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Here's the number of Canadians who reach $1 million by retirement — and 3 steps to help you get there. Are you close?

The keys to get into the seven-figure club

Build a cash-gushing passive-income portfolio with just $40,000

Building a passive income portfolio can be as simple as investing in dividend ETFs or prudently in individual stocks more tailored to your income goals. The post Build a Cash-Gushing Passive-Income Portfolio With just $40,000 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Oprah Winfrey's $4.8BN real estate portfolio is revealed

Superstar talk show host Oprah Winfrey hit the stage in Sydney on Thursday for her first appearance on her Australian speaking tour.

Use our calculator to find out how much your Tube journey will cost after Sadiq Khan hikes fares

Simply enter in the station you plan to depart and arrive to, and our online calculator will figure out how much your Tube journey will cost under the proposed fare increase.

Record profits, rising fees: Are Canada’s big six banks cashing in on you?

Canadian banks are doing incredibly well right now. The big six financial institutions just posted some of their highest earnings in years, with billions in ... Read more This article appeared first on Mastermind Quotes.

Quebec $46M lottery winner faces the ultimate retirement decision

Boucher is the third Quebecer to claim a major prize in August, and while he can retire on his $46M win, he isn't sure that's his plan

Iranians seek portable wealth as hedge against falling currency after war with Israel

When it comes to financial security for Iran’s jittery public after the 12-day war with Israel, all that glitters is gold — and for many, it remains the most trusted hedge against inflation, sanctions and a weakening rial currency. (AP Video by Saeed Sarmadi)

Wall Street is quiet as it waits for the Federal Reserve's announcement in the afternoon

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market remains largely quiet on Wednesday as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say in the afternoon about where interest rates may be heading.

Food prices could be going up next year, report says

A trip to the grocery store could cost you more next year, according to a report from Dalhousie University.

Canada's CIBC quarterly profit rises on strength in capital markets unit

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, driven by robust performance in its capital markets division. U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on major Canadian industries stirred market volatility that triggered more trading, boosting banks' capital markets divisions. The capital markets segment's net income jumped 58.4% to C$548

7 things you might be wasting your money on – and 4 you should pay more for

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points amid bank earnings, US markets rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained ground on Wednesday as investors sifted through earnings from the country's largest leaders, while U.S. markets also rose.

How a digital banking scam left Manitoba seniors facing a massive debt — what you can learn from their case

Rising fraud cases show why Canadians need stronger protections and faster reporting

Etoro launches paid subscription: With a debit card and cashback paid in shares is it worth joining?

The new subscription gives access to features that were previously only available to those with a balance of $25,000 or more.

Saving or investing? Ask your future self…

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Fed set to cut interest rates: Here's why central banks could start hiking again next year

The Federal Reserve is set to cut US interest rates later today, followed by an identical move from the Bank of England next week.

Reinsurance giant Swiss Re sets $4.5 billion income target for 2026

Swiss reinsurance company Swiss Re is targeting a group net income of $4.5 billion in 2026, it announced on Friday, as it presented an updated strategy for the year ahead. The plan includes the introduction next year of a sustainable annual share buyback programme starting at $500 million, contingent on the company meeting its 2025 earnings target....

I’m 39 with £56k in pensions – can I save enough to retire on £40k a year?

Warren Buffett used to gift his family $10K every Christmas until he noticed they spent it fast — here are 4 better ways to use a holiday windfall

Methods the Oracle of Omaha would approve of

Amazon to pay 510 million euros to settle tax probe in Italy - sources

MILAN, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Amazon has agreed with Italy's tax collection agency to pay 510 million euros ($582 million) to settle a tax dispute in the country, two sources close to the matter said on Wednesday. However, in an unusual development, Milan's prosecutors are in disagreement with the accord between the revenue agency and the U.S. tech company and plan to continue their investigation,

Top 10 finfluencers to follow for money-saving tips

Who are the top finfluencers to follow for the best investing tips?

Invest $10,000 in this dividend stock for $580 in passive income

There’s no shortage of passive-income investments on the market. Here’s one that can provide $580 in annual dividends. The post Invest $10,000 in This Dividend Stock for $580 in Passive Income appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

5 reasons to buy and hold this Canadian stock forever

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is a Canadian stock that merits a long holding period. The post 5 Reasons to Buy and Hold This Canadian Stock Forever appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Don’t tax investors who hold cash in their stocks and shares ISAs, Reeves urged

Experts are calling for short-term exemptions to protect 'genuine investors'

The 21 celebrity billionaires, ranked by riches

From iconic actors to legendary musicians, meet the world's billionaire celebrities.

Britons pay even more income tax than the French, Germans and Americans, warns OECD

Britons are paying even more taxes on their income and capital gains than the French or Germans - with the burden climbing to the highest in nearly half a century.

