Opinion: We need to help students learn how to overcome their anxiety
Alexandra Shimo is a creativity coach, professor and author. I knew that something was different this year when it came time to grade my students’ work. In my nine years of teaching and lecturing at various universities and colleges in Ontario, I have found that some anxiety around the end of the school year is […]
How to get the most out of your student summer earnings
Summer is just starting for most kids, but for college and university students it’s already halfway over. If you have a child who is off school and working for the summer, now’s a good time to see how their bank account looks. A student’s summer earnings can cover a good chunk of the bills during […]
Biden’s team asks CEOs how to further boost the economy while Trump says business is on his side
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the campaign trail, President Joe Biden likes to take a hard thwack at corporate America. The Democrat tells voters that companies should pay more in taxes and he blames many businesses for fueling higher prices by stoking “greedflation” and “shrinkflation.” But for the past several months, top Biden administration officials have […]
How to live large with those tax cuts
Are you one of the 83% of New Zealanders over the age of 15 that’s just been promised a tax cut in the Budget? Wondering what to do with the little extra cash in your pocket? Then this is the guide for you. The extent of the Government’s long-promised tax relief was finally revealed yesterday, […]
How to boost your retirement nest egg
Saving just a small amount every week into a KiwiSaver account can make a big difference to your retirement – especially when it comes to getting the full government contribution each year. The cost of living is a daily worry for most of us and it can be tempting to put saving for your retirement […]
How to make high interest rates work in your favor
That’s not good news for people borrowing money, but it’s a great time to have savings accounts, says Ted Rossman, chief credit card analyst at Bankrate. “The biggest benefit is for savers,” Rossman says. “You can still get over 5% on a totally liquid totally federally insured savings account. The top one-year certificates of deposit […]
Opinion: Great budget, Ottawa, but how to execute it when Canada fails to retain talent?
Open this photo in gallery: People walk through the business district in downtown Toronto on July 30.Christopher Katsarov/The Globe and Mail Lisa Lalande is chief executive officer of Century Initiative. You can’t win a war if you’re unaware you’re in the fight. And right now, unbeknownst to many, Canada is fighting a global war for […]
How to halve your tax fines
Fines and surcharges will be reduced by up to 50% in the event that the taxpayer acknowledges their main debt to the tax authorities, according to the draft law that will soon be submitted to Parliament. There will also be a time limit imposed on tax audits, and an extra chance for debtors who have […]
Counterfeit eclipse glasses are selling online. Here’s how to spot them
Glasses should be worn before and after the eclipse to avoid eye damage AAS: Counterfeit eclipse glasses are ‘polluting the marketplace’ Authentic glasses are labeled ‘ISO 12312-2’ with an ISO certification label (NewsNation) — Scammers are trying to sell counterfeit solar eclipse glasses ahead of next Monday’s event. During the solar eclipse, the moon will move […]
How Maersk is evolving to become a logistics powerhouse
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Each year about 90% of world trade is transported by ship. In addition to its fleet of 672 vessels, Maersk the world’s second largest container shipping company and runs one of the globe’s largest port terminal businesses with 64 terminals. To offset […]