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  If you've been reading our RRSP/TFSA/FHSA and household budgeting pieces, you already know the line we keep coming back to: a plan is only as good as your ability to actually track it. So we built something to close that gap. Introducing the Canadian Budget Planner It's an editable spreadsheet — not a course, not a subscription, just a tool you can start using today — built specifically around how Canadian households actually budget. What's inside: Monthly Budget tab — Planned vs. Actual across Housing, Transportation, Debt, Food, Personal and more, with totals and your savings rate calculated automatically RRSP, TFSA and FHSA contributions get their own line — treated as a required part of the budget, not whatever's left over at the end of the month Annual Overview tab — a 12-month view with an auto-updating income-vs-expenses chart and a savings-rate chart, so you can see your trend across the year Just fill in the blue cells — every total, difference, and percen...

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Escalation in the Middle East: Israel Intensifies Strikes in Gaza and Lebanon Following Hamas Leader’s Death

 

In the wake of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s death, Israel has significantly ramped up its military operations in both Gaza and Lebanon. Sinwar, who was believed to be the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, was killed during a routine ground patrol in Rafah.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a series of airstrikes targeting Hamas positions in Gaza and Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon. These strikes have resulted in substantial casualties and widespread destruction. In Gaza, an airstrike on Beit Lahiya killed at least 87 people, marking one of the highest death tolls from a single attack in recent months. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes have targeted Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in Beirut, despite warnings from the United States to scale back the attacks.

The escalation has led to increased tensions in the region, with both sides suffering significant losses. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the offensive until all hostages are returned and Hamas is fully dismantle1. The international community, including the United States, has expressed concern over the rising violence and the potential for a broader conflict.

As the situation continues to develop, the prospects for a ceasefire remain uncertain, with both Israel and Hamas showing no signs of backing down. The ongoing conflict underscores the deep-seated tensions and the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.


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