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Here’s Exactly How Many Shares of BNS Stock You Need to Get $5,000 in Annual Dividends

BNS stock offers you a tasty dividend yield of more than 6%. But is the TSX bank stock a good buy right now? The post Here’s Exactly How Many Shares of BNS Stock You Need to Get $5,000 in Annual Dividends appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

15 Richest Families in the World and How They Made Their Fortune

4 Canadian spots made the list of the world's richest cities — Here's where Montreal ranks

We're in the top 100. 🤑

The Top-Paying Jobs in America: Careers That Bring in the Big Bucks

The Top-Paying Jobs in America: Careers That Bring in the Big Bucks

I’m 65, tired of working and have very little savings — is it possible to live off CPP alone? Yes, but you'll need to make these 3 big sacrifices

It may be tight, but it is doable

Wall Street drifts through a rare quiet day following weeks of tariff turmoil

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted Tuesday through a rare quiet day for financial markets.

Frugal postgraduate reveals how she's paying off $166k of debt in 5 years

Brooke Eichenbaum, 29, is living frugally to pay off $166k in debt, including $137k in student loans and $29k in a car loan. Since graduating with a physical therapy degree, Brooke has cut costs by cooking 99% of her meals, avoiding new clothes, and opting for low-cost activities. She earns $5,500 a month, putting $2,000 toward her student loan and $500 toward her car. After three years, she has reduced her debt to $80k. Brooke’s tips for others: cook at home, avoid new clothes, plan free activities, and track spending. She hopes her story inspires others to take control of their finances.

Here’s the Maximum Amount Canadians Could Have in a TFSA

Just because you hit the max of your TFSA doesn't mean that's what it's worth. Here's how to make even more. The post Here’s the Maximum Amount Canadians Could Have in a TFSA appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

10 Reasons You Should Retire Abroad & 10 Arguments For Staying Put

If you're close to retirement or already retired, you may be mulling over the idea of moving abroad. Many aspects make this prospect tantalizing, such as living in a warm climate with a lower cost of living and making new friends. However, the trade-off of moving away from your social network and the potential difficulty of adapting to a new lifestyle and culture is enough to turn some people off. To help you weigh your pros and cons, here are 10 reasons you should move abroad for retirement and 10 reasons to stay put.

Turkey’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 46% amid political turmoil and global tariffs

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s central bank raised its key interest rate by 3.5 percentage points on Thursday, halting a three‑month easing streak as it confronts stubborn inflation, financial turbulence following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and aftershocks of global tariffs.

The rise of the middle-class hoarder – and how to know if you’re one of them

The rise of the middle-class hoarder – and how to know if you’re one of them - LET’S UNPACK THAT: From buying more books when you already have shelves of unread novels to ordering clothing ‘hauls’ online when the wardrobe is full to bursting, overconsumption affects more of us than ever before. But how much is too much stuff? Helen Coffey asks the experts how we can declutter our lives

Venice brings back entry fee for tourists

From 18 April, tourists will have to pay again to visit Venice. Each year, 30 million tourists visit the Doge's city. Most of them are day-trippers, and they may have to dig deeper into their wallets. The measure was taken to limit the number of tourists in Venice. In the short term, this did not reduce numbers, but it did generate €2.4 million for the Venetian city treasury. The amount to enter Venice on 54 days (mostly weekends) between 18...

16 Countries That Will Pay You To Live There

The perfect way to start anew.

Canadian Retirees: Big CPP, GIS, and OAS Changes as Trade Tensions Hit Home

Retirement is a time to relax, but make sure you're not out of the loop when it comes to updates! The post Canadian Retirees: Big CPP, GIS, and OAS Changes as Trade Tensions Hit Home appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Five profitable crypto stocks creating value from digital assets

Cryptocurrency is an asset class known for its extreme volatility, divisive use-cases and short-term track record, which is all you need to know to treat it with caution. That said, the market’s growth from a market capitalization of US$2 billion in 2013 to over US$3.7 trillion as of April 16, 2025, plus the institutionalization of the U.S. crypto ...

20 Flexible Side Hustles for Retirees That Can Pay $1,000+ Monthly

UK city introduces new £5 ticket system on buses and trams

Journey charges will be capped daily.

Meet the Canadian Stock That Continues to Crush the Market

This Canadian stock has already been crushing the market, but watch out. More could be on the way. The post Meet the Canadian Stock That Continues to Crush the Market appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

12 Passive Income Streams You Can Start with Less Than $100

Canadian dollar rallies as BoC pauses interest rate cuts

By Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday as the greenback posted broad-based declines and the Bank of Canada paused its interest rate cutting campaign. The loonie was trading 0.6% higher at 1.3875 per U.S. dollar, or 72.07 U.S. cents, moving back in reach of the five-month high it touched on Monday at 1.3827. The BoC held its

How to become a Canadian spy and how much they really earn

How exactly does one become a spy in the 21st century? Whether you're a budding James Bond or a Jason Bourne in the making, landing a job in one of the world's intelligence agencies isn't quite so simple. We've done some espionage of our own to bring you the answers...

The world's 25 most valuable materials you might not have heard of

Diamonds, gold, and platinum are among the world's most valuable substances – but so are many materials you’ve probably never heard of.

Meet the world's richest person in every decade for the last 200 years

What did it take to be the richest person in the world in 1820, 1850 or 1900? And how does that compare to today?

