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Université de Moncton: The new seniors on campus + MORE Feb 10th
Nursing student Danielle Theriault, left, works with a patient at the Université de Moncton’s Ecole de Science Infirmiere. (Photograph by Darren Calabrese)
Every September, university campuses spring back to life as students move into their dorms and classes get underwa.... More »
A simple guide to investing your first $500 + MORE Jan 24th
For many young Canadians, the barrier to entry for investing feels impossibly high. Between student loans, rising rent, and the cost of living, scraping together a starter fund can seem daunting. Yet, as little as $500 to $1,000 is sufficient enough to begin building the habits that create long-ter.... More »
How to boost your retirement income by 50% + MORE Nov 18th
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If you were told there was a way to boost your income in retirement by 50% it would no doubt get your attention. It certainly got my attention, in a paper in a recent issue of the Journal of Retirement. The paper was co-authored by one of MoneySense’s panelists for the annual ETF All Stars.... More »
Caisse to sell off remaining oil assets by next year - CBC.ca Sep 28th
Caisse to sell off remaining oil assets by next year CBC.caQuebec pension giant Caisse to exit remaining oil-producing assets, setting up $10-billion green fund The Globe and MailCaisse de dépôt to exit oil production by end of next year in new climate strategy Fin.... More »
Why “unretirement” may be the fate of so many Canadians Mar 14th
The idea of “unretirement” seems to be making a comeback as more Canadians find themselves under economic stress. Even before the tariff threats emerged under Trump 2.0, seniors and near-retirees were finding the economic uncertainty and rising cost of living becoming uncomfortable. No surprise .... More »
Greece defies euro zone on pension, labour reform
– theglobeandmail.com
Negotiations have moved so slowly that lenders have ruled out an agreement at next Monday’s meeting of euro zone finance ministers.
Financial power plays: Rob Zamuner
– moneysense.ca
Rob Zamuner
Age: 45
NHL career: 1991 to 2004
Position: Left wing
Teams: New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins
Where he is now: Northeast Divisional Rep for the NHLPA, trustee of the players’ pension plan and an advisor for health, dental, insurance and other benefits
“I teach 25-year-old hockey stars how to handle their sudden fortunes—before it’s too late”
No 25-year-old—whether he’s a big-league hockey player or a barista at Starbucks—spends much time thinking about his pension. But two years ago, I spent a lot of time negotiating a defined benefit pension plan for NHL players, and that meant educating a lot of 25-year-old players about how important their pension would be for them down the road. We arranged meetings with all 30 teams so we could run the numbers for the guys. It’s an issue I feel really passionate about, and one I wish more people would investigate when getting hired by a new employer.
A little learning goes a long way…
McDonald's shows Hamburglar as suburban dad in ad for new sirloin third-pound burgers
– walletpop.ca
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Based on McDonald’s latest ad, it looks like the Hamburglar settled down in the suburbs and spent the last decade going to youth soccer games and perfecting his stubble.The company is bringing the burger thief back to its advertising after a 13-year absence. On Wednesday, McDonald’s Corp. tweeted a 30-second ad featuring the Hamburglar, his face unseen, flipping burgers in a suburban backyard with his wife and son. When he hears a radio ad for McDonald’s new burgers, he drops his spatula in shock.In April, McDonald’s announced that it is introducing a trio of “Sirloin Third Pound” burgers for a limited time, the latest sign the chain is pushing to improve perceptions about the quality of its food. In Wednesday’s ad, those burgers lure the Hamburglar out of his quiet retirement.Publicity photos reveal a grown man in a more fashionable version of the old costume, including a black trenchcoat and fedora with a yellow band. The previous version of the character appeared to be a mischievous child dressed in an old time black-and-white prisoner’s uniform with a hat and cape…
McDonald’s shows Hamburglar as suburban dad in ad for new sirloin third-pound burgers
– canadianbusiness.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Based on McDonald’s latest ad, it looks like the Hamburglar settled down in the suburbs and spent the last decade going to youth soccer games and perfecting his stubble.
The company is bringing the burger thief back to its advertising after a 13-year absence. On Wednesday, McDonald’s Corp. tweeted a 30-second ad featuring the Hamburglar, his face unseen, flipping burgers in a suburban backyard with his wife and son. When he hears a radio ad for McDonald’s new burgers, he drops his spatula in shock.
In April, McDonald’s announced that it is introducing a trio of “Sirloin Third Pound” burgers for a limited time, the latest sign the chain is pushing to improve perceptions about the quality of its food. In Wednesday’s ad, those burgers lure the Hamburglar out of his quiet retirement.
Publicity photos reveal a grown man in a more fashionable version of the old costume, including a black trenchcoat and fedora with a yellow band…
The company is bringing the burger thief back to its advertising after a 13-year absence. On Wednesday, McDonald’s Corp. tweeted a 30-second ad featuring the Hamburglar, his face unseen, flipping burgers in a suburban backyard with his wife and son. When he hears a radio ad for McDonald’s new burgers, he drops his spatula in shock.
In April, McDonald’s announced that it is introducing a trio of “Sirloin Third Pound” burgers for a limited time, the latest sign the chain is pushing to improve perceptions about the quality of its food. In Wednesday’s ad, those burgers lure the Hamburglar out of his quiet retirement.
Publicity photos reveal a grown man in a more fashionable version of the old costume, including a black trenchcoat and fedora with a yellow band…
