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Bear trapped in family's car

Insurance • 10h ago

A bear caused $60K in damage to one car alone — and many Canadian drivers lack the coverage to protect against it

A black bear shredded the interior of an Alaskan family’s Subaru — and insurance won’t cover it. Learn more about the coverage gap that could leave Canadian drivers on the hook

Online gambling

Managing Money • 7923 views

$82.7 billion in Ontario bets, $2.9 billion in losses — the math behind treating betting apps like investing

Online betting in Ontario topped $80 billion as a study on problem gambling sat unreleased. Here’s the real cost of a $50-a-week betting habit versus investing it

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei + Image of Claude on smartphone

Investing • 5930 views

Anthropic's US$100 billion IPO could be the biggest ever — here's how Canadian investors can get access

As Anthropic prepares for a record-breaking public introduction amid serious warnings, Canadian investors unique hurdles and access limits to the historic offering

Tourists taking photo in front of Welcome to Las Vegas sign

News • 23300 views

U.S. tourism deficit hits nearly $14B after Canadian visits drop 25% — Trump's trade rep backs bill to win them back

Canadians made 9.9 million fewer trips south of the border in 2025. Now Washington wants them back, and a bipartisan bill has Trump’s top trade negotiator’s support

Nova Scotia affordability

Real Estate • Jul 31

Nova Scotia’s affordability edge is quickly vanishing — what Canadians looking to lower their costs should know

Insurance, property taxes and home prices are surging in Nova Scotia — what it means for Canadian retirees

Scott Galloway speaks at OMR digital trade fair in 2026 + Jensen Huang presenting NVIDIA's technology and AI, 2025

Employment • Jul 15

Scott Galloway says your kids need 3 skills to thrive in the AI era — and none of them are taught in school

As AI reshapes hiring across Canada, tech entrepreneur and author Scott Galloway argues the skills that will protect young people's futures have nothing to do with coding or Mandarin

A group of diverse friends toasts with champagne on a luxury yacht at sunset.

Managing Money • Jun 30

$1 million isn’t what it used to be — and for Canadians, the number you need for financial freedom might surprise you

Wealth is relative — and in Canada, even $1 million may not be enough. Here’s where you stand, how to measure your progress and what the data says about reaching the top 10%

Found money

Investing • Jun 06

She found millions sitting in a forgotten investment account — Dave Ramsey says do this ASAP!

What do you do when a forgotten employee investment account turns out to be worth millions? The dilemma is real — and the wrong move could cost you a fortune in taxes and lost security

Dave Ramsey

Managing Money • May 20

Dave Ramsey’s 3 ‘dumb’ money mistakes many people make — and why Canadians need to hear his warning

Dave Ramsey calls buying property with a non-spouse, overpaying for education and upgrading cars 'dumb.' Here's what that means for your money in Canada

Suze Orman in leopard coat

Managing Money • Mar 27

85% of Canadians are financially stuck — Suze Orman's plan to protect your TFSA, RRSP and income

If you’re racing to the next payday with nothing left over, Suze Orman says the way out starts with one honest decision: spend less than you earn.

Ramit Sethi speaks to couple Imami and Michael

Managing Money • Jan 03

Couple earning $250K+ a year is drowning in debt. Why Ramit Sethi says their dynamic is ‘toxic’

Money may not be the main topic of romance, but it can be the one that determines whether a relationship thrives or quietly falls apart.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference held at the ICE-Enforcement and Removal Operation office on May 01, 2025 + Doug Ford, April 2017

News • Dec 21

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis trade barbs: Snowbirds quietly change plans

Many Canadians, especially snowbirds, are quietly reassessing long-standing winter travel plans

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