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Packers QB Jordan Love ties record for NFL's highest-paid player with massive contract

Jordan Love's four-year, $220 million contract extension ties him with Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence for the title of the NFL's highest-paid player.

10 Life-Changing Budgeting Strategies for Financial Freedom

Achieving financial freedom often begins with well-informed budgeting strategies that empower individuals to take control of their finances. Understanding where your money comes from and where it’s going can create a solid foundation for building wealth and making informed financial decisions. Watch the following slides to learn how to start budgeting like a pro and begin your journey to financial freedom.

Russia’s economy is struggling from sanctions, western officials say. Here’s why

High inflation, rising interest rates and labour shortages are undermining Moscow's claims of a strong economy, western officials say.

7 ways to know you’re financially thriving (despite how it might feel)

Russia's Central Bank hikes interest rate as inflation soars

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Central Bank on Friday raised its key lending rate to its highest level in more than two years to stem soaring inflation in an overheated economy hit by Western sanctions in response to Moscow's military action in Ukraine.

The annual salary you need to earn to be in the top 1% in every US state

Rising costs: 40% of Americans struggle to make ends meet

A significant portion of the American population is experiencing financial stress, as indicated by a... The post Rising costs: 40% of Americans struggle to make ends meet appeared first on The Independent News.

I saved £30,000 in 2 years - all while working a minimum wage job

I set myself a goal of becoming a millionaire in 10 years.

Billionaire Warren Buffett’s 5 top tips for making your fortune

Insurance Hacks: How to slash your premiums and save big

Sangita Patel reveals top tips to ensure you're not overspending on home and car insurance. Plus find out how even your profession can lead to significant savings.

How to Earn $14,000 Per Year in Tax-Free Income and Maximize Your CPP Payout

The difference between the maximum and average CPP payout is $1,094/month. To collect the maximum CPP, you need an alternate source of income. The post How to Earn $14,000 Per Year in Tax-Free Income and Maximize Your CPP Payout appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Shanghai launches $13.8 billion in funds to boost integrated circuit, biomedicine, AI sectors

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's commercial hub Shanghai on Friday announced 100 billion yuan ($13.79 billion) in funds to boost its integrated circuit, biomedicine and artificial intelligence (AI) industries. The fund for the AI sector will focus on fields including intelligent chips, software, autonomous driving and intelligent robots, Shanghai's government said in a statement. The money will be

Turkey's Erdogan announces $30 billion in incentives for high tech areas

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey will launch a $5 billion package to boost its annual production of electric vehicles to one million cars, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday, adding that Ankara would unveil other incentive packages for high tech areas totalling $30 billion. Erdogan, speaking in Istanbul, said Turkey had paved the way for EV makers to invest in Turkey, namely via China's largest EV

C$ posts longest losing streak in six years as oil falls

By Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened for an eighth straight day against its U.S. counterpart on Friday as oil prices fell and after the Bank of Canada cut interest rates further earlier in the week. The loonie was trading 0.1% lower at 1.3835 per U.S. dollar, or 72.28 U.S. cents. Earlier in the session, the currency touched 1.3848, matching the eight-month low that

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is already breaking box office records, with more possible soon

“ Deadpool & Wolverine ” has gotten off to a supercharged start at the box office, breaking the Thursday preview record for an R-rated movie. The comic-book film sold an estimated $38.5 million worth of movie tickets from preview screenings Thursday, Disney said Friday.

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $2,150 Per Year in Passive Income

Earning $2,150 per year or more in tax-free passive income is not daunting for TFSA investors. The post How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $2,150 Per Year in Passive Income appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Loblaw’s $500M settlement: Did the national boycott impact their bottom-line profit?

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd. say they have agreed to pay $500-million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding their involvement in an alleged bread price-fixing scheme. The class-action case was brought against a group of companies that includes Loblaw and the Weston companies, Metro, Walmart Canada, Giant Tiger and Sobeys owner Empire Co. Ltd. This comes as Loblaw reported its second-quarter profit decreased compared with a year ago amid a month-long national boycott of the company. Anne Gaviola has more on the class action case and whether or not the May boycott made a significant dent in the grocery giant’s bottom line.

MEG Energy announces dividend as it reaps Trans Mountain expansion benefits

CALGARY — MEG Energy announced a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share as it reported earnings of $136 million, saying a successful start-up of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has helped generate better prices for its oil.

Salary Story: I Went From $175,000 To $245,000 With Just One Job Change

In our series Salary Stories, women with long-term career experience open up about the most intimate details of their jobs: compensation. It’s an honest look at how real people navigate the complicated world of negotiating, raises, promotions and job loss, with the hope it will give young people more insight into how to advocate for themselves — and maybe take a few risks along the way. Been in the workforce for at least five years and...

As a first-time homebuyer, how much money do you really need for closing costs?

Buying a home comes down to more than just the downpayment and the mortgage costs. Here's what to know about closing fees and and rebates available to first-time homebuyers.

New data pulls back the curtain on Trump’s tips proposal

During the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, presidential nominee Donald Trump promoted his proposal to eliminate taxes on tips. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is on board with Trump's plan, introducing a bill that would eliminate federal income taxes on tips. Cruz's bill has been dubbed the No Taxes On Tips Act of 2024. But Axios' Emily P...

How Much Do You Need to Earn to Live in a Major U.S. City?

Living in a major metropolitan area doesn’t come cheap. To survive comfortably you’ll need to earn at least six figures, according to a new study. If you’re single, you’ll need to earn at least $96,500 a year before taxes, and two parents supporting two children will need at least $235,000, Knewz.com has learned. The above salaries are required to ...

