The market's dirty secret: S&P500 has doubled even as exotic indicator warns stocks could crash soon

This week marks the four-year anniversary of the bull market. But just as Wall Street was getting out the champagne, an exotic indicator warned that a crash could be around the corner.

Meet the 5 richest families in the United States

From Walmart’s founders to the Mars Inc. empire, here’s how these families earned their fortunes

Perth mum who won a $10million Lotto jackpot in 2018 defies the odds to win again

Even more remarkably, both winning tickets were purchased from the same local newsagency.

S&P/TSX composite ends higher, US markets fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up while markets in New York ended the week on a down note as a tech selloff deepened and oil prices climbed on Friday.

Why Tesla solar panels' price is a game-changer

Exploring Tesla solar panels game changing price. In Tesla’s Q2 earnings call Elon Musk dropped the little bombshell that Tesla's solar panels cost $1.49 per watt after incentives. I found that it can be even lower than that. This is a huge step forward for the price of solar power. Why?

Aritzia jumped 20% in a day: What it says about the Canadian consumer

Aritzia's rally reflects strong demand and U.S. expansion, while tariff refunds and a higher share price deserve separate attention. The post Aritzia Jumped 20% in a Day: What It Says About the Canadian Consumer appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

I’ve been working and middle class – this is the real difference

Multi-millionaire businessman rates the luxuries really worth spending your money on

Eight-figure entrepreneur Gary Ashworth became super wealthy in his 30s. Now 67, he reveals why he sold his yacht - and the symbols of wealth that are worth buying.

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They put $10,000 on a London taxi meter - then told the driver to just keep going

A group of travelers gives a longtime London cab driver the biggest fare of his career: keep driving until the taxi meter reaches $10,000. After buying their own black cab, they leave London and travel through France, Portugal and Spain before continuing into Morocco. Along the way, the driver experiences places he had never visited, stays in a castle, reunites with his son and reflects on decades spent working and helping others. The journey ends in Africa with the meter finally reaching the $10,000 goal.

One twin bought a $400,000 house. The other rented next door - 30 years later, the numbers were wild

Two identical twins make opposite housing choices: one buys a $400,000 home while the other rents the house next door. Over 30 years, their costs diverge dramatically as mortgage interest, repairs, rising rent, home appreciation, and investment returns all reshape the math. By the end, the homeowner has spent about $1.4 million while the renter has paid about $900,000, but those totals alone do not tell the full story. The comparison shows why the real cost of buying versus renting depends on far more than the monthly payment.

One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future

For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn’t fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach. That’s the case with couples who have one income. Christine Benz and Valentina Djeljosevic recently discussed the retirement planning needs of these couples, including emergency funding and Social Security filing decisions.

10 tips to reduce your grocery bill

These days, groceries are becoming more and more expensive for baskets that are less and less full. Fortunately, several strategies can help you save hundreds of dollars a year.

A 20-year-old millionaire wanted $6,800 then he checked his YouTube

The pitch sounded impressive until Financial Engineering checked the numbers. The man talked about millions of followers and helping creators dramatically grow their audiences, but Financial Engineering says his own YouTube channel had only around 500 subscribers. That raised an obvious question: if the system worked so well, why wasn't he using it to explode his own channel?

My friends think I live off the state pension but I have £135,000 in secret savings

Valerie is widowed and lives a frugal life. Her friends generously pay for things for her thinking she is hard up. But in reality, she is incredibly well-off

Woman tries to shut down a kid’s lemonade stand over a missing tax number then she gets thrown out of the hotel

A woman becomes furious when a child refuses to simply abandon his lemonade stand. She tells him she has the law on her side and tries to make the situation about permits and taxes, even though the boy is only trying to sell lemonade. Her behavior eventually costs her a place to stay for the night. Then a homeless man she looks down on gives her a perspective she never expected to hear.

America’s former richest state has fallen all the way to the bottom

Mississippi is now widely portrayed as the poorest state economy in America, with the lowest GDP per capita and one of the highest poverty rates. But the state was once among the wealthiest in the United States, creating one of the most dramatic economic reversals in American history. Its dependence on agriculture, weak investment in infrastructure and education, slow industrialization and later exposure to globalization all helped push Mississippi behind other states. This video examines how Mississippi went from first to last and whether it can still turn its economy around.

New 'Netflix tax' proposed as Lisa Nandy considers making fans of streaming services pay licence fee

Popular shows on Netflix include current top-ranked series Below, a Canadian supernatural drama starring US actor Josh Hartnett.

