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Single person grocery shopping

News 2h ago

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 3h ago

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 3h ago

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

HAPPENING NOW

Investing 4h ago

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

Mobile applications of popular banks in Canada. Bank applications on phone screen.

Banking 5h ago

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 Jun 17

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

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(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 3.4k 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

Mitch Marner of the Vegas Golden Knights

Taxes 1.9k views

Mitch Marner missing the Stanley Cup in Vegas is a high-stakes lesson in American brain drain

Leaving home for a grander career prize promises massive upside, but hidden U.S. costs can stall your finances

Frustrated man holding up papers in both hands, image of a bold bar in bubble on the left, image of bitcoin in bubble on the right

Investing Jun 16

Do gold and crypto belong in a Canadian RRSP or TFSA — or is more diversification too risky?

A small slice of gold and a sliver of bitcoin can smooth a Canadian portfolio’s ride. Pile in too much and the math turns against you — here’s where the line sits

Older couple in the kitchen, talking, looking at tablet looking confused

Managing Money 2.3k views

Chances are high that you’ll regret retiring at 60 — even if you have $1 million in savings. Here are 3 good reasons why

Early retirement sounds like the dream — but surveys of actual retirees reveal the regrets run deeper than money. Here are 3 things to consider before you hand in your notice

Photo of Warren Buffett beside a photo of Jim Cramer

Investing 1.7k views

Warren Buffett calls markets a ‘casino’ — and Jim Cramer says your S&P 500 ETF is the problem. Who’s right?

Two of the most recognizable voices in investing are debating about where the real risk lives in today’s markets — and Canadian investors with RRSPs and TFSAs are caught in the middle

Passengers travelling at Pearson International Airport

News Jun 15

Trying to save on summer travel? New data points to the cheapest weeks to fly

A new Skyscanner report highlights the best times to book, including one late-summer week that offers the biggest savings

BMO Field hosting the World Cup in Toronto, Canada

News Jun 14

Canadians are reshuffling their budgets for the World Cup

A new survey shows nearly half of Canadians — and most Gen Zers — are cutting back on dining out and shopping to fund their tournament plans

Retirement withdrawal

Managing Money 4.2k views

Most Canadians save for retirement, but skip the withdrawal plan that makes the money last

Building a nest egg is the easy part. The harder, more valuable work is deciding when to draw from which account — the order can change how long the money lasts

Retirement savings

Managing Money 1.4k views

Fewer than 10% of Canadians retire with $1 million. Here are 3 steps to help beat those odds

Most Canadians fall far short of their $1,700,000 retirement savings goal. Here’s how to benchmark where you stand — and what to do about it