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How much are solar panels in Canada? Mar 28th
Should you put solar panels on your roof? It sounds like a great idea to generate electricity from the renewable and free resource that is the sun, but the answer depends on many variables, ranging from your household’s energy consumption and where you live to the size of your budget. Let’s.... More »
Uber shifts into lower gear, prices IPO at $45 - CBC.ca May 10th
Uber shifts into lower gear, prices IPO at $45 CBC.caUber raises US$8.1 billion in IPO priced near bottom of range BNNBloomberg.caUber to give its market value a lift in stock market debut CP24 Toronto's Breaking NewsStudy: Ride-hailing vehicles account for the major.... More »
Watch: The differences between a TFSA and RRSP + MORE Sep 22nd
A tax-free savings account (TFSA) is a registered account that holds investments and allows you to grow your money tax-free and withdraw it tax-free. That means you don’t have to report any income earned in the account on your personal tax returns. A registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) is al.... More »
Creating your will: a guide for couples Nov 4th
From deciding whether your prickly sister-in-law should be the executor, to how much money you should leave to your spendthrift nephew, estate planning is fraught with emotional hiccups—especially when you’re strategizing for two.
As many couples know, big feelings often get in the way when it c.... More »
What’s the best way to get relief from car payments during COVID-19? + MORE May 11th
Q. Is there a way to suspend my car payments during COVID-19?
–Mandy
A. During this time of financial difficulty for so many Canadians, automakers are offering payment holidays up to three months, in many cases with no strings attached and no extra interest.
Upon receipt of evidence that you suffe.... More »
The Bank of Nova Scotia hiked its dividend as it reported its first-quarter profit slipped to $2.25 billion from $2.34 billion a year earlier.
The financial services regulator in Canada’s biggest province failed to make planned checks on mortgage brokers it had identified as risky because its resources were stretched, according to documents obtained by Reuters under freedom of information laws and information provided by the regulator.
Fiat plans US$4.5B investment in Jeep and Ram’s US plants BNNBloomberg.caGrand Wagoneer to launch in 2021 as FCA sinks US$4.5 billion in Jeep, Ram DrivingFCA to invest $4.5B in Detroit with new assembly plant and expanded production CBC NewsNew Jeep plant won’t be another Poletown: 4 ways it could impact Detroit Detroit Free Press$4.5B Fiat Chrysler plan to add 6,500 jobs in Detroit area Windsor StarView full coverage on Google News
Small Business Ideas for Children Who Want to Be Life-time Savers
– investitwisely.com
Teaching your child how to handle money is a basic part of being a parent in today’s society. There are many ways you can approach introducing your child to financial responsibility. One way, is to show them how to set up their own business!
A child can learn how to work hard, make money, and save that money for long term goals at any age. Though your child won’t be trading their business on the NYSE anytime soon, small, self-run “businesses” are a great way for children to learn about being a life-time saver. Here are a few small business ideas for children who want to be financially independent!
Hand Them Lemons
One of the most classic small businesses your child can use to learn about finances is a lemonade stand. Now, they won’t be following the normal rules for acquiring funds for their small business, as they’ll just be asking mom and dad, but they can still run this business from start to finish.
Your child can purchase lemons, make the lemonade, set up a stand in their neighborhood, and sell the lemonade themselves…
A child can learn how to work hard, make money, and save that money for long term goals at any age. Though your child won’t be trading their business on the NYSE anytime soon, small, self-run “businesses” are a great way for children to learn about being a life-time saver. Here are a few small business ideas for children who want to be financially independent!
Hand Them Lemons
One of the most classic small businesses your child can use to learn about finances is a lemonade stand. Now, they won’t be following the normal rules for acquiring funds for their small business, as they’ll just be asking mom and dad, but they can still run this business from start to finish.
Your child can purchase lemons, make the lemonade, set up a stand in their neighborhood, and sell the lemonade themselves…
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the U.S. economy should keep expanding at a solid, though somewhat slower pace this year. But he warns of growing risks, including a global slowdown, volatile financial markets and uncertainty about U.S. trade policy.