Mom starts side hustle with just $500. Months later, she is making thousands thanks to low-risk gig (exclusive)

Vanessa Romano tells PEOPLE why she’s keeping the corporate career she loves even as her event rental business continues to grow

What France’s spiking bond yields, rising debt mean for Canadian borrowers

Canadian borrowers may wind up paying more for some mortgages and other loans as government bond yields continue to rise worldwide, including in France.

Retirees! Don’t want to wait a year for that GIC to mature? This 9.8% dividend play pays monthly

The Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (TSX:HDIV) looks like a stellar passive income booster for those who can handle the added (managable) risks. The post Retirees! Don’t Want to Wait a Year for That GIC to Mature? This 9.8% Dividend Play Pays Monthly appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

The best mortgage rates in Canada right now

Canadian mortgage offers change daily. Bookmark this page to compare the nation’s lowest mortgage rates for insured and uninsured loans, updated multiple times a day by MortgageLogic.news. For the best reverse mortgage rates, visit our reverse mortgage page. Postmedia and Imaginative.Online Inc., parent of MortgageLogic.news, are compensated by certain mortgage providers when you click on their links in the tables on this page.

How $35,000 could be enough to build a reliable passive income portfolio

One defensive REIT could turn $35,000 into steady, tax‑free monthly income, thanks to grocery‑anchored properties, high occupancy, and conservative payouts. The post How $35,000 Could Be Enough to Build a Reliable Passive Income Portfolio appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

US markets are weighed down by an extended sell-off in the tech sector

Stocks closed lower on Wall Street as more drops for big tech companies weighed on the market. The S&P 500 lost 1.1% Friday, and the Nasdaq composite sank 2.1%. Both posted their worst week since June. The Dow Jones Industrial Average didn’t do as badly, and fell 0.3%. Chip companies pulled back some more as worries deepened about how long the frenzy over the AI buildout will last. Micron Technology fell 5.6% and Intel lost 5.8%. European and...

The most expensive substance on Earth sells for $140 million per gram

The most expensive thing you can buy isn’t a palace, a metal or even a jewel. Rather, it is a powder that most of us have never heard of. Sure, some people are willing to fork out thousands for other kinds of powders – namely illegal drugs – but you won’t find this one being snorted in the toilets of a seedy nightclub. That’s not only because of it...

Is this the most valuable coin in the world

Kind man receives a meaningful gift for his generosity

A generous act is recognized with a thoughtful gift, showing how kindness can lead to an unforgettable moment. #Generosity #Kindness #GoodDeeds

I bought a house at 23 – here's how I did it

Lauren Whelan was able to get on the property ladder by saving from a young age and making the most of Government support

I was made redundant at the hardest point in my life – here's how I recovered

Rachel Coles and Richard Falkingham are two of many workers who have lost their job at a very difficult time – here's how they turned their fortunes around

Where to safely stash cash in your house as fears grow that AI could spark a global banking meltdown

International Monetary Fund (IMF) MD Kristalina Georgieva this week said she feared 'we may end up with lots of people with shoeboxes under their beds' as fears over digital banking security grow.

I earn double my husband’s salary, but still do all the chores – I’m exhausted

One in four women are now the primary earner in the households, but expectations about housework and childcare are stuck in the past

Bank of Canada set for pair of important data drops ahead of 'live' rate decision

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will get a raft of fresh data to start next week as it weighs what could be a pivotal interest rate decision at the end of the month.

I earn £150,000 but don’t feel rich – I don’t think it’s enough to have a baby

Meet the high earners in Britain for whom getting a six-figure salary has turned out to be a blessing and a curse

TFSA millionaire goals: Here’s how much you should save monthly

Here’s a look at how to get the best out of your TFSA to get closer to your dream of being a millionaire with tax-free returns on your investments. The post TFSA Millionaire Goals: Here’s How Much You Should Save Monthly appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Market sell-offs are great news for this boring TSX stock

A market sell-off can increase demand for TMX’s trading services. Its revenue mix and valuation determine whether shareholders benefit. The post Market Sell-offs Are Great News for This Boring TSX Stock appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Strategy faces MSCI ouster under new rules, billions in passive holdings at risk

Oct 16 (Reuters) - Michael Saylor's Strategy faces potential removal from MSCI's global equity indexes under new rules adopted on Thursday, threatening billions of dollars in passive investment in the bitcoin buyer. Shares of Strategy, the world's biggest corporate bitcoin holder and a constituent of the MSCI USA and MSCI World indexes, fell 2.7% in premarket trading on Friday. MSCI said on

