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MP pensions have increased 11.4% over past two years, according to new Treasury Board report

New numbers from the federal Treasury Board indicate that annual MP pensions averaged $81,140 last year.

10 Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest in Daily Life

10 Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest in Daily Life

Where Your Money Goes Further: 7 Cheap Countries, 3 Expensive Ones

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S&P/TSX composite finishes higher, U.S. stocks also gain

TORONTO — Strength in the industrials sector helped Canada's main stock index finish higher, while U.S. markets also rose.

Bitcoin price all-time high: What’s behind crypto’s record-breaking rally – and how high could it go?

Bitcoin price all-time high: What’s behind crypto’s record-breaking rally – and how high could it go? - The cryptocurrency’s latest price surge has revived ‘digital gold’ comparisons

RDS lost more money than TVA Sports in 2024

Sports broadcasting is not doing well in Quebec. While RDS and TVA Sports try to establish themselves as Quebec’s leading sports broadcasters, the numbers are slipping. According to information gathered by Richard Dufour of La Presse, RDS would have lost more money in 2024 than TVA Sports. We’re talking about a loss of $20.3 million […]

12 Places Where Cash Is Still King—And 8 Where Digital Payments Rule

12 Places Where Cash Is Still King—And 8 Where Digital Payments Rule

I make £20k a month from renting out garages – it’s easier than buy-to-let

Cineplex reports June box office revenue totalled $51.8M, up from $51.4M a year ago

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue for June totalled $51.8 million, marking the first quarter since 2019 that it topped $50 million in each month.

1 TFSA-Worthy Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold for Life

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) stock seems worth picking up for your TFSA for the long-term dividend growth and decent valuation. The post 1 TFSA-Worthy Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold for Life appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Map shows how much you need to earn to feel wealthy

Spoiler: It's a lot.

Here’s How I’m Boosting My Annual Passive Income to +$6,000 Next Year

Dividend stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) will add to my passive income in 2026. The post Here’s How I’m Boosting My Annual Passive Income to +$6,000 Next Year appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

These are the college degrees in 2025 that will make the most money in 5 years

These are the college degrees in 2025 that will make the most money in 5 years - Going to college in the U.S. has a hefty price tag, with the average cost coming in at $38,270 per year

Should my first home be an investment property?

Investing in a rental property could work out, but it isn’t for the faint of heart.

I’m 65, tired of working and have very little savings — is it possible to live off CPP alone? Yes, but you'll need to make these 3 big sacrifices

It may be tight, but it is doable

1 Gold Mining Stock That’s My Inflation Protection Play

Agnico Eagle Mines stock has generated inflation-beating returns over the past decade, and the gold stock retains strong growth momentum The post 1 Gold Mining Stock That’s My Inflation Protection Play appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

More homeowners retiring with a mortgage

Home price appreciation over the past 25 years described as a “double-edged sword” for today’s retirees

Canadians say retaliatory tariffs driving up prices: poll

OTTAWA – Most Canadians say Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are driving up the price of consumer goods, according to a new poll.

The 10 Poorest Nations With the Happiest People (and What Makes Them Happy)

The 10 Poorest Nations With the Happiest People (and What Makes Them Happy)

Stop blind spending! Here are 5 steps to create a simple budget that helps you spend with intention

Start understanding your money and values, and how they intertwine

‘I save 70 per cent of my income’: People on their secret pension savings

A £1.2m pot is now essential for a comfortable retirement, according to statistics – and few are close. We speak to six people with healthy pensions about how they did it

Should I get a 35-year mortgage and try to overpay – or a 25-year one instead?

Getting a long-term mortgage can reduce your monthly payments but you pay more in interest

Here are 7 ‘bad assets’ that could cause you to retire poor in Canada — how many do you own?

Avoid being trapped by these money drains

A $5,000 Investment Strategy to Supplement Your Pension

Harnessing the power of compounding can help investors build retirement wealth. The post A $5,000 Investment Strategy to Supplement Your Pension appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Nvidia becomes 1st company to top $4 trillion valuation

Nvidia has become the first company ever to hit the $4 trillion valuation mark, benefiting from an ongoing surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The tech company first topped the $1 trillion mark in June 2023 and has since quadrupled in value despite setbacks in April due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s wave of new tariffs.

Fed's balance sheet drawdown likely can continue for some time, Waller says

By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday the U.S. central bank still has some ways to go in shrinking the size of its holdings, in comments that offer a potential resting size for the ongoing drawdown, while flagging a desire to move the holdings to shorter-dated securities. "Given my rough estimate of the level of reserves needed to be

Average amount Brits have in their savings, according to their age

At 53, I've never had any savings

I thought it was normal to live paycheck to paycheck.

