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GameStop’s collectibles business accounted for 45.1% of quarterly sales in its second quarter of 2026, while CEO Ryan Cohen continued buying shares with personal funds. Investors still need to weigh that progress against declining revenue and the risks of the company’s ambitious expansion plans – Shutterstock GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen keeps putting millions of dollars into his own company’s stock, giving investors a reason to take another look at the retailer that once turned Wall […]
First-time homebuyers can find HUD-approved housing counselors through the CFPB, often for little or no cost. Independent guidance can help buyers evaluate their budgets, understand mortgage terms, and prepare questions before signing loan documents – Shutterstock Buying a house can turn a perfectly sensible adult into someone frantically searching mortgage terminology at midnight. Before long, there are loan estimates, closing costs, credit requirements, and a lender who keeps mentioning points without discussing geometry. Yet first-time […]
Disability insurance is one of those financial protections most people overlook, right up until they need it. Yet it’s the very coverage that can keep your income flowing if an illness or injury suddenly takes you out of work. By replacing the paycheck your life is built around, it acts as a crucial buffer that … Read more
Here is the most valuable free move in Canadian personal finance this year: if you are a first-time home buyer and you do not have a First Home Savings Account (FHSA) yet, open one before December 31, 2026 — even if you put $0 in it. FHSA room does not start when you become eligible. It starts the year you open the account. Open in 2026 and you bank $8,000 of room. Wait until January […]
A customer holds a payment card ready at a checkout terminal. Navigating fewer open registers and shifting self-service models highlights the ongoing frustrations shoppers face during their weekly grocery trips. Shutterstock. Grocery shopping used to be relatively straightforward: grab what you need, compare a few prices, check out, and head home. Today, shoppers face a growing list of extra steps, from downloading store apps to scanning their own groceries while waiting for an employee to […]
One of the most impactful ideas I have heard came from Christopher Tan of Providend. He said that if you reduce a retirement plan to the irreducible minimum, you must have three things. That was back in 2017, a time when resources were scarce and tools were limited. Not anymore. We live in strange and […] The post Distilling Retirement Plans To The Irreducible Minimum: Turning Dreams Into Reality appeared first on Turtle Investor.
Are you throwing a party or hosting a barbeque at home? Or are you running a business that needs a regular supply of ice? You’re reading the right article if you want to know where to buy ice near me. Depending on what food and drinks you serve or what other uses of ice would serve you, numerous places sell ice near you. This article will help you fill your ice requirements by listing these […]
Taxes may be the last thing on your mind right now. The kids are studying for mid-terms and the holidays … Read more
The Canadian Financial Summit kicks off this week. Kyle at the Summit puts it this way – This Virtual Summit will cut through the fog of confusing financial jargon and build the confidence needed to seize control of your personal finances. Each speaker will pull back the curtain on their unique area of expertise. With their actionable advice and attention-grabbing speaking styles, these experienced Canadian gurus will help take your money game to the next level – […]
I love Christmas – only 67 days left, but honestly, have you seen how much some Christmas decorations cost these days? By the time you’ve bought a few baubles, some lights and a wreath for the front door, you’ve spent a small fortune, especially if you want to update The thing is, you really don’t need to spend loads to make your house look lovely for Christmas. There are so many places to pick up […]
One objective of tax planning is to limit income taxes paid during one’s lifetime. To my mind, it is exceedingly difficult to present an entire adult lifetime tax arc in a single projection or spreadsheet. This is for many reasons, including the fact that we don’t know the date of death. What I think has […]
Firstly, thank you to everybody who purchased the new book Household Cybersecurity over this last week! If you have any questions about the material, feel free to ask, as you’re probably not the only person with that same question. If you found the book to be helpful, please consider leaving a review on Amazon (or Goodreads), as that’s the best way to help others find the book. Other Recommended Reading 4 Practical Uses of TIPS […]
As Benjamin Franklin famously put it in a Constitution Center letter from 1789: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” these two things, death and taxes, are certainties … Read more