Strategizing Debt to Your Advantage
Many companies use debt to get ahead, utilizing benefits like tax deductions on interest payments to leverage their businesses to help them expand and meet
Many companies use debt to get ahead, utilizing benefits like tax deductions on interest payments to leverage their businesses to help them expand and meet
You’re in debt and it feels like you’re stuck in the huge hole you dug yourself into. It’s affecting your credit score, and trying to
With digital and financial technology revolutionising at a rapid rate, there is no surprise that Fintech companies are taking over the world with ingenious ideas
By 10:09 am on January 2, 2020 Canada’s highest paid CEOs had made as much money as the average Canadian will earn all year, according to
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Some folks may have seen a curious message pop up in their social media feeds recently, inviting them to make quick cash on something called
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, the federal government has had to act to financially support Canadians. More than five million people
Imagine remodelling your home to welcome complete strangers from around the globe, allowing them to use the place as their temporary abode. As soon as
Planning to retire? Just bought a new home? Need to start thinking about investing wisely? It may be time to hire a financial advisor. Here’s
Living life on a budget doesn’t mean you have to stop living. Unfortunately, we often think a financially frugal lifestyle means sitting at home while
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“He who loses money, loses much; he who loses a friend, loses much more; he who loses faith, loses all.” –Eleanor Roosevelt Something really
Real assets form the backbone of the global economy and represent the physical assets that facilitate economic activity. At Starlight Capital, our expertise in real
It sounds crazy, especially in this day and age (and especially if you’re a young entrepreneur, working long, grueling hours and hustling to make a
“In every success story, you will find someone who has made a courageous decision.” —Peter F. Drucker, management consultant, educator, and author All businesses
Many adults don’t have a Will, often because they don’t know why one is necessary for them. Mr. Basil Khan, a lawyer licensed by the
The economy is impacted by several factors and there’s little that a business can do to prevent a downturn. The best strategy for owners is
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To go or not to go – that’s the question many private companies ask themselves as they consider the next step in their evolution: going
Thanks to the internet and TV shows like Shark Tank and Dragons’ Den, we now better understand an investor’s thought process and why some businesses
The Crowd has Spoken We all know there is strength in numbers. Crowdfunding – a fundraising technique whereby a venture or project raises small amounts
It started with an idea, and now that it’s grown into something bigger, you’re finally on your way to becoming a business mogul. Along with the
We often hear it takes hard work and luck to be successful. While there is truth to this, science also plays a big role in every
Financial advice is like insurance – it’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. And when it
They say less is more, but that saying doesn’t apply to everything. Knowing where to draw the line can make or break your business and
Are you racking your brains to come up with a fresh and exciting idea to boost your business? There’s a way to turn your
There’s a lot of talk about the importance of marketing automation these days. But how much of that is hype, and how much is
While prudence will drive the beginner investor to follow market trends and stay conventional, time, experience, and the desire to earn higher returns should
Millennials simply aren’t purchasing homes at the same rate as previous generations, and it’s not difficult to imagine why. Mortgage rates are at an
Each stage of an entrepreneurial firm’s lifecycle presents unique funding challenges. Here’s a look at the capital requirements and demands of each stage. Seed
An MBA offers sound theoretical and practical preparation for a confident entry into the business world. First, you need to decide on a business school.
