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State of the Netherlands nationalises SNS REAAL

The Minister of Finance, in close consultation with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has nationalised SNS Reaal. Savings deposits of clients are secure and the service provision of SNS REAAL has been safeguarded. The intervention has averted grave threats to financial stability and the economy. Source

Watch: 5 questions on identity theft

In 2024, identity fraud was one of the three most reported types of fraud in Canada, according to the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre (CAFC). To help Canadians protect themselves, we asked Carl Davies, head of fraud and identity at Equifax Canada, to explain how identity fraud works and how

Retirement planning advice for people who don’t use an advisor

Given that the financial media has long spent an inordinate amount of space on the topic of retirement, it seems the time was right for a retirement club devoted to Canadians on or near the cusp of retirement. A few months ago, the Retirement Club for Canadians was launched by

When is open banking coming to Canada? Ottawa says “at the earliest opportunity”

The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at its “earliest opportunity” as some advocates warn the project’s momentum may have stalled. Open banking or consumer-driven banking, as Ottawa calls it, is about allowing Canadians and businesses to securely share their financial data with

Watch: AI and identity theft—what Canadians need to know

Every day, Canadians receive countless scam calls, texts and emails from fraudsters trying to steal personal information. AI is making it harder to tell what’s real and what’s not. We asked Carl Davies, head of fraud and identity at Equifax Canada, for his tips on preventing identity fraud.

Expected Returns in the Stock Market

A reader asks: I was reading your post “3% Market Returns For The Next Decade” and it got me thinking about something you wrote about a few years ago — the John Bogle Expected Return Formula. I don’t remember how you were able to get the numbers to

Grandfather Says: The Continuing Chronicles of Elaine, Part 69

The following was written by my late wife Elaine. She wrote a long book, a diary really, from which this is one passage: My Mother’s Piano Talent I have a yellowed, brittle newspaper clipping, not dated, about a recital which was probably in the late 1920s or early

How Do New Windows and Doors Help Your Finances Long-Term?

Upgrading your windows and doors is one of the most cost-effective home improvements you can make to enhance both the aesthetic appeal and the energy efficiency of your property. While the upfront cost might seem significant, these improvements can save you money in the long run and even

16 Billion Passwords Exposed From Apple, Facebook, and Google—5 Critical Moves to Protect Your Accounts

A jaw-dropping password exposure has rocked the internet: a massive cache of 16 billion credentials—spanning Apple, Facebook, Google, and more—has leaked online. With infostealer malware and misconfigured databases fueling this crisis, nearly everyone’s digital life could be at risk. This isn’t just tech hype—it’s a serious wake-up call

Why the Iconic V-8 Pickup Is Dying

Remember when a pickup truck growled to life with a V-8 engine roaring under the hood? That era is disappearing fast, and if you love raw power, it’s a wake-up call. From sales slumps to strict emissions rules, the V-8 pickup is losing ground—and that matters whether you

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