The government of British Columbia says landlords will not be allowed to increase rents by more than three percent in 2025. The government announced that the change, which is linked to inflation, will come into force on January 1. This year, the permitted rent increase is 3.5 percent. “At a time when we know renters […]
Open this photo in the gallery: Leah, 67, is a professional earning $175,000 a year. She is still working to build up her savings and pay off the remaining mortgage – about $92,800 – on her and Mark’s home in a small southern Ontario town.Nick Iwanyshyn/The Globe and Mail Mark and Leah have suffered some […]
It’s not just cash-strapped shoppers who need to save every penny. Wealthier consumers want to save money, and they’re a key group that’s driven the continued rapid growth of America’s largest retailer. Walmart delivered another stunning result on Thursday, reporting a 4.8% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue to $169.3 billion. Second-quarter sales rose 4.2%, beating […]
ASHWAUBENON (NBC 26) – A proposal from the presidential campaign could result in workers getting more money in their wallets – if they get tips. In the race for the White House, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris support the idea of not taxing tips from restaurant waiters. Tips earned in […]
Maureen had a tradition with her third grade class. Each year, she and her students would read The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco and spend the afternoon working on a craft related to the story. Students would decorate their own fabric squares—and Maureen would sew them together. She kept each quilt long after each class […]
