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As Switch Hardware Sales Slow, How Long Can Nintendo Delay 'Switch 2'? - Nintendo Life May 10th
As Switch Hardware Sales Slow, How Long Can Nintendo Delay 'Switch 2'? Nintendo LifeSwitch Is Still Outselling Everything Else Despite Ongoing Chip Shortage KotakuNintendo Switch shipments drop 20 percent year-over-year MobileSyrupNintendo achieves their highest annu.... More »
How to become a digital nomad—and not go broke Jun 28th
A silver lining of the pandemic is that work has become more flexible than ever—leading more Canadians to take “workations” or relocate to other countries for weeks or months at a time. It’s more than just a change of scenery. Planned carefully, working abroad can mean seeing the world affor.... More »
How to prepare for life as a single-income family + MORE Jun 30th
Zena Amundsen didn’t realize how tight finances could be for a single-income household after she and her husband welcomed their first baby. She quickly had to learn to keep track of every dollar, recalled Amundsen, a Regina-based certified financial planner at Astra Financial Services.
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Dow drops 860 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 amid U.S. economy worries - Yahoo Canada Finance Aug 5th
Dow drops 860 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 amid U.S. economy worries Yahoo Canada FinanceLive updates: Global stock markets plunge CNNStocks markets around the world take a tuble as US reports weaker jobs report The HillWorld markets shak.... More »
The iPhone 13 Mini still gets slower MagSafe charging speeds - The Verge Sep 24th
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A Case for Increased Tenant Screening during the COVID-19 Crisis
– investitwisely.com
Even in the best of times, fiscally responsible property managers consider running a tenant screening report of critical importance. According to real estate investor Joe Killinger, determining a tenant applicant’s credit report and employment status is only the first part of the rental contract equation. What does a credit report really indicate? It only gauges the possibility of a prospective tenant paying their rent on time. What it can fail to account for is if that tenant will actually be a responsible tenant. What this means is, running a full tenant report that includes a credit check and a full background check, is absolutely essential if a full picture of the applicant is to be had.But what about in the time COVOD-19? Should the criteria for screening potential tenants be ramped up? The answer to that question is a resounding yes. Under normal conditions, it’s customary to screen tenants for pay stubs which verify their employment, and employment means they can pay their rent on time…
