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How AI is changing online fraud May 13th
Just as we learned to ignore random dubious email requests from a self-described “Prince in a faraway land” seeking help recovering their lost fortune, those scams began to disappear. The same might soon happen to the latest generation of emails and text ruses, with its tell-tale conspicuous mis.... More »
New to Canada? A new way to transfer your credit score Oct 25th
Equifax Inc. is launching a program to allow newcomers to transfer their foreign credit history to Canada.
The credit reporting company said Thursday that the Global Consumer Credit File will make it easier for immigrants to access services like loans and cellphone plans in Canada by providing th.... More »
S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records; AMD results spark AI stock rally - Reuters May 6th
S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records; AMD results spark AI stock rally ReutersStock market today: Dow jumps 600 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records as AI trade fuels rally Yahoo FinanceMarket Outlook: AI optimism pushes S&P 500 to fresh record highs BNN Bl.... More »
RFK Jr. says he's resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nation's top health official job - CTV News + MORE Jan 22nd
RFK Jr. says he's resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nation's top health official job CTV NewsRFK Jr. intends to keep financial interest in some lawsuits brought by firm that challenges pharmaceutical companies CNNR.F.K. Jr. Would Keep Stake in HPV Vaccine Suit if.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jun 30th
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This month, the Ontario government announced new financial literacy programming for elementary schools, to be available to teachers beginning this fall. That arrives on the heels of the education ministry’s initial announcement in May that changes are coming to provincial high-school curriculums, including the introduction of home economics, starting in 2025. This is all good news for parents who aren’t sure if their kids are actually banking the real-life lessons about money they’re getting at home.
Recently, I found Matilda, my 11-year-old, camped out at my laptop, adding books from her new favourite young-adult fantasy novel series to Amazon’s virtual shopping cart. When I asked her if any of the books were on sale or, better yet, available at the library, she gave me a blank stare and, again, clicked “Add to Cart.”
Sigh. Figuring out financial literacy for kids is tough. To be clear, I don’t buy things just because my daughter adds them to the cart, nor is she a big or freewheeling spender…