1 Magnificent Canadian Energy Stock Due for a Major Rebound

This energy stock isn't going to surge overnight, but it could provide decades of stable income. The post 1 Magnificent Canadian Energy Stock Due for a Major Rebound appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

A Week In New York On A $75,000 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Today: a marketing coordinator who makes $75,000 per year and who spends some of her money this week on nothing in particular — mostly just all the food. If you’d like to submit your own Money Diary, you can do so via our online form....

Froot Loops maker WK Kellogg agrees to $3.1 billion deal from Italy's Ferrero

By Savyata Mishra and Aishwarya Venugopal (Reuters) -WK Kellogg on Thursday agreed to be bought by the owner of Ferrero Rocher in a deal worth around $3.1 billion, as the cereal maker has been struggling with weakening consumer demand due to persistently high inflation. Deal making in the snacking space has picked up pace as food brands battle muted sales in the wake of price hikes owing to

Belgium and Ukraine sign key investment deal to support business

Ukraine and Belgium have signed their first investment document at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. Its goal is to support Ukrainian business, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot signed a let...

Federal Conservatives raised a record $48.5M, spent $50M in 2024

The Conservative Party of Canada spent more than it brought in last year as it ramped up advertising and internal polling ahead of the federal election, despite breaking a fundraising record.

1 Canadian Bank Stock That Smart Money Is Buying

A surging Big Bank stock is a smart buy for value and income investors in the second half of 2025. The post 1 Canadian Bank Stock That Smart Money Is Buying appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Most Cashless Societies by Digital Payment Usage, Ranked

Most Cashless Societies by Digital Payment Usage, Ranked

Cross-border report shows how much less Canadians are spending in U.S.

New data from Vancity shows just how much less money Canadians are now spending in the United States and through U.S.-based online retailers. Aaron McArthur reports.

I was scared of investing – here’s how I’ve prepared if the cash ISA is cut

Stocks and shares ISAs aren't something to be feared, but if we really want more people investing, we need to bring them in with confidence - not policy tweaks

Mumbai – India’s Financial Capital & City of Dreams 🇮🇳🏙️

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The World’s Wealthiest Economies — And the Poorest

The World’s Wealthiest Economies — And the Poorest

$10,000 question: How much are you willing to risk lending to family when the odds of payback keep shrinking?

When lending family or friends money, it's all about boundaries.

Cash ISA allowance cut won’t hit existing account holders

Cash ISA allowances are expected to be cut by Rachel Reeves to try to improve investing culture in the UK

Why Winter Storms Could Wipe Out Your Emergency Fund — Fast

Why Winter Storms Could Wipe Out Your Emergency Fund — Fast

Ottawa revives electric vehicle incentives: What this means for your wallet

Federal rebate program returns with up to $5,000 in savings, aiming to boost EV adoption and ease financial strain on Canadian car buyers

Nunavut elders are struggling, say pension is not enough

Some elders in Nunavut say their old age security payments don't cover the high cost of living in the Arctic. Elders receive an average of $920 a month, or a little over $11,000 a year. As TJ Dhir tells us, some are having to find other ways to make ends meet.

How to Make Your First $1000 on YouTube

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City of Edmonton one step closer to launching new way for transit users to pay for rides

The city is considering expanding its transit fare system to allow riders to pay for tickets by tapping their credit or debit card. And they're looking for help from riders to test out the new payment system.

How to Allocate $5,000 Across 5 Promising Market Sectors

Got $5,000 in your investment account? Here's how to deploy it across five promising sectors for potentially solid returns The post How to Allocate $5,000 Across 5 Promising Market Sectors appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for 8.6 million euros

Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin handbag — the prototype for fashion’s must-have accessory — sold for a staggering 8.6 million euros ($10.1 million), including fees, on Thursday in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ever sold at auction. (July 10)

Ex-Goldman partner's investment firm issues $1 billion in homebuilder loans

By Saeed Azhar and Niket Nishant NEW YORK (Reuters) -Pretium, a real-estate focused investment firm founded by Goldman Sachs alum Don Mullen, said on Thursday it has originated more than $1 billion in loans to homebuilders in the last six months. The company, which manages $60 billion of assets, started issuing these loans, in partnership with its real estate arm Anchor Loans, to expand its

Club World Cup 2025 prize money: How much will Chelsea earn if they win the tournament?

Club World Cup 2025 prize money: How much will Chelsea earn if they win the tournament? - Fifa has put up a $1bn prize pot at its revamped tournament in the United States