60% of Americans carry a credit card balance — as interest rates top 20%, Fed report finds
More than half of Americans are carrying credit card balances, despite sky-high APRs.
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Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order preventing DOGE access to Social Security data is denied
The Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order blocking DOGE access to personal Social Security data has been denied.
The 60/40 portfolio 'may no longer fully represent true diversification,' BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says
When it comes to investing, a 50/30/20 allocation to stocks, bonds and private assets may become the "future standard portfolio," BlackRock's Larry Fink says.
Why No Code AI Agents Matter for Fintech in Canada
AI Innovation April 2, 2025 The Quiet Revolution of Real-time, No-Code Agents, And Fintech Canada Needs to Get in the Game Inspired by VentureBeat's article on...
35-year-old was 29 months away from getting her $247,804 student debt forgiven. Now she's stuck
Many student loan borrowers are experiencing challenges on their timeline to debt forgiveness. Here's what they can do to stay on track for the relief.
How to spring-clean your finances. It can 'make you feel more secure,' advisor says
Spring is a great time for a financial "deep clean." Steps include organizing financial documents, tidying your budget and polishing your investment portfolio.
How military spouses can manage entrepreneurship while building retirement security
Establishing a business is a time-consuming undertaking, but entrepreneurs shouldn't put their retirement security on the backburner.
Tariffs will likely raise much less money than White House projects, economists say
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said tariffs would raise about $600 billion to $700 billion a year. Economists say that's nearly impossible.
Toronto’s Most-Visited Online Casino Games
April 1, 2025 Online platforms have gradually become a major part of entertainment in Toronto. Many players explore digital libraries filled with various options, replacing the...
The federal government is phasing out paper checks. Here's who will be affected
By the fall, all federal departments and agencies will phase out the use of paper checks and switch to electronic payments, according to the White House.
OpenAI Secures $40B – What It Means for Canada
Funding April 1, 2025 The Largest Private Tech Raise in History Just Happened On March 31 2025, OpenAI announced the largest private tech raise in history...
Cliff Asness's AQR multi-strategy hedge fund returns 9% in the first quarter during tough conditions
The Apex strategy from Cliff Asness' firm, which combines stocks, macro and arbitrage trades with $3 billion in assets under management, gained 9% in Q1.
Changes at Social Security Administration may impact customer service, benefit payments, experts say
The Social Security Administration's reported plans to switch its technology systems on an accelerated timeline may put benefit payments at risk, experts warn.
Untapped Potential: Investing in Emerging Sectors
Emerging sectors are becoming one of the notable investment opportunities for private investors. With fast-growing economies, increasing digital adoption, and an increase in entrepreneurial activity, these...
Musk Expands AI Power Amidst Twitter Stake Lawsuit
AI March 31, 2025 $33B xAI-X Merger Deepens Musk’s Control Amid Fraud Lawsuit On March 282025, Elon Musk announced on X that xAI was acquiring X...