Americans face another painful blow to mortgages and credit cards

Americans face another painful blow to mortgages and credit cards as Fed signals more interest rate hikes - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh says he won't prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest rates at its upcoming meetings

I bought $7,027 Amazon returns pallet no one wanted - then the opening revealed the truth

A buyer opens an Amazon return pallet containing thousands of dollars' worth of automotive accessories, electronics and household products. Among the discoveries are electric vehicle chargers, pressure washers, a drone, portable air compressors and an expensive steamer. Several products are tested using an Audi R8 and other vehicles, revealing that some returned items work while others have significant problems. After checking secondhand market prices, the buyer estimates the contents could sell for approximately $3,166 against a purchase cost of $1,570.50. That represents a potential profit of roughly $1,595, although the final earnings depend on successfully reselling the products.

Thrift stores are charging retail prices for used clothes - here's what's driving the increase

Thrift shopping was once a reliable way to save money, but some secondhand items now carry prices comparable to brand-new merchandise. While resellers and younger shoppers often take the blame, market data points to a more complicated explanation involving inflation, rising operating costs and changing pricing strategies. This investigation examines who's setting these prices, why bargain hunting has become more expensive and whether thrift stores are moving away from their original purpose.

4 CRA Traps That Could Reduce Your CPP Payments

Canadian retirees can supplement their pension benefits such as the CPP with consistent dividend income for life. The post 4 CRA Traps That Could Reduce Your CPP Payments appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

He spent $120,000 on a passport - look at what happened at the next border

After years of visa restrictions and being unable to freely return to Egypt, Ammar begins pursuing a second citizenship through Saint Kitts and Nevis. The process ultimately costs about $120,000, with Yes Theory helping cover part of the expense, but for Ammar the new passport represents far more than easier travel. He describes missing major family milestones, dealing with repeated visa scrutiny and living with constant uncertainty about where he could go next. When he finally uses the new passport to enter Europe, a border process that once caused intense anxiety takes only seconds.

How to avoid a big tax bill on your RRSP in retirement

A proven drawdown strategy can help avoid a big tax hit on your RRSP in retirement. The post How to Avoid a Big Tax Bill on Your RRSP in Retirement appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Ontario court clarifies future of Baffinland's financial uncertainty

Baffinland has been working under the shadow of financial uncertainty for months as it tries to keep it's Nunavut mine afloat. This week, an Ontario court clarified what comes next for the company. Arty Sarkisian has more.

US producer prices post largest gain in 4-1/2 years; retail sales beat expectations

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - US producer prices increased by the most in 4-1/2 years in September amid rising costs for goods and services, the latest indication of inflation broadening out beyond energy products. The report from the Labor Department on Thursday also showed large rises last month in key components that go into the calculation of the main inflation measures

Smart ways Canadians can cut retirement costs

Why costs linger: Many retirees keep paying for big-ticket items like multiple vehicles, large homes, or ongoing family support, even when they no longer fit their lifestyle. Where to cut: Downsizing, selling underused assets, and reducing recurring costs like storage units or high-fee investments can significantly improve retirement cash flow. Impact of trimming: Reducing unnecessary expenses early in retirement safeguards savings, boosts financial security, and lets you spend more on experiences that bring joy.

Canada’s housing market takes 'step back' amid higher mortgage rates

Canadian home sales fell 2.3 per cent month over month in September as higher mortgage rates weighed on buyers, according to figures released Friday by the Canadian Real Estate Association.

How I eliminated $43k of debt in seven months using the 'snowball method'

I bought an abandoned container - then I realized it was full of valuable items

A storage auction buyer pays $2,205 for an abandoned PODS container packed with furniture, boxes and personal belongings. As the contents are unpacked, the collection includes expensive-looking artwork, crystal glassware, vintage video games, household appliances and decorative antiques. Among the more unusual discoveries are a nine-foot Christmas tree and an ornate chandelier resembling an Italian design listed online for $1,100. After reviewing the items, the buyer estimates the container's total resale value at approximately $12,280. That leaves a potential profit of $10,075 before additional selling expenses, although the actual return will depend on how much the items eventually sell for.

Government of Canada jobs for students that pay up to $34 an hour are open in these cities

Work experience isn't required.

China looks far less indebted than America until you count the debt hidden across its economy - over 300% of GDP

China appears to have a much smaller government debt problem than the United States, but the official numbers leave out huge amounts of borrowing. Local governments, state-owned companies and other government-linked entities have accumulated enormous liabilities, pushing the broader estimate above 300% of GDP. The video explains why China’s debt is so difficult to measure — and why the country’s massive government-owned assets change the equation.