College Degrees That Actually Help Make You Money (ranked)

A bachelor’s degree can mean earning $1,432 weekly, but some majors far exceed this. This ranking reveals the top-paying degrees supported by data from the BLS, PayScale, Indeed, and more. (The amounts in the headings are approximate averages.)

What your old computers and games consoles are worth today

From Atari to Amstrad and Sony to Sega, some of these computers and games consoles are worth serious money today.

From Charts to Fortunes: The Musicians Who Hit the Billion-Dollar Mark

From Charts to Fortunes: The Musicians Who Hit the Billion-Dollar Mark

Forget income tax: Here are 25 other ways bloated governments hurt your pocketbook

People automatically assume you mean income tax when you talk to them about paying taxes, but have you ever thought about all the other types of taxes and government fees and levies that erode your income and wealth? Technically, taxes are mandatory, with no direct benefit to such payments. Fees charged by governments are usually in exchange for some type of service or other benefit. A levy is often imposed on an industry or activity, but can...

Bank fees eating away at your savings? How to avoid the most common ones

You probably know when your paycheque gets deposited and roughly how much your monthly cellphone bill costs, but it might be harder to answer a fundamental question about your bank account: how much are you paying in fees?

Where does Canada rank among the world's most expensive countries?

As the cost of living crisis persists around the world, find out where people pay the most to get by.

Bank of Canada holds rates, says it will act decisively if need be

By Promit Mukherjee and David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key policy rate at 2.75%, its first pause after seven consecutive cuts, and said it would be ready to act decisively if needed to keep inflation under control. The bank, which began cutting last June, kept rates on hold as it gained more information on the impact of tariffs and said it would

Lottery winner explains the basic math which saw him win 14 jackpots

It’s common knowledge these days that the odds of someone winning the lottery are pretty miniscule. An often-cited statistic is that you’re more likely to be struck by lightning and die than choose the lucky ticket. When there are millions of possible combinations for a lottery ticket then, well, you’d need to buy a lot of lottery tickets if you wa...

Hermès leaves wealthy clients to pay for cost of Trump tariffs

The luxury company, based in France, announced that it would be hiking prices in the US to offset the impact of US President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs against the EU. View on euronews

10 Tax-Free Havens for Retirees: No Income Tax, Low Property Costs, and Sunny Climates

23 Jobs That Pay More Than People Think

21 Status Symbols That Actually Reveal You’re Not Rich

TSMC profit soars and outlook kept steady despite chip tariff woes

Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s net income was up by 60% in the first quarter, boosted by strong AI demand. View on euronews

29 Countries Where You Can Get the Best Healthcare for Cheap

Healthcare in places like the U.S. costs an arm and a leg. A hospital can charge you the price of

Martin Lewis shares ‘scary’ rule of thumb for how much you should have in your pension

The Wealthiest Rock Legends Ever (Ranked)

Mansions in Malibu don't pay for themselves. Behind every legendary guitar solo and stadium anthem sits a financial portfolio that might surprise you. After all, these remarkable performers built empires beyond their chart-topping hits.

'This is not a debt': Ukraine responds to Bloomberg’s insider report on deal with US

Negotiations with the US regarding minerals do not involve specific amounts or debts. Instead, they focus on creating a tool for joint investment and mutual benefit, according to Deputy Minister of Economy Taras Kachka during a national telethon live broadcast. “As part of the agreement, we are not discussing any specific figures,” Kachka noted. “I...

This 9.1 Percent Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

Firm Capital is a TSX dividend stock that offers you a forward yield of 9%, making it a top investment for income seekers. The post This 9.1 Percent Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the seventh time as global trade tensions escalate

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank cut interest rates Thursday for the seventh time to counter worries about economic growth fueled by President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught.

Grocery prices soar as inflation declines

Canada’s overall inflation rate dropped in March, but grocery prices continue to soar largely because of counter-tariffs on products from the U.S.

Posthaste: Trump's tariff turmoil leaves Canadian households 'few places to hide'

It’s small wonder that Americans and Canadians are anxiously watching the turbulence U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies are inflicting on stock markets.

Tech giant Nvidia’s market shake-up: What investors should know — and do — after the $277 billion drop

Despite setbacks, Nvidia's strategic initiatives and robust demand for its AI-driven products suggest a resilient trajectory

10 Grocery Shopping Mistakes Costing You a Fortune & 10 Smarter Ways to Shop

Ever walked out of the supermarket with three full bags when you were only going to buy eggs? Sure, if the impulse hits once in a while, it might not be too big of a deal. But if you're making the same mistakes every time, you're inadvertently costing yourself a fortune. To shop better and smarter, here are 10 shopping mistakes you could be making—and 10 ways to fix them.

Trump claims his tariffs are bringing in $2 billion a day - the actual figure is just a fraction of that

Trump claims his tariffs are bringing in $2 billion a day - the actual figure is just a fraction of that - The federal agency that collects tariffs estimates the U.S. has made just $500 million from the taxes since April 5

How does Canada's huge debt burden compare with other countries?

How much does your home country spend on its national debt? Discover how much debt repayments cost 25 selected countries around the world, from Argentina to America.

A 5.36% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Single Month

This monthly dividend stock could be your next big money maker. The post A 5.36% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Single Month appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

5 big things that disappear after you retire in Canada – Are you prepared?

Planning ahead is key to experiencing any financial shocks