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Suze Orman speaking at a conference

Managing Money 2m ago

Suze Orman says planning to work until 65 is a risky strategy — here's how Canadians can retire on their own terms

Nearly half of Canadian retirees leave work earlier than planned. Suze Orman explains how to protect your RRSP, CPP and OAS if it happens to you

OBSI homepage logo + Canadian dollar bills

News 1h ago

Independent review says OBSI needs binding power and a $550,000 payout cap to help protect Canadians

A new independent review says Canadians need OBSI to have binding power over complaints — here's what that would change, and what it means today

Apartments are available for rent in Montreal, Quebec

News 1h ago

Even a 6% rent hike could leave thousands of Montreal renters on the financial edge: Study

More than 30,000 people in Montreal could be pushed into financial insecurity

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News 8.6k views

Shopify CEO says pensioners are ‘dependents’ who shouldn’t vote — then backed a plan that gives $500K earners 5 votes

Shopify CEO Tobi Ltke X posts went viral after implying that retirees and non-taxpayers could lose their vote. Here's what the Constitution actually protects

Ray Dalio speaking at a conference

News 21h ago

Ray Dalio says the U.S. had its 'Suez moment' — what a weaker U.S. dollar means for Canadian savers and snowbirds

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says the U.S. just had its 'Suez moment' — here's what a weakening U.S. dollar could mean for Canadian snowbirds, retirees and cross-border investors

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Insurance 2.5k views

Wawanesa denies Ontario family's car insurance claim — now they owe C$26,000. Why you need to read a policy’s fine print

Think letting a friend drive your vehicle is a simple transaction? This harrowing experience with a denied insurance claim says otherwise — what to watch out for next time you lend your vehicle

Saskatchewan

News Jul 27

A journey home: How Saskatchewan and its people came of age

How the province turned the economic tide against its western rival to draw back a generation of professionals

Coffee can investing

Investing Jul 26

A father’s coffee-can strategy for his daughters could be worth US$500 million (~C$700 million) someday

A U.S. financial analyst is locking away stock certificates for his children, betting that patience — and using Robert Kirby’s strategy — will turn into generational wealth

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Sneaky Dee's bar in Toronto

Real Estate Jul 26

Paving paradise for condos: Can Toronto’s soul survive if we rebuild icons like Sneaky Dee’s?

Developers often promise a triumphant return for beloved local spots, but history shows mixed results

Running through retirement funds

Managing Money 2.4k views

Burning through a $3 million nest egg too fast? Here’s how Canadian retirees make savings last

A Canadian retiree burned through one-third of a $3 million nest egg in only 3 years. Here’s how to reset a safe withdrawal rate, avoid RRIF and OAS pitfalls and make the rest last

Friday 13 in Port Dover, Ontario

News Jul 25

Balancing the books on small town growth as a major development looms over Port Dover

The iconic lakeside community faces a 10,000-home expansion proposal that could reshape local real estate, infrastructure costs and its quiet character

Day trader feeling worried and stressed looking at monetary losses, analyzing stock price trends

Investing Jul 24

Expert strategist Jim Paulsen warns portfolios are becoming much riskier — what Canadians should know about diversifying

As AI stocks dominate markets on both sides of the border, Canadian investors are learning that even a home-grown RRSP or TFSA can carry hidden tech risk — and how to build in some defence

Richer than you think in retirement

Managing Money 2.1k views

Canadians tend to underestimate their true retirement wealth — and it could cost you working years

Statistics Canada data shows Canadians nearing retirement with a paid-off home and a pension are worth far more than their RRSP balance suggests — here’s how CPP and OAS factor in, too

Homeowner and plumber discussing a plumbing issue in a home

Real Estate Jul 24

Should you buy your rental home? What to consider when your landlord offers a private sale

Choosing between homeownership and renting when life is already in transition

Young professional man in a checkered business suit

Managing Money 1.4k views

This Canadian has $3,000 left over every month — Here's the smart way to invest the surplus

It’s a common question whenever you find some extra cash: what exactly should you do with it? One Canadian took to Reddit for some advice on this situation — here’s our take

Older woman on the couch with her spouse looking concerned

Insurance Jul 23

Ontario home insurance now averages $2,235 a year, up 6% from 2025. Here’s why

Home insurance premiums across Ontario climbed this year, with northern towns paying nearly 50% more than average — here's what's driving costs and how to manage your renewal

Buying vs renting

Managing Money Jul 23

Her $400,000 inheritance grew to $900,000 in savings — should she continue to rent instead of buying a home?

Her family and everyone she knows says to buy using her inheritance — but Canada’s rules on rent and capital gains tax make the decision to own versus rent less obvious than it seems

Car accident in Alberta

Insurance Jul 23

Alberta drivers are promised lower insurance premiums in 2027 — but will everyone actually save money?

The new "Care-First" model promises an average savings of $260, but individual rates will still vary

Renting vs Buying

Managing Money 3.5k views

Renting beats owning a home for many Canadians nearing retirement. Here’s why

A couple 2 years from retirement is under pressure to buy a home after years of renting — financial planners say the math often favours staying a renter

Gwynne Shotwell and Elon Musk

Managing Money 2.1k views

SpaceX gave 2 million children a free share — Canada’s own savings program for kids is already doing something similar

Gwynne Shotwell just gave millions of American kids a single share each, and what it could be worth versus the grant Canadian families can already claim for their own children