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Is There Really a Retirement Crisis? Most U.S. Retirees Say They’re Doing Just Fine. A new survey challenges conventional wisdom about retirement readiness, but underscores that many people face challenges with debt and emergency savings.

Dexa scans are helping people ‘gamify’ their health and longevity What is biological age? Dave McGinn tests out the dexa scan.

You Won't Have a Strong Budget Until You Follow These 5 Tips Your budget is not just for cutting expenses; it's a tool to align your spending with your business priorities to drive growth and achieve financial freedom.

When Past Performance Doesn’t Even Predict Past Performance Wall Street likes to tout returns it didn’t actually produce. You need to ask some important follow-up questions.

Markets and economists react: Bets for a BoC rate cut next week spike after soft GDP data Money markets now placing 80% odds the Bank of Canada will slash borrowing costs June 5.

How this former Alberta energy executive is enjoying a fulfilling retirement in Nova Scotia Stephen Mackisoc of Fall River, N.S., spends his days writing, walking the dogs, working out and handling household chores while his wife is at work.

Why young people keep getting caught in debt traps and how to break the cycle Between inflation, housing costs and interest rates, debt is ballooning for many younger Canadians.

This Record Stock Market Is Riding on Questionable AI Assumptions Just four giant technology stocks added more market value than the rest of the S&P 500 put together this month. More than half of the gain came from Nvidia.

A newcomers’ guide to getting your Canadian financial house in order Look for a bank or a credit union that has a newcomer to Canada program, experts say, which may allow you to get an unsecured credit card to help you build a vital credit score history.

Financial tips to guide you if you’re feeling the summer ‘social squeeze’ Nothing takes the sizzle out of summer like being hit with a massive credit card bill you can’t afford to pay, Lesley-Anne Scorgie writes.

Most Women Would Pay For a Friend's Meal, Spotting Them $24 On Average Nearly one-quarter of women surveyed have asked a friend for a loan, versus 17% who asked a significant other, a survey shows

Tempted to try a no-buy year? Here are tips from people doing it The rules of a no-buy challenge are self-imposed and simple: Make a list of the non-essential items you won't spend money on for a set period of time and stick to it. Easier said than done.

Bare trusts and the UHT: How tax rules meant for crooks and global elites ensnared thousands of Canadians Canada direly needs tougher rules around trusts and other legal relationships to combat a festering dirty-money problem, transparency advocates say.

ABCs of finance: A glossary of the most commonly used phrases: Part One Nearly 200 must-know terms from personal finance, investing and stocks.

Be prepared when using your credit card while travelling to ensure trip goes smoothly Having your credit card declined when you know you’re up to date on your payments can be a nerve-racking experience, but having it happen when you’re travelling can be even more stressful.

Here Are the Books on Bill Gates' Summer Reading List The four books recommended by the Microsoft founder all "touch on the idea of service."

More Canadians are signing marriage contracts before tying the knot According to family lawyers, prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly common.

Market Froth Is Getting Extreme. Just Look at Meme Stocks. When there’s a lot of money sloshing around the economy, it’s easy for new ideas to attract speculative money—and some of those ideas are just dumb

Markets and economists react: Odds of a June BoC rate cut strengthen after inflation data The latest inflation numbers haven’t settled the debate in money markets on whether the Bank of Canada will start cutting interest rates next month. But they have modestly increased the odds, according to market pricing.

Barron's Daily: Why Jamie Dimon’s Buyback Bombshell Is a Warning for Stocks, and 5 Other Things to Know. Jamie Dimon said the quiet part out loud. The JPMorgan CEO said the bank would not be buying back a lot of stock at its current elevated levels, at its investor day Monday.

The CRA is getting more audit muscle. Here’s why tax experts are concerned New powers in the latest budget enable the CRA to demand information under oath, which some lawyers call ‘expansive and draconian’.

Barron's Daily: Why Apple Can Lead the Next Generation of AI Winners, and 5 Other Things to Know. While Nvidia is primed to grab all the headlines with its earnings Wednesday, another mega cap tech stock with AI ambitions is regaining momentum, but sailing under the radar.

A Global Tax on Billionaires? Janet Yellen Says ‘No’ The Treasury secretary came out against the proposed global levy, which proponents say would stop the rich from shifting wealth into countries where they can avoid paying the tax.

Nine reasons Canadians may owe a tax balance this year Benefit clawbacks, changes in marital status and surprise capital gains can all contribute to owing taxes.

Short on cash? Tips on how to plan a getaway on the cheap With summer fast approaching, some may be hoping to get away on the cheap as the higher cost of living takes a bigger bite out of household budgets.

'Wait, I Have to Pay to Donate to You?' How Nonprofits Are Flipping the Script With 'For Profit' Strategies to 10X Their Impact Spiraling donations and outdated dogmas around fundraising and operating costs have left many charities struggling to stay afloat. Some are trying new strategies to make money.

Why this money manager believes markets will end the year higher ‘The idea of recession is off the table,’ says Allan Small of iA Private Wealth, who’s bullish on technology and bank stocks.

Thinking of going back to school? Make a financial plan first, experts say Going back to school can be a great way to accelerate your career, whether it’s getting a master’s degree or taking a certificate program to add more skills to your repertoire.