Financial Insights That Matter Taxes 2024: Experts from CIBC and TD Bank say the first home savings account (FHSA) is a great way to build up a downpayment to enter the housing market. (GETTY) · Vesnaandjic via Getty Images Tapping the right tax breaks is key when saving for, buying, or selling a home in […]
Financial Insights That Matter Bitcoin (BTC-USD) surged on Wednesday to break above $60,000, putting it within striking distance of its all-time high as enthusiasm for the world’s largest cryptocurrency reached a frenzy last seen during a 2021 boom. The digital asset climbed as high as $63,900, touching its highest intraday point since November 2021, before […]
Financial Insights That Matter Dog-themed meme coin Shiba Inu SHIB/USD has surged by 208% so far in 2024, catapulting its market capitalization to $18.28 billion. What Happened: Currently positioned at number 12, Shiba Inu’s consistent rally since the beginning of Q4 2024 has led crypto analysts to forecast its potential rise into the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. […]
Financial Insights That Matter The credibility of Germany’s public finances has suffered due to the creation of special investment funds worth hundreds of billions of euros and they should be restored to the regular budget, according to the OECD. After Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling coalition created a €100 billion ($110 […]
Financial Insights That Matter RE/MAX says Saskatoon was Canada’s fastest-growing luxury real estate market in the first two months of 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kayle Neis · The Canadian Press RE/MAX Canada says luxury home sales are booming by double-digits across Canada, but remain below the COVID-19-era peak. Saskatoon had Canada’s fastest-growing luxury market in the […]
Financial Insights That Matter Time is fast running out to qualify for £200 in free cash from Lloyds Bank. Savers switching to the bank currently get a £200 cash incentive when doing so, but there are just three days left to start your switch and collect the funds. The offer ends on Tuesday, December 10. […]
Cash News A first-time home buyer grant could be the essential element you need to buy a new home. Thankfully, Texas first-time home buyer grants offer big savings if you know where to find them. Learn about how to get assistance to overcome two of the biggest financial barriers to homeownership: down payments and closing […]
Financial Insights That Matter More than one-third of Canadians say they are in a cycle of financial shame, according to a recent study from Coast Capital. (Getty Images) · d3sign via Getty Images Have your feelings around money impacted your relationships or caused you to put off important financial tasks? If so, you may be […]
Financial Insights That Matter MicroStrategy Inc. bought another 12,000 Bitcoin for $821.7 million, the second-largest purchase by the enterprise-software maker since it began acquiring the cryptocurrency almost four years ago. The fresh hoard raised MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to around 205,000 tokens, or to more than $14 billion. The tokens were bought from Feb. 26 […]
Financial Insights That Matter Elon Musk has ignited speculation regarding the potential creation of a U.S. Bitcoin BTC/USD strategic reserve. This comes as Bitcoin’s value soars past the $100,000 mark, following the victory of President-elect Donald Trump. What Happened: According to a report Musk’s hints at a significant shift in the Bitcoin and crypto market […]