How to sell your house

New Zealand’s housing market might have turned a corner, but it is still a tough time to be a seller. While activity and prices are picking up, there is large amount of stock on the market, and it is keeping a lid on prices. In January, the Real Estate Institute reported a “days to sell” […]

How to make sense of Canadian labels

Shoppers have been caught up in the buy Canadian fervour since U.S. President Donald Trump started threatening 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods, which began on Tuesday. But with the duties now in effect and Canadian retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion worth of American products also in play, many are taking their commitment […]

How to date on a budget

Almost everything has become more expensive in the past few years — even looking for love. “Similar to their day-to-day lives, (people) are making adjustments in the dating world as well in terms of how much they’re going to spend,” said Gayle Ramsay, head of everyday banking, segment and customer growth at the Bank of […]

How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters | Money

NEW YORK (AP) — If you live in a part of the world prone to wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can make sure you’re financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance. The Federal Emergency Management Association and the Red Cross advise that households gather important documents and contacts in a safe place, take photographs or record […]

What to know and how to avoid crowds in Rome this year

Vatican City is the world’s smallest country by size and population. That’s not stopping an estimated 32 million travelers from visiting this year for Jubilee 2025, a year-long global celebration among those of the Catholic faith. The Jubilee is a time of pilgrimage, prayer, reflection and a renewal of faith, said Jubilee spokesperson Caterina Rigoni. […]

How to get to Komodo Island? Jetstar Asia to fly from Singapore

Jetstar Asia will launch direct flights linking Singapore to Labuan Bajo, the Indonesian town considered the “gateway” to Komodo National Park, the company said. The park, a UNESCO Heritage Site inscribed in 1991, is home to several thousand Komodo dragons, the largest species of lizard in the world, according to UNESCO. Komodo National Park is […]

Bait-and-switch mortgage rates are everywhere – here’s how to cut through the hype

A regular chore for mortgage broker Victor Tran is providing reality checks to people who find great rate deals advertised online. “It happens all the time,” Mr. Tran said. “I would say almost nine out of 10 of my conversations.” Canada’s high-cost housing market forces buyers and owners to find the best possible mortgage rate. […]