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Instagram’s New Feature Lets You Zoom Through Reels at Your Own Pace

Instagram is taking a cue from TikTok—again. The app just rolled out a new feature that allows users to speed up Reels playback, making it easier to zip through longer videos. By simply long-pressing either side of the screen, viewers can now watch content at up to 2x speed, offering a more personalized and efficient way to scroll.

The update comes as Reels continue to grow in length and scope, with creators now able to post videos up to three minutes long. For users who want to get to the point faster—or just consume more content in less time—this feature is a welcome addition.

Key Takeaways:

1. Speed It Up, Literally

• Instagram Reels now allow 2x fast-forward playback, giving users more control over how they watch content. The feature is activated by long-pressing either side of the screen—much like TikTok’s playback tools.

2. Reels Are Getting Longer

• With Reels now supporting videos up to 3 minutes, the fast-forward option helps users move through content more efficiently, especially for tutorials, vlogs, or storytelling formats.

3. TikTok Continues to Shape the Standard

• Instagram’s update mirrors one of TikTok’s more user-friendly features, showing just how much platforms are still borrowing from each other to stay relevant and keep users engaged.

4. User Experience Takes Center Stage

• The move reflects Instagram’s shift toward customized, user-first design, allowing people to engage with content on their terms—at their pace.

Why It Matters:

In a digital world full of constant scrolling and shrinking attention spans, speed and control matter. Instagram’s new feature doesn’t just keep it competitive—it acknowledges how users actually consume content now: quickly, selectively, and with limited patience for fluff.

By making Reels more flexible and efficient to watch, Instagram is doubling down on user engagement and retention, especially as TikTok continues to lead the short-form video space. It’s also a reminder that, in today’s content game, platforms that adapt to user behavior—not just creator trends—are the ones that stay ahead.

Wealth Starts With Taxes: How to Structure Your Income Like the 1%

Most Canadians start thinking about taxes in March or April, often scrambling for last-minute deductions. But the highest-earning Canadians? They treat tax planning like a year-round strategy.

According to Nicholas Flemming, CPA and wealth advisor at RBC, high earners don’t wait until tax season—they structure their entire financial lives to optimize how they earn, receive, and pay tax. And with top marginal tax rates hitting over 50% in places like Ontario, this isn’t just smart—it’s necessary.

This article breaks down how the wealthiest Canadians think about taxes and how others can start adopting some of the same proactive mindset, no matter their income level.

Key Takeaways:

1. Start Early—Way Early

• High earners don’t think in April, they plan the year before. From forecasting income to deciding how that income is received, everything is mapped out before tax time.

2. Re-engineer, Don’t Just Deduct

• Rather than chasing small deductions, top earners restructure how they earn money—like incorporating to convert salary into more tax-efficient dividends or to leave income in the business to grow.

3. Use Tax Deferral to Your Advantage

• Even salaried employees in high-growth industries have options. Tools like Deferred Share Unit (DSU) plans allow employees to push tax payments into the future, gaining time to grow that money in the meantime.

4. Only Pay Tax on What You Actually Need

• Wealthy individuals often plan to withdraw only the amount they need, keeping the rest invested in more tax-efficient vehicles. That’s the power of forecasting and living below your taxable means.

5. Taxes Are the Real Wealth Killer

• While most people focus on cutting spending or lowering investment fees, the wealthy focus on reducing their overall tax burden, because that’s where the biggest wins lie.

Why It Matters:

Tax season doesn’t need to be stressful or reactive. Whether you're already a high earner or on your way there, shifting from a last-minute mindset to a proactive, long-term strategy can be transformative for your financial future.

Because the reality is: the wealth gap isn’t just about income—it’s about information, access, and planning. And the earlier you start thinking like the top 1%, the more control you’ll have over building (and keeping) your wealth.

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