1 magnificent dividend stock down 14% to buy and hold for decades

This Canadian dividend star has increased its distribution in each of the past 25 years. The post 1 Magnificent Dividend Stock Down 14% to Buy and Hold for Decades appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Silver price hits record high and is up 80% in the past year - can it continue its winning streak?

The precious metal is up more than 80 per cent in the past year to around $61 an ounce, well above its previous 1980 peak of $49.50.

Is Mumbai Truly India’s Strongest Financial Capital?

Discover Mumbai, India’s leading commercial and financial powerhouse. This video explores the city’s economic strength, business districts, major industries, infrastructure, and its role in driving India’s growth. #Mumbai #FinancialCapital #IndiaGrowth #Economy #UrbanLife

Utah reportedly enters landmark private equity agreement raising half a billion dollars

The Utes make history in the new era.

At 36, I’m a middle-income millennial – I’ve been financially screwed

How much you could save for retirement if you invested £3 a day

Investing over a long period of time can lead to impressive returns - even if you're investing small amounts

Bank of Montreal's fourth-quarter profit rises on capital markets strength

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Bank of Montreal reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, as its capital markets unit benefited from a dealmaking rebound and rallying equity markets. On an adjusted basis, it reported a profit of C$2.51 billion ($1.80 billion) or C$3.28 per share, for the quarter ended October 31, compared with C$1.54 billion, or C$1.90 per share, a year earlier. ($1 = 1.3966

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase

NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.

Italy’s banking clash: MPS, Mediobanca, and their billionaire backers

Although the EU is pushing for greater banking consolidation in Europe, the reality in Italy is proving complicated. View on euronews

How good are public sector pensions - and should they be cut? This is Money podcast

Public sector pensions deliver a far better deal than the retirement funds most people in the private sector save into - how can we fill that gulf?

Better tools are available for investors navigating global financial risks

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Powerball jackpot jumps to $875 million - the second biggest this year

Powerball jackpot jumps to $875 million - the second biggest this year - Four people purchased tickets which netted them $1 million during Saturday’s prize draw - but the big prize is still up for grabs

Canada's TD Bank quarterly profit rises on interest income boost

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Toronto-Dominion Bank reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, as the Canadian lender was helped by an increase in its income from interests. The bank reported adjusted net income of C$3.91 billion, or C$2.18 per share, in the three months ended October 31, compared with C$3.21 billion, or C$1.72 per share, in the year-ago period. (Reporting by Pritam Biswas in

This entrepreneur is on track to make $23,000 this year. How does she spend it?

“It was hard to accept financial aid from my parents, but it actually brought us closer together”

EU Commission aims to make Europe's financial markets more attractive

The European Commission plans to fundamentally streamline and modernize the complex financial market rules for European Union countries. The planned reforms aim to improve the competitiveness of the EU's financial markets by harmonizing regulations for trading venues and streamlining supervisory processes. This includes plans to transfer supervisor...

I paid off £85k of debt by getting money-savvy – here are my 13 golden rules

Business matters: Microsoft pledges $7.5B AI investment in Canada for next 2 years

Global tech giant Microsoft says its pledge to spend a "landmark" $7.5 billion over two years in Canada will go towards developing artificial intelligence infrastructure and capacity. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Dec. 9, 2025.

Which major world currencies are hardest to fake?

Find out which countries have the most and least counterfeited currencies, and the measures banks take to stop fake cash entering circulation.

Cut unnecessary costs with one simple change to your banking

Stop overpaying for your chequing account. Discover how Canadians can access low- and no-fee banking, save hundreds each year, and easily switch accounts without the hassle.

SpaceX to pursue 2026 IPO raising above $25 billion, source says

Dec 9 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's SpaceX is pursuing an initial public offering next year, looking to raise more than $25 billion, with a valuation over $1 trillion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. SpaceX has started discussions with banks about the public listing, which could be around June or July, the person said. Musk had said in 2020 that SpaceX planned to list

Wall Street surges as cooler inflation makes December rate cut all but certain

Today's reading took on increased importance, too. It's the final inflation reading ahead of the Fed's December decision on a potential interest rate cut.

CRA just released new 2026 tax brackets

New 2026 CRA tax brackets can cut “bracket creep” so plan around them to ensure more compounding, and consider Manulife for dependable dividend income. The post CRA Just Released New 2026 Tax Brackets appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

2 weeks into leadership, Yukon premier tables budget and blames Liberals for it

Yukon Premier and Finance Minister Currie Dixon tabled a supplemental budget that pegs the territory’s surplus at $12.5 – significantly less than the $82 million initially projected back in March .

Ranking the world's richest people

The combined net worth of the top ten individuals totals £1.829 trillion.