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Apple Wins the Tech Race to One Trillion Dollars

It was a good day for Apple shareholders as the company won the race to become the first technology company valued at over one trillion dollars. And it was a great day for Tim Cook the Apple CEO. This will ensure his performance bonus for this year and award him 560,000 shares in Apple for about a $125,000,000 in bonus cash on top of his salary for this year. Not a bad bonus... Apparently, he has already committed $5 million to an undisclosed charity. This is another sign of how the tech ... [more]

Wear Plaid for Dad & Donate!

Plaid for Dad is a new Father’s Day tradition Plaid for Dad was launched in 2015 to help raise awareness and vital research funds for prostate cancer. It has quickly become a fun and easy way for Canadians to celebrate dad and help the 1 in 8 men who will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. This year we’re expecting over 1,000 workplaces and thousands of individuals from across Canada to Go Plaid through donations, fundraising and events. The Friday before ... [more]

For some people, too much money wouldn’t be enough. Is that you?

Does money make the world go round? It sure helps make shopping at the mall more fun! To some, money is the key to freedom. Others see it as the root of all evil. We now live in a world where being a millionaire isn't really such a big deal anymore. Now you if own a home or townhouse in some cities you are in the Millionaire Club! Only problem is that if you cash in and sell your place, you still need to find a new place to call home. It's hard to say what will pay better in these ... [more]

How we spend it today: Who’s watching our watchers?

Used to be a penny saved, was a penny earned. Now that we don't really have pennies what happens? Is anything saved anymore... or do we just spend it more and more until our credit runs out? Has everyone's spending gone wildly out of control today? Now millions are not enough anymore. In fact millionaires are a dime a dozen these days... Now you need to be a Billionaire! It used to be you had a million, you would good - be set for life. Not if you planned to live in a city like ... [more]