Harris will carry Biden's economic record into the election. She hopes to turn it into an asset

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key question is looming for Vice President Kamala Harris as she edges closer to gaining the Democratic presidential nomination: Can she turn the Biden-Harris economic record into a political advantage in a way that President Joe Biden failed to do?

Walmart Canada gives 40,000 hourly workers pay raise

Walmart says it’s spending $53 million to lift hourly wages for 40,000 of its workers across Canada, effective this month. Anne Gaviola has more on why the big box retail giant’s recent pay raise and hiring spree bucks current labour market trends.

Beginning Investors: 3 TSX Stocks I’d Buy With $500 Right Now

These TSX stocks are easy to follow and high-quality companies you can commit to owning long term, making them some of the best to buy now. The post Beginning Investors: 3 TSX Stocks I’d Buy With $500 Right Now appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Why Movies Are So Expensive (And How To Fix It)

We live in the era of the flopbuster - $200, $300 or even $400 Million movies that are so big and expensive, they just can't succeed. But why? Why are films so expensive to make now? Well, join me as I break it down.

5 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

Are you looking for some Canadian stocks for a long-term investment? These evergreen stocks can help you generate wealth and passive income. The post 5 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

How Much Cash Do You Need to Quit Work and Live Off Dividend Income?

Canadians should start making dividend income as soon as possible, as they could even live off of it in retirement! The post How Much Cash Do You Need to Quit Work and Live Off Dividend Income? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Umicore suspends construction of $2.76B battery materials plant in Ontario

Umicore says it has halted spending on a $2.76-billion battery materials plant in eastern Ontario.

Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a $3.9 billion deficit in the first two months of the fiscal year.

Where Will Fairfax Financial Stock Be in 5 Years?

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) stock looks like a bargain after its latest acquisition! The post Where Will Fairfax Financial Stock Be in 5 Years? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Average net worth of Americans by age — see how you compare

Retirees: Supplement Your CPP Payments With These 2 Dividend Stocks

Here's why Canadian retirees can consider holding high dividend clean energy stocks such as Brookfield Renewable and supplement the CPP. The post Retirees: Supplement Your CPP Payments With These 2 Dividend Stocks appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Bristol Myers second-quarter results beat expectations, helped by new drugs

By Michael Erman (Reuters) - Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb posted better-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by growth from new products like anemia treatment Reblozyl and heart drug Camzyos as well as from its top-seller, blood thinner Eliquis. Eliquis is expected to have revenue curtailed when the U.S. Medicare health plan for people over age 65 institutes negotiated drug prices

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix to invest $6.8 billion in South Korea chip plant

By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -The world's second-largest maker of memory chips, SK Hynix, said on Friday it had decided to invest about 9.4 trillion won ($6.8 billion) in its first chip plant in the South Korean city of Yongin. The Nvidia supplier, which reported on Thursday its highest earnings since 2018 and flagged rising AI chip demand, has been planning investment since 2019 on four new

Millionaires reveal 8 frugal habits that helped them get rich

Could more interest rate cuts come from Bank of Canada?

In the latest edition of Your Money, personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq joins Antony Robart to discuss Wednesday's Bank of Canada interest rate cut and the impact it will have on Canadians.

Apollo Funds to take IGT Gaming, Everi private in $6.3 billion deal

By Nathan Gomes (Reuters) -Private equity firm Apollo Funds will take International Game Technology's gaming and digital business and Everi Holdings private in an all-cash deal that values the combined business at $6.3 billion, the companies said on Friday. Shares of IGT jumped 16%, while casino platform provider Everi rose 38% in premarket trading. The deal is the latest sign of a resurgence

My friends earn more than me – how do I tell them I can’t afford our plans?

My friends earn more than me – how do I tell them I can’t afford our plans? - Would you really judge your friends if they earned less than you?

Business Matters: Loblaw facing probe over claims customers can’t delete PC Optimum accounts

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has opened an investigation into allegations that some Loblaw customers have been unable to delete their PC Optimum accounts. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Wednesday July 24, 2024.

My Top 5 Dividend Stocks for Passive Income Investors to Buy in August

These five dividend payers are some of the top stocks on the TSX and among Canada's best passive income-generating investments. The post My Top 5 Dividend Stocks for Passive Income Investors to Buy in August appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Report: Packers make Jordan Love the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback

The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Jordan Love have agreed to a four-year, $220 million contract extension, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday.

This U.S. State Is One of the Best Places to Retire for Low Crime, Taxes, and an Affordable Cost of Living

Plus, it is a beloved mountain destination with excellent outdoor recreation.

Campbell: Is an NHL Team Being In a No-Tax State a Deciding Factor in Success?

Is being in a no-tax state enough to make an NHL team a Stanley Cup contender? No, because management still matters. But that doesn't mean it shouldn't be addressed.

Scotiabank says technical issues disrupting salary payments is fixed

TORONTO — Scotiabank says it has fixed an issue that caused some account holders not to receive their pay and other deposits Friday.

$2 Billion Pentagon Error May Lead to Additional Weapons for Ukraine

This error led to an initial overstatement of $6.2 billion in aid sent to Kyiv.

2024 Major League Baseball Signing Bonuses

Signing bonuses for the selections through competitive balance round A in the 2024 Major League Baseball amateur draft:

How Much Cash Should You Travel With?

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What's the most expensive home you could afford?

Use this tool to calculate the most expensive home you could buy based on your income and passing the mortgage “stress test."

Budget support from US: Ambassador explains when Ukraine will receive all promised funds

In the fall, Ukraine will receive all the funds that were allocated by the United States this spring, according to a statement by Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova. "$60 billion was allocated (referring to the aid package from the United States approved this spring - ed.), of which $7.9 billion is direct budgetary assistan...