Is term life insurance right for you?

By Farhana Uddin // Sun Life   Think life insurance isn’t for you? You may want to think again. Whether you’re married, single, childless or a parent, are there people in your life who rely on you? If they could face financial hardship without you, you may want to help protect them with life insurance….

Tupperware: Lessons from an Imminent Bankruptcy and a Missed Adaptation

If you’ve been following business news, you’ve likely heard about Tupperware, an iconic company that, in 2024, is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. Once a household name in the home goods industry, Tupperware was a social phenomenon with its famous “Tupperware parties” that dominated the 1960s. But today, this once-revolutionary model seems outdated. How…

Have Your Latte and Drink it Too

Jim Wang is the financial expert behind Wallet Hacks, a personal finance blog that shares his best strategies and tactics for getting ahead financially. He says that it comes to savings, don’t sweat the small stuff and think bigger picture. I drink coffee every morning. I get it from a drip coffee maker because I can…

What to do with your tax refund

Save it, spend it, or do a bit of both – we’ve got ways that may help you stretch your tax refund. While not everyone looks forward to tax time (who really likes filling out forms anyways?), for many Canadians it means they can expect a refund on money paid in taxes. Whether it’s from…

5 essential mental health tips for kids

By Dialogue A child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. And while not all mental health issues can be prevented, there are steps you can take. Good mental health is an important part of healthy child development. It helps them build positive behaviour, emotional, social and communication skills. It also lays…

What is biohacking and how can it help you?

Biohacking is do-it-yourself biology—when people, often referred to as biohackers, make changes to their lifestyles to make improvements to their overall health and well-being. If you’ve heard the term before, you might immediately start to think of sci fi-esque embedded technology meant to enhance human performance. And that’s for a good reason—more extreme biohackers leverage biotechnology…

5 types of foods that can protect the heart

This article is provided by Heart & Stroke. Try these dietary choices to support your heart health Your heart health is influenced by what foods you consume on a regular basis. Improving your diet can make a real difference to your cardiovascular system. Almost 80% of premature heart attacks and strokes can be prevented through lifestyle…

The unexpected benefits of reading

Reading is essential in everyday life—we read every time we communicate via email or text, pay bills, or even navigate traffic. But did you know that reading for personal enjoyment and learning is good (and low-cost!) entertainment but can also bring many other benefits? Here are some ways that losing yourself in a good book…

What are superfoods and their health benefits?

Rich in vitamins and nutrients, superfoods can help amp up your diet and increase your energy. By Anna Sharratt You’ll likely find rows of superfoods in most grocery stores these days. These products promise a range of health benefits, whether it’s a nutrient-packed cereal, fermented beverage or a supplement. You might have also noticed your…

What are economic indicators?

Have you ever wondered how financial experts make their assumptions of how the economy is likely to perform over a certain time period? Where do they get their information from, is it reliable and how can it help predict what might happen in the future? Analysts have a range of economic data at their disposal that, when…

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