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Since the pandemic began, billionaires' wealth has increased by $3.9 trillion while workers' combined earnings dropped by $3.7 trillion. The effects are sp Canada Has Work to Do to Improve Quality of Life 04/13/2021 12:00am • For the sixth consecutive year, Canada has ranked first in the U.S. News & World Report's Quality of Life ranking. Topping this list is an accomplishment in any year, and for Canada to do so in a year of pandemic is no small feat. The COVID-19 pandemic has put living standards and quality of li How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate 04/13/2021 12:00am • The commercial real estate market is quite different than the stock market, but similar investment risks and strategies still apply. The appeal of investing in this property type is multifold. 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