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Climate Alarmists Are Often Wrong But Never in Doubt

Climate Alarmists Are Often Wrong But Never in Doubt Authored by Gary Abernathy via The Empowerment Alliance, One of the most annoying things about climate doomsayers is the certainty with which they make their dire predictions, while simultaneously making excuses for all their past prognostications that failed to

Abu Dhabi Talks Bearing Fruit: Over 300 Russian, Ukrainian POWs Swapped

Abu Dhabi Talks Bearing Fruit: Over 300 Russian, Ukrainian POWs Swapped US-brokered Ukraine and Russia negotiations in the United Arab Emirates – specifically Abu Dhabi – have already borne some fruit as the warring sides Thursday reached an agreement to exchange 314 prisoners of war. US special envoy Steve

When Money is No Object, What is the Object? | YNAB

Reflections on a $270,000 pair of speakers and what they reveal about why we spend the way we do. This post explores the fine line between buying for love and buying to quiet the fear of not having the best. Source

This Is Not About Whole Life Insurance | YNAB

A surprising pitch for whole life insurance left us stressed, uncertain, and painfully aware of how little we understood our own cash flow. This story explores why the key to confident decision-making is financial clarity, not sales pitches. Source

From Shame to Strength: How Pamela Got Good With Money | YNAB

Pamela spent decades feeling like she was bad with money, despite trying every tool and financial program. Here’s how she finally got good with money and stopped worrying. Source

They Both Quit Their Jobs and Still Didn’t Worry About Money | YNAB

Andrew and his wife quit their jobs at the same time—without stress—because they knew exactly what their money was for. Their story shows how clarity, intention, and YNAB helped them stop worrying about money and start living boldly. Source

Skip the chocolates and build financial intimacy instead

Money is something many of us were taught not to talk about. Yet, finances shape everything from whether you’ll have kids or buy a home to when you’ll retire—and nothing kills a romantic spark faster than money stress. In relationships, being on the same page financially isn’t optional,

Breaking up is hard—especially when you can’t afford to leave

Living under the same roof with your former partner after a breakup is a tricky situation. It’s a tough spot some cash-strapped Canadians have found themselves in: not being able to leave the shared apartment because they don’t have enough money for a new place. Experts say they need

Stock news: Dividend hikes, earnings results, and what moved Canadian stocks this week

Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week. Suncor ATS Brookfield Thomson Reuters BCE Canada Goose Featured RRSP Accounts featured EQ Bank Build your retirement savings with 1.50% interest, tax-deferred contributions and zero fees. go to site featured Registered GIC rate Earn a guaranteed 2.75% in

Unexpected money? Here’s what Canada taxes—and what it doesn’t

It could have been a lucky night at the blackjack table that netted you a surprise stack of cash last year. Or perhaps a more sombre life event like the passing of a relative left you with unexpected money in your hands, having been bequeathed to you in

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