A 4% Monthly Dividend Stock That Looks Ideal for Passive Income (Really!)

Another beef processor closes plant, cuts 218 jobs

Food manufacturing closures are among the clearest signs of labor-market pressure. And while a plant closure is a company decision, it quickly escalates into a local jobs problem. When a…

This TSX Stock Pays a 0.57% Dividend Every Single Month

Can TSX stocks pay you a monthly passive income? Yes, they can. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a popular investment for monthly dividends, as they pass on the majority…

Dick's Sporting Goods joins Amazon, Walmart with $99 membership

When Amazon Prime launched in 2005, it was a simple proposition. Pay the online retailer $79 per year and get free two-day shipping. That was a clear money-saver for me,…

Got $1,000? 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Before the Next Market Dip

Got $1,000? Don’t wait for the market to get ugly. A market dip can make great dividend stocks cheaper, but it can also make investors freeze. That’s why buying a…

McDonald’s unexpectedly adds 10 new chicken menu items

The return of the long-requested Snack Wrap after nearly a decade missing from menus generated strong consumer interest and became part of McDonald’s broader effort to reignite menu momentum. The…

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Thursday, July 2

A rebound in metals prices helped Canadian stocks trade on a slightly positive note on Tuesday, even as trading volumes remained subdued ahead of the Canada Day holiday. The S&P/TSX…

Popular fried chicken chain franchisee closes 39 locations

The popularity of the fried chicken dining sector is not enough to prevent restaurants from filing for bankruptcy protection and going out of business if negative economic factors prevail. The…

Sam's Club just made a holiday closure decision Costco didn't

In the warehouse club space, Costco and Sam’s Club have long been rivals. And there are things each one does a little better. Sam’s Club tends to do a better…

Costco shares surprising move members don't make

Higher gas prices drive members to Costco, which generally has the cheapest gas in most markets. “Clubs like Costco and BJ’s use gas as a ‘loss leader’ to attract new…

TSA issues stern new warning about peanut butter

While advances in screening technology have significantly improved the odds that any illegal item travelers try to smuggle aboard gets caught early in the process, that hasn’t stopped some from…

T-Mobile quietly expands a mobile service customers overlook

T-Mobile has quietly expanded access to a service it launched roughly a year ago amid increased pressure in the wireless industry.  Currently, T-Mobile and other wireless carriers are facing the…