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Canada will relax the rules on mortgages to allow first-time buyers to take out 30-year loans when they purchase newly built homes

Canada will relax the rules on mortgages to allow first-time buyers to take out 30-year loans when they purchase newly built homes The adjustments to insured mortgage regulations will be effective on Aug. 1, according to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. This change is primarily aimed at appealing to younger voters

The head of Rolex SA said viewing luxury watches as investments is dangerous

I dislike when people draw comparisons between watches and stocks. This conveys an incorrect message and is risky," said Chief Executive Officer Jean-Frédéric Dufour in a rare interview with Swiss newspaper NZZ ahead of the Watches and Wonders trade show in Geneva this week. Prices for pre-owned watches, particularly

Doctors making $350,000 are struggling to find long island homes

Doctors making $350,000 are struggling to find long island homes, per Bloomberg. The housing market is poised to grapple with persistent challenges this spring and beyond, including high mortgage rates, soaring home prices, and a shortage of housing inventory, according to experts. Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief

The Israeli war cabinet has decided to retaliate "clearly and forcefully" against the missile and drone attack carried out by Iran on Saturday

The Israeli war cabinet has decided to retaliate "clearly and forcefully" against the missile and drone attack carried out by Iran on Saturday, per Times of Israel. According to an unverified report from Channel 12, the war cabinet has allegedly decided to respond "clearly and forcefully"

New X accounts will now be required to pay a small annual fee before they’re able to post, like, bookmark, and reply

New X accounts will now be required to pay a small annual fee before they’re able to post, like, bookmark, and reply. Like many announcements regarding the social platform, details about the timeline and potential fees for new users are currently unavailable. Last October, X began charging new unverified

Finance guru Dave Ramsey slams ‘awful’ Gen Z and millennials who live with their parents: ‘They suck. They can’t buy a house because they don’t work’

The bestselling author expressed criticism toward a portion of Gen Z and millennials, suggesting they avoid taking responsibility for their financial futures. During an appearance on Fox Business, the radio host, whose audience exceeds 20 million, mentioned that there has always been a group of individuals who disagree with his

"Before the year is out there’ll be a rate cut," US President Biden has stood by his prediction that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates by the end of the year

"Before the year is out there’ll be a rate cut," US President Biden has stood by his prediction that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates by the end of the year, per Bloomberg. A third consecutive month of higher-than-expected inflation data dealt a fresh blow to

The ‘Great Wealth Transfer,' the idea that boomers are going to leave money to their millennial kids, is a delusion, per a Bloomberg Opinion piece

The ‘Great Wealth Transfer,' the idea that boomers are going to leave money to their millennial kids, is a delusion, per a Bloomberg Opinion piece. "The typical boomer is not in a position to leave any money at all," says Teresa Ghilarducci, a labor economist, former Bloomberg

Donald Trump has said: "ISRAEL IS UNDER ATTACK! This should never have been allowed to happen - This would NEVER have happened if I were President!"

Donald Trump has said: "ISRAEL IS UNDER ATTACK! This should never have been allowed to happen - This would NEVER have happened if I were President!" Trump also claimed that President Biden recorded an address about the Iran attack, but his "handlers" chose not to release

Gen Z has a unique job market and struggles, per CNN

Generation Z is entering the workforce and, in a tradition reminiscent of what Millennials once dubbed "adulting," they're lamenting how much easier previous generations had it. Before Baby Boomers and Generation Xers get too frustrated, it's worth noting that Gen Z—those born between

Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Irans top military officer, said Iran has no intention of continuing its aerial campaign against Israel

Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, has announced the successful completion of Iran's retaliatory operation against Israel, stating that all objectives have been achieved. The operation was launched in response to an Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus on

US tells Israel it won’t join counter-strike on Iran

resident Joe Biden informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not participate in a retaliatory strike on Iran following Tehran's recent attack on Israel, according to two individuals familiar with their conversation. Meanwhile, U.S. officials are advising Israel to respond with caution, as

People are living longer, and daily life is getting more expensive

People are living longer, and daily life is getting more expensive. It may be time to rethink the timeline for leaving the workforce. Handing in your proverbial badge as a sexagenarian has been the goal for many workers around the world: turning 65 would open a golden portal to retirement.