The basics of financial literacy refer to a general understanding of how money works, measured through a skillset that allows a person to make
Buying your first home can have significant financial ramifications. If you’re not prepared, you may face personal and economical instability. In order to avoid
Small business enterprises (SBEs) form the backbone of the Canadian economy. While SBEs tend to stimulate economic growth and innovation, they often struggle with
Being a subject-matter expert is an ideal way to grow your brand. But how do you, as a small to mid-sized business owner, rise
Capital is key to the survival of a business. If a company lacks money and assets, it won’t survive. Knowing how to raise capital
With the rise of startup businesses that have achieved success through venture capital, investment fundraising is quickly becoming a new small-business trend. However, this
Budgeting is never fun. It can be difficult to stick to a budget because most people don’t enjoy sacrificing the things they love, like
For companies that already trade in the hundreds of billions, becoming a trillion-dollar company wouldn’t make any of them much more of a financial
Expecting a financial squeeze and need money in a pinch? Perhaps this year the taxman’s taking more of your hard-earned cash, or not giving
A major business setting up shop in your city sounds like a positive thing. But be careful what you wish for. The Amazon Effect:
In William Gibson’s seminal 1984 cyberpunk novel Neuromancer, the sci-fi author credited with coining the term “cyberspace” imagines a future in which paper money
Vices have always been considered a slippery moral slope in America. Like alcohol and marijuana, gambling is treated by many as a societal evil.
rapper 50 Cent released his album Animal Ambition in 2014. At the time, he let people buy the album using Bitcoin, taking a chance on
What La La Land is doing to combat gender discrimination The 2017 crime-thriller All the Money in the World has been in the public
To buy or not to buy, that is the question for many when we consider investing our hard-earned money in stocks. When it comes
Several Ontario workers saw their minimum wage rise to $14 an hour in the New Year. The new general minimum wage took effect January
‘Tis the season of Salvation Army bell-ringers and donation boxes. Typically, registered charities receive most of their yearly donations in the last couple of
We’ve all heard the same old resolutions. Get fit, eat better, travel more. It’s up to each individual to make an effort to stick
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most expensive. However, that’s no reason to cut corners when
These top companies failed to deliver on their recent earnings targets. What does the future look like for them? Nike The iconic sports brand
Ryan Grant made millions before the age of 30 in one of the most unlikely ways possible – on Amazon. He earned his fortune
The term “living paycheck to paycheck” typically alludes to a lack of money. While this may often be the case, for some in that
Branding is arguably more important today than it has ever been. The concept has evolved beyond just being a name, a symbol, or a marketing
It started with an idea, and now that it’s grown into something bigger, you’re finally on your way to becoming a business mogul. Along
Every generation seems to travel down the same path, motivated by the same desire. For many raised in suburban or rural areas, migration to
Saving has never been harder. The cost of living and a general fear of missing out means that many of us are spending and
Ever since technology developers placed the entire internet in the palms of our hands, online and discount shopping has become a reality for consumers
The 80s gave us a number of fascinating trends. Big hair, parachute pants, leg warmers, and the always fun sprinkler dance. But none of
Last week, Toronto rolled out the red carpet to welcome the biggest names in movies for the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Film
While our 20s and 30s are supposed to be a carefree time, a great number of millennials are being dragged down by the chains
Interest Rates Change is in the air, though Canadians can be forgiven for wishing that they were bills after the month that we’ve had. Earlier
We all know taxes are inescapable, but what you can escape is how much you pay in taxes—through investments. More specifically how you invest can
Cultural appropriation is one topic you do not take lightly. Much to his ire, Hal Niedzviecki, Editor-in-Chief at the Write Magazine, learnt this the hard way. His
Andrew Jennings is a 35-year-old father of two children. He works 40 hours a week, every week as a customer service associate for a contact
You’re in a full-time job working 40 hours a week in a bustling metropolis like Toronto, and your monthly take-home pay after deductions is $2,
In 2009, Superman flew across the net in the Joe Louis Arena to save the Pittsburgh Penguins from certain doom – he stopped Nicolas Lindstrom
In the early 2000’s blogging suddenly became everyone’s favourite past time and as with everything people went to work trying to figure out how to
Nowadays, everyone is money conscious. You’ve worked incredibly hard for those dollars and yet, everything seems to be getting more expensive and you begin to
Approaching Canada’s 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, the Great White North has another celebration to look forward to. The eleven sided one-dollar coin, commonly called a
Financial advice is like insurance – it’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. And when it