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Investment app crashes

Investing 3h ago

Trading app outages hit Canadians hard during market swings — how to fight back and get compensated

When your trading app goes dark at the worst possible moment, there may be a path to compensation — but only if you move fast and document everything

Amazon side hustle

Managing Money 5h ago

One construction worker earns $10,000 a month in a side hustle through Amazon — can Canadians do it, too?

A construction technician’s side hustle — reviewing Amazon products on video — could be a model for Canadians looking to close the gap between their paycheque and their bills

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News 6h ago

Recovery fraud alert: Scammers stole $1M from an elderly man — then returned as fake lawyers to steal more

When fraud strikes once, criminals may come back for more — posing as lawyers, RCMP officers or government officials with a promise to recover your money. Here’s what the CAFC wants Canadians to know

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News 7h ago

Economist warns Canadian businesses are being "squeezed" and BoC relief is still a year away

Economist: Here’s what insight from the Bank of Canada April Monetary Policy Report means for Canadian businesses and employees across the nation.

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Mortgages 8.1k views

BoC holds rates again —to protect your finances, mortgage expert urges Canadians to drop one dangerous habit

The Bank of Canada has held its rate for the fourth consecutive time. Here’s what home buyers, mortgage holders and those facing renewal should do to protect their finances

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News Apr 29

BoC's Tiff Macklem holds rates amid concerns of stagflation dilemma — here's what it means for your finances

The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25% for the fourth consecutive time — leaving millions of Canadians with variable-rate mortgages and high debt loads in a prolonged holding pattern

Aerial view of oil refinery

Investing Apr 29

Trader who made US$250M (C$346M) on Russian oil has his eyes on Guyana — what it means for Canadian investors

When the opportunity window closes, the best investors don’t freeze — they find the next door. Here’s what this trader’s story means for your portfolio

Cucumbers in a bin

Managing Money Apr 29

Cucumbers up 28%, coffee up 30%: why grocery prices keep climbing and how Canadians can cut their bills now

While beef and coffee have been making headlines, vegetables are starting to show signs of major inflation as well

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Crypto

Investing Apr 29

Canadian crypto apps face OSC crackdown — here's how to check if your platform is registered

Regulators have fined and forced out dozens of crypto platforms operating in Canada. If your investment app isn't registered, your money may not be protected

Driving a car

Auto Apr 29

Owning a car is getting more expensive — and it’s quietly squeezing household budgets

Gas prices are only part of a broader shift that has been slowly building since the pandemic.

Toronto Police Services Detective Sergeant Lindsay Riddell speaks to media on Project Lighthouse + Image of SMS blasters in back of a car

News 1.9k views

Is your bank text real or a trap? What Canada's first SMS blaster bust means for your money

Three men face 44 charges after a rogue fake-tower device silently hijacked tens of thousands of GTA phones and sent convincing bank and government impersonation texts. Here's what to do

Older couple using laptop looking mad

Managing Money Apr 28

Your SIN was found on the dark web — the Canadian guide to protecting your retirement and accounts

A vague alert can quickly unravel years of careful financial planning — and leave you scrambling for answers your bank simply won’t give you

Family of 4 holding moving boxes

Mortgages Apr 28

Some parents are considering buying homes for their kids before high school. Here’s the Canadian reality

As Canadian housing affordability pushes first-time buyers past age 40, some parents are taking drastic action — but the CRA has important rules that apply

Prime Minister Mark Carney

Investing Apr 28

From savings to sovereignty: How Canada’s new wealth fund aims to secure your financial future

Ottawa’s $25-billion bet on national independence and the path to a ‘people’s fund’ for every Canadian

Aeroplan points

News Apr 28

Air Canada is hiking Aeroplan costs up to 67% on premium flights — and your window to book is closing fast

Air Canada's Aeroplan program is raising the points cost on dozens of routes starting June 1, 2026. If you're holding a balance, the time to redeem — or plan — is now

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News 1.4k views

Canada's inflation jumps to 2.4% — is a Bank of Canada rate hike now on the table?

Canada's inflation rate hit 2.4% in March, driven by Middle East energy prices. Financial markets now price a 75% chance of a rate hike by year-end — and variable-rate borrowers need to take notice.

Warren Buffett

Credit Cards Apr 27

Warren Buffett's cash pile shows Canadians the best guaranteed return is already in their pocket

Buffett's cash pile has a lesson for every Canadian carrying a debt: The highest guaranteed return available in any market is hiding in your wallet

FIFA World Cup

News Apr 27

Thinking of renting out your car this summer? Demand is rising ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Early demand is translating into promising income projections