Mark Cuban reveals his taxes

The deadline for filing federal income tax returns and extensions with the IRS for most of the country is Monday, April 15. Many are benefiting from annual tax adjustments, such as new tax brackets, an increased standard deduction, and higher limits to 401(k) plans, resulting in lower income taxes

The 100 N Charles skyscraper in Baltimore has been listed for auction at $1.5 million

One Charles Center, a building designed by renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and completed in 1962, holds a significant place in Baltimore's architectural history. Its aluminum-and-glass structure at 100 N. Charles St. earned it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000, recognized

Elon Musk’s AI startup X AI is looking to raise up to $4 billion in a deal that would value the company at $18 billion

Elon Musk’s AI startup X AI is looking to raise up to $4 billion in a deal that would value the company at $18 billion, per Bloomberg. Emails regarding potential financing, including a roughly 20-page pitch deck, are circulating among Silicon Valley's venture investing community, according to

Immigrants started new businesses last year at more than double the rate of U.S.-born citizens

According to a recent analysis, immigrants launched new businesses last year at a rate more than double that of U.S.-born citizens. This trend is significant because entrepreneurship can lead to financial success for immigrants, especially those without legal work status, while also contributing to the nation's

JPMorgan, $JPM, CEO Jamie Dimon says he worries geopolitical events and U.S. political polarization "may very well be creating risks that could eclipse anything since World War II"

JPMorgan, $JPM, CEO Jamie Dimon says he worries geopolitical events and U.S. political polarization "may very well be creating risks that could eclipse anything since World War II." Dimon's remarks were featured in his annual shareholder letter, a platform he often uses to address a

None of Forbes’ billionaires under 30 are self-made for first time in 15 years

For the first time since 2009, none of Forbes "World’s Youngest Billionaires" under 30 are self-made this year. The billionaires under 30 all inherited their wealth, which Forbes reported is due to the self-made ones aging into their 30s and the start of the "great wealth

Former President Donald Trump is leading President Biden in six of the seven most competitive states in the 2024 election

In six of the seven competitive states, Trump leads by varying margins, ranging from 6 percentage points ahead in North Carolina to just 1 percentage point in Georgia, among respondents asked whom they would support in a matchup between the two. Biden is tied with Trump in Wisconsin, with each

The White House has announced its canceling an additional $7.4 billion in student debt

Joe Biden revealed on Monday his intentions to alleviate student debt, a move set to benefit at least 23 million Americans and cater to the support of young voters crucial for his re-election bid in November. The plan includes the cancellation of up to $20,000 in accrued and capitalized

Baltimore plans to sell boarded-up houses for $1 each in an attempt to revive neighborhoods that have been plagued by crime and disrepair

Baltimore is set to sell vacant houses for $1 each in an effort to rejuvenate neighborhoods plagued by crime and neglect. Backed by Mayor Brandon Scott, the program will make over 200 city-owned vacant properties available to residents who commit to renovating and residing in them. The measure was approved

Iran told the U.S. to stay out of fighting between Israel and Iran or face an attack on U.S. forces in the region

Iran told the U.S. to stay out of fighting between Israel and Iran or face an attack on U.S. forces in the region. Iran conveyed a message to the Biden administration through several Arab nations earlier this week: if the U.S. intervenes in the conflict between Israel

Vietnamese billionaire, Truong My Lan, was sentenced to death for $44 billion fraud

The verdict reflects the staggering scale of the fraud. Truong My Lan was found guilty of securing $44 billion (£35 billion) in loans from the Saigon Commercial Bank. She has been ordered to repay $27 billion, a sum prosecutors fear may never be recovered. Some speculate that the death penalty

Canadian cities are being overwhelmed by a record surge of newcomers seeking asylum, straining their budgets and pushing temporary shelters beyond their limits

The sudden influx of asylum seekers has caught Canada off guard, with cities bearing the brunt of the impact. Canadian cities are struggling to cope with a record surge of newcomers seeking asylum, which is straining their budgets and overwhelming temporary shelters. In Peel, a suburban region in greater Toronto,