26
Dec

Video: Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: Inflation Not There Yet

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says monetary policy is working as expected during an interview with Amanda Lang.

23
Dec

Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday in 2024. Here’s a timeline of its history

Tim Hortons is considered part of the fabric of Canada, but long before the chain became synonymous with the country, it had humble beginnings as a coffee and doughnut shop.

21
Dec

How to eat, drink and … have a very sustainable Christmas

It’s a time to indulge, which can create heaps of leftovers. Chefs and campaigners share their tips on creating less food waste this festive season.

19
Dec

Tom Standage’s ten trends to watch in 2024

A letter from the editor of The World Ahead

17
Dec

Travelling for the holidays? Here’s how to save and still have fun

Six tips for keeping your expenses in check if you’re getting away this holiday season.

15
Dec

It’s not what happens to you when investing, but how you react that matters

Goals-based investing provides opportunity to come out stronger and more resilient than before.

13
Dec

Sustainability is real and smart investors know it

The opportunity to increase revenue, reduce cost and avoid risk through managing for sustainability is real. The smart investors know that — and are acting on it.

10
Dec

You can’t force holiday cheer—but 3 habits can help you feel happier this season

Do you ever feel like the holiday season comes with an unwritten script you struggle to follow? From buying the perfect gifts to hosting the ideal holiday party to posting that flawless family photo on Instagram, the pressure to conform to societal expectations can be especially overwhelming during the holidays. In its annual holiday mental health poll, the telehealth platform Sesame found that nearly two-thirds (64%) of U.S. adult respondents reported an increase in stress levels during the holiday season.

8
Dec

Overconfident much? When it comes to investing knowledge, perception does not always match reality

Overconfident investors are more likely to sell after a market crash, locking in losses and missing out on market recoveries, says a paper published in the Journal of Behavioral Finance this year.

29
Nov

4 holiday spending traps a financial planner says are more expensive than you realize

I tend to overspend during the holidays, so I asked a financial planner about spending strategies. She told me that using buy now, pay later services or opening up new credit cards are often bad ideas. Instead of chasing deals or going into debt, she said I should start a conversation about my budget.