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Ray Dalio

Investing 6h ago

Canada is caught in America's debt spiral — protect your portfolio now

U.S. debt is spilling into Canada. Here's how Canadian investors can protect their portfolios right now

Owning a home for retirement

Managing Money 6h ago

Your home equity isn't a guaranteed retirement — here's what Canadians should build instead

Canadians edging closer to retirement are some of the wealthiest ever, but they could be relying too much on their home as a retirement plan — here’s what to do instead

Photo of the original Colonel Sanders surrounded by KFC workers

News 7h ago

The $1.5 million Mississauga home where KFC’s Colonel Harland Sanders spent his final 15 years just hit the market

The side-split on Melton Drive in Mississauga looks like any other suburban listing. Then you look a little closer at its finger-lickin’ history

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News 1.0k views

Ontario just gave residents a free tool to stop identity thieves — and it takes minutes to set up

Starting July 1, a new consumer protection law gives Ontarians the ability to lock their Equifax credit report at no cost. If identity theft has ever kept you up at night, this is worth doing now.

Ramsey Show co-hosts Jade Warshaw and John Delony

Mortgages 9h ago

The Ramsey Show tears apart a TikToker's HELOC mortgage repayment hack — and Canadian homeowners should pay attention

A caller’s husband wanted to replace a low fixed-rate mortgage with a variable HELOC he saw promoted on TikTok. The Ramsey Show said there’s ‘no possible win.’ Here’s why Canadians should take note

Questrade sign at Toronto office + Close-up of a smartphone screen displaying the Uber app

Investing 10h ago

Questrade wants to let everyday accredited investors buy into companies like Uber before they go public

Pre-IPO access, private equity and institutional-grade credit are coming to everyday Canadian investors this summer. Before you move any money, here's what you need to know.

Stressed about finances

Managing Money 11h ago

Nearly half of Canadians can only cover bills for a month or less without income. How long would your savings last?

New survey reveals 46% of households could last just one month before facing debt after a job loss

Screenshot of Wealthsimple Predict | Image of the Wealthsimple trading app

News 11h ago

Wealthsimple Predict lets Canadians trade contracts for as little as $0.01 — but know the risks first

A US$240 billion market is coming to Canadian retail investors — and Wealthsimple just got the green light.

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Single person grocery shopping

News Jun 18

The single tax: Canada’s grocery stores penalize solo living and how you can outsmart the system to save your budget

New data shows Canadians living alone spend hundreds more on food each year than those in shared households, but strategic cart swapping and portion sharing can erase the gap

40-something couple in kitchen looking at papers and appear stressed

Managing Money Jun 18

She has $750K saved for retirement and no debt — so why does $35.5K in emergency savings still feel insufficient?

They're debt-free, retirement savings are on track — and she still can't stop adding to the emergency fund. Here's what the numbers say, and what the anxiety is really telling you

Trump tariffs

News Jun 18

Trump's tariffs are costly for Canadians — here's how to protect and grow your wealth in 2026

Trump's tariff war is real — and Canadians are feeling it. Here's how to stay invested, use your registered accounts wisely and build long-term wealth despite the uncertainty

Investing Jun 18

Cash-secured puts pay you to wait for a stock to hit the price you actually want to buy at

A cash-secured put lets you get paid while you wait for a stock to reach a price you'd actually want to pay

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Banking Jun 18

Canada's next bank might be a fintech: What KOHO's $130M raise means for your money (and the Canadian banking industry)

KOHO is now "late in the final stages" of securing a federal banking licence — a shift that could change how millions of Canadians bank, borrow and protect their deposits

Car rental challenge in Newfoundland

News Jun 17

An island without wheels: Why Newfoundland’s severe rental car shortage is derailing summer travel plans

The provincial fleet never recovered from pandemic sell-offs, and geographic isolation means travellers face unprecedented scarcity and skyrocketing trip cancellations

Screenshot of CIRO + Robinhood mobile app

Investing Jun 17

Robinhood is now in Canada — what it means for Canadian crypto investors

The U.S. brokerage just acquired the country's two largest regulated crypto platforms. Here's what changed, what hasn't and what to watch next.

Mark Carney speaking to a sleepy looking Donald Trump

News 1.0k views

Mark Carney shifts his tone on U.S. trade tensions — and Canadians with TFSAs and RRSPs should pay attention

As the CUSMA review deadline looms and Canada’s economy shrinks, investors are asking what comes next — and how to protect what they’ve built

(Inlay) image of tax audit paperwork | Canada Revenue Agency sign in Ottawa

Managing Money Jun 17

The CRA could soon charge you $50 a day for not responding fast enough to an audit

Bill C-31 grants the CRA new powers: Canadians slow to respond to audit notices could face heavy daily penalties even if no taxes are owed.

How to downsize your home for retirement

Managing Money 4.5k views

Downsizing in retirement: what it really costs Canadians — and when it actually makes sense

Selling costs, land transfer tax and condo fees can eat your profit fast. Here's how to downsize smart in Canada

A man holding his credit card sitting at a desk with his laptop looking confused

News Jun 17

AI shopping agents may be steering Canadians toward higher prices — here's how to protect yourself and your wallet

A new study found most AI models recommend expensive sponsored products over better deals — and Canadian shoppers are paying the price without knowing it

Door-to-door scams

News Jun 16

A contractor took Ontario woman’s $3,000 and vanished — how to spot a door-to-door scam before it costs you

Warmer weather means more foot traffic to your doorstep, and not everyone is looking to make money honestly. Here’s how you can protect yourself from door-to-door scams this summer