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Insurance 2h ago

Do you actually need life insurance? 3 questions to answer before you buy

Buying life insurance without a plan can leave you overpaying for coverage you don't need — or underprotected when it matters most

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Managing Money 2h ago

Her fiance left when he found out about her debt — here's what Canadians should know before combining finances

When debt becomes a dealbreaker in a relationship, the emotional fallout can be just as devastating as the financial one

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Managing Money 3h ago

Scott Galloway’s US$34K (C$47K) Uber habit is a wake-up call for Canadians with online subscriptions

The NYU professor who made his name studying how Big Tech extracts money from consumers didn’t see it happening in his own bank account — and most Canadians don’t either

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News 5h ago

A B.C. court ruled $5.1 million wasn't a gift — what this means for Canadians giving money to loved ones

A B.C. Supreme Court ruling exposes what can go wrong when Canadians transfer large sums to people close to them — and how to document your intentions before it's too late

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Retirement 5h ago

Looking to downsize? Many older Canadians say suitable housing options are hard to find

Canada’s changing demographic is playing a key role in housing market shifts

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Mortgages 7h ago

I’m 69 with a $250K reverse mortgage hanging over my head — should I use up most of my nest egg to pay it off?

Should you use savings to pay off a reverse mortgage early? Here’s how Canadians 55+ can weigh the options.

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News Apr 22

Canadians are skipping the U.S. for new destinations — and it’s changing where your vacation dollars go

When a retiree’s birthday surprise becomes a political statement, the personal finance question is no longer just where to go — it’s how much more it will cost you

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News Apr 22

Solving the grocery gap: How a family of two fed themselves on just $160 a month

Extreme budgeting and savvy shopping help a Vancouver couple beat rising food costs

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Managing Money 1.7k views

Caring for 2 generations is crushing many Gen X Canadians’ retirement savings — here’s how to fight back

Caught between ageing parents who’ve moved in and adult children who still need support, many ‘sandwich generation’ Canadians are watching their finances suffer — here’s how to take back control

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Insurance Apr 22

Canadians with mortgages buy 38% more life insurance — and it's probably still not enough

New data shows homeownership is the number two trigger for buying term life insurance in Canada. But most buyers are covering far more than the mortgage—and that's the right call.

Long-term care

Insurance 1.4k views

74% of Canadians have no plan for long-term care costs — and the public system won't cover it all

Most Canadians assume the public system covers long-term care. It doesn't

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Managing Money 3.2k views

The top 6 regrets Canadians have about about their early retirement — and how to avoid the same mistakes

Leaving work before you’re truly ready isn’t just a financial risk — it can reshape your income, your health coverage and your sense of purpose in ways you may not expect

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Taxes Apr 21

From secondary suites to personal support: The 2026 tax perks you may have missed

New low-interest loans and professional credits are helping Canadians build wealth and lower their tax bills

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News Apr 21

Montreal landlords are raising rents as high as 20% — here's how Canadians can legally fight back

Landlords in Montreal can request almost any rent increase — but Canadians have more power to push back than they realize, including the right to contest rates above the TAL's 3.1% guideline

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Managing Money 2.1k views

One couple sold their home and moved onto a cruise ship permanently — and say they’re actually spending less

When fixed costs pile up month after month, some people look for a radical reset — one couple’s solution involved selling their home and permanently boarding a Royal Caribbean cruise ship

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Mortgages 2.7k views

Most Canadians nearing mortgage renewal fear making the wrong decision, CIBC poll finds

55% of mortgage holders are concerned about making the wrong choice when renewing, while nearly half say they’ll need help from a financial advisor to navigate the process

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News 1.5k views

Suze Orman: Don’t panic about the oil crisis — here’s the portfolio strategies Canadian investors need to know

When headlines turn dark and oil prices spike, personal finance expert Suze Orman’s message to every investor — Canadian or otherwise — couldn’t be clearer: Don’t panic and don’t bail

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Credit Cards Apr 19

Only 8% of Canadians used this 0% interest strategy last year — it can save you $1,100 on credit card debt

With credit card debt averaging $4,500 per Canadian, a 0% balance transfer offer could save you hundreds in interest — but only if you know the terms

Expectant parents

Taxes Apr 19

New Ontario tax benefits for 2026: Housing rebates, fertility credits and key deadlines

Ontario and the federal government have teamed up to offer massive savings on new homes and healthcare