Why so much of the world lives in a “poverty trap” and how we can escape it

Rich and poor, poor and rich. These two small words have been the driving force behind so many of the world’s cultural, social and economic history. In the old days, of course, the rich and powerful had it better than…

Tips on how to save money while backpacking

The fact that you’ve decided to go backpacking probably indicates that you’re on a bit of a budget (unless of course you’re one of those yuppies who likes to “rough it” to “see how the other side lives.”) Keeping a…

A money diary can help you keep your finances in good shape

BY: ELIJAH BASSETT If you’ve ever needed to lose weight, you may have used a food journal or other tracking methods to keep your diet under control.  Certainly, research has found that this is very effective, and it turns out…

Study confirms that doubling your income doesn’t do shit for your happiness

BY: SAMANTHA TAPP  The old saying “money can’t buy happiness,” may actually be true. A new study reveals that having a loving partner has a much better impact on happiness than doubling your income. In the study, conducted by the…

More millennials are opting for dogs instead of having children

As Facebook newsfeeds seem to be filling up with more and more young adults getting engaged, announcing pregnancies or having babies, it’s hard to believe that there’s actually an equal amount showing off a different kind of pride and joy: dogs.  Dogs provide a sense of companionship without…

Strange services that people are actually paying for

It seems that the right amount of money can really buy you anything-or at the very least provide you with a service. Ranging from strange to unusually helpful, these businesses have managed to find a niche market in just about…

Millennial minimalists are downsizing in order to embrace a more meaningful life

  BY: Jocelyn Schwalm A new generation of artists, one that understands the value of quality as opposed to quantity, is embracing the idea of minimalism. In a world full of consumerism, it is a rebellion against the popular ideology…

The Playboy Mansion is officially for sale – but it comes with a catch

 BY: JESSICA BEUKER  House for Sale: Located in Los Angeles. Twenty-nine rooms. Four-bedroom guesthouse. Equipped with tennis court, swimming pool, gym, wine cellar, movie theatre, game house and grotto. One 89-year-old in silk robes included.  The Playboy Mansion is officially…

Basic income experiments in Europe are giving people free money with no strings attached

BY: DANIEL WATERBORNE Germany is now experimenting with the economic concept of free money. And while the idea of basic income might immediately cause some minds to jump to aggressive suspicion like a 21st century version of The Red Scare,…

It’s time to stop pretending college is the key to a well-paying job

BY: ADRIAN SMITH There’s still a lot of value in attending college or university these days, but not in the same way it used to be. Not in terms of earning good money by landing a well-paying job, the way…

How an unlikely African country became the world leader of mobile money

BY: REGAN MCNEILL Since we already use our phones as computers, it is not surprising that they could replace our wallets too. We will most likely get there one day, but as of now we’ve only evolved to the point…

This British art student is burning his student loan to make a valuable point about money

BY: REGAN MCNEILL When I first started asking people what they thought of a guy who was going to burn his student loan I mostly expected them to ask why someone would do something like that. Instead they were quick…

Use this tax loophole to let the government fund your next trip around the world

BY: ZOE MELNYK It’s not a scam. That’s right, you won’t go to jail for this. But with the right criteria, you can get the government to fund your trip across the world. Before the comments start pouring in with…

5 easy ways to legally sell your body parts for a living

Few people realize that their body has the potential to be an economic powerhouse without applying for a position at a local brothel or waking up in a motel bathroom with a kidney missing. From top-to-bottom you could possibly be…

This Irish artist has built a house literally worth 1.4 billion Euros notes

BY: BRITTANY ROSEN Just when you thought money motive was superseding creativity, European Artist Frank Buckley builds a house made of $1.4 billion in shredded Euro notes. The artist himself is now occupying this eco-friendly house. Buckley, an all-around artist…

Why basic income is the solution to the staggering disparity of wealth

BY: DANIEL KORN We’ve got a big problem. It’s called income inequality; I assume you’ve heard of it. President Obama called it “the defining challenge of our time,” and the Occupy movement rallied around the statistic that the richest 1%…

Let’s Put Canadian Women On Bank Notes Already

BY: SINEAD MULHERN It’s 2014 and the Bank of Canada has yet to print a Canadian woman’s face on any of our country’s bank notes. In 2011, the Bank of Canada put The Famous Five and activist Therese Casgrain on the…

Microloans Could Save Tired Starving Artists. How ROSCAs Can Save Music, Art And Film.

BY: JUNE OWATARI  $2400 for a Conveyer Dryer for screen-printing + $2000 for a film output printer with colour separation software plus a 6-pack of ink cartridges + $600 for micro-registration attachments for the 6-colour press + $150 for supplies…