Financial Insights That Matter Microsoft leadership has been putting a lot of weight on , and several of its business decisions of late appear to center on getting more people into that subscription service. One of those projects was called Keystone, a dedicated streaming device that would let Game Pass customers play Xbox titles without […]
Cash News There is a cost for virtually everything — including, it turns out, paying in cash. That’s because of a trend in recent years in which some businesses will actually refuse to accept cash, or charge you a fee if you want to pay for something in cash. It may seem unfair to be […]
Financial Insights That Matter GATINEAUQC, June 28, 2024 /CNW/ – Persons with disabilities face significant barriers to financial security, making it hard to cover the costs of today, or save for the expenses of tomorrow. To assist with financial pressures, the Canada Disability Benefit will provide a social safety net between existing federal benefits such […]
Financial Insights That Matter ESSEN, Germany (AP) — For most of this century, Germany racked up one economic success after another, dominating global markets for high-end products like luxury cars and industrial machinery, selling so much to the rest of the world that half the economy ran on exports. Jobs were plentiful, the government’s financial […]
Financial Insights That Matter TORONTO (Reuters) – The Bank of Canada on Wednesday trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points for the second month in row, bringing it down to 4.5%, and said more cuts were likely if inflation continued to cool in line with forecasts. MARKET REACTION: [CAD/] LINK: COMMENTS STEPHEN BROWN, […]
Cash News If you’re weighing the pros and cons of a leased vehicle versus a financed car, one of the considerations that should be top of mind is car insurance. Does insurance coverage get rolled into your lease payments? Will leasing companies require you to carry extra coverage that could be more expensive? While leasing […]
Cash News A wedding should be a time for celebration with your spouse, family, and friends — not a financial burden that leaves you stressed out and overwhelmed. Unfortunately, weddings don’t come cheap, and the expense can take a toll on even the happiest couples. In 2023, the average wedding cost $35,000, according to a […]
Financial Insights That Matter A crypto millionaire has hidden millions of dollars worth of treasure across the United States — and published a book on how to find it. Jon Collins-Black revealed last month that he concealed valuables ranging from Olympic gold medals and rare trading cards to historical artifacts and crypto in five puzzle […]
Financial Insights That Matter BERLIN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 15: German Finance Minister Christian Lindner gives a statement to the media at the Chancellery following the weekly government cabinet meeting on November 15, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. The topic was a ruling by the German Constitutional Court declaring that the coalition government’s shift of federal money […]
Financial Insights That Matter (Reuters) – Canada’s BlackBerry said on Monday Tim Foote will succeed Steve Rai as chief financial officer, effective immediately, as the cybersecurity company looks separate its internet of things (IoT) and cybersecurity businesses. Foote, who has been with the company for close to a decade, was most recently CFO of the […]