see that oftentimes the people in the smallest homes often seem the happiest, laughing over a shared simple meal. There’s freedom in owning less, in walking lightly through life without the weight of endless obligations, bills, or expectations. Riches can glitter, sure, but simplicity can shine brighter in ways that money can’t buy. Here are ten ways less is more and ten reasons why wealth can be your undoing.

17 spending habits that keep you poor but look rich to others

Kyiv plots how to stretch finances as Brussels drags feet

subscribing to our Ukraine Business Roundup newsletter.Ukraine is considering a cocktail of ideas to keep its finances afloat while it waits for Brussels to greenlight new aid, and a big drop in foreign aid in 2026 looms. Unspent funds from government ministries in 2025, ad-hoc government borrowing, and front-loading loans whose disbursements are c...

The REIT That Could Turn $10,000 Into Lifetime Income

NorthWest Healthcare could become a lifetime-income REIT, but heavy debt, a 2023 distribution cut, and a deep NAV discount make it a turnaround play today. The post The REIT That Could Turn $10,000 Into Lifetime Income appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

KKR’s profit beats forecast on credit-led inflows, one-off charge weighs

By Isla Binnie and Arasu Kannagi Basil (Reuters) -Investment firm KKR reported a rise in third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street's expectations on Friday, boosted by strong fundraising, particularly in credit and its insurance unit. Adjusted net income of $1.27 billion, or $1.41 per share, surpassed the $1.17 billion, or $1.30 per share, that analysts on average had expected from the

WTW beats quarterly profit estimates on risk, brokerage strength

(Reuters) -Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson beat third-quarter profit expectations on Thursday, underpinned by robust performance in its risk and brokerage business. Shifting trade policies, persistent inflation, and geopolitical challenges have boosted demand for risk management, a core area of expertise for WTW. Revenue from WTW's risk and broking unit, which advises clients on risk

Microsoft Q1 2026 earnings: Cloud and AI fuel $77.7B revenue

・Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported US$77.7 billion in revenue, up 18 per cent year-over-year, with operating income rising 24 per cent and non-GAAP net income reaching US$30.8 billion. ・Microsoft Cloud revenue surged 26 per cent to US$49.1 billion, with Azure and other cloud services up 40 per cent, reinforcing the company’s leadership in enterprise...

Keeping over this amount of cash in your bank account is a serious mistake — how much do you have stashed in there?

Cash is king, right? Not always.

Report: Truth about the Royals' money

Wealth is always relative - even for those who possess vast quantities of it, not to mention three valets and an enviable property portfolio.

All the inheritance tax changes that could be in the Budget, and how to plan