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Emotional retirement

Managing Money 1h ago

So much more than money: The emotional side of retirement that many Canadians haven’t thought about

Many people spend their entire working lives building toward a retirement “magic number” — the nest egg they believe will let them live comfortably once they stop working

Apartment buildings in downtown Vancouver

Real Estate 2h ago

Rental prices may be cooling — but Canadians are paying more for less space

The largest rent drops remain concentrated in Canada’s most expensive market

Warren Buffett Geico

Insurance 3h ago

The Geico turnaround explains why Canadian auto premiums are still climbing

Geico swung from a C$1.9 billion underwriting loss to a C$3.6 billion gain. The mechanism behind that turnaround is identical to what's driving Canadian auto premium increases right now

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Kevin O'Leary

Investing 23h ago

Kevin O’Leary’s mother independently built a hidden fortune — and her 4 simple rules still work for Canadians

She worked a factory job, kept her savings a secret and built a fortune. Here’s how Kevin O’Leary’s mother did it — and how Canadians can follow her lead

Man wearing sunglasses standing in front of a bridge

Managing Money May 15

He cleaned septic tanks, sold his blood and built a US$2-billion fortune. Here’s what Canadians can learn

David Walentas built a billion-dollar real estate empire from nothing — and his strategies for patience, resilience and staying in control apply to every Canadian investor

Mice sitting together in a home

News May 15

Nova Scotia tenants living with pests, rodents and no repairs — what Canadians can do under the law

Halifax renters living with cockroaches and rodents say landlords are ignoring their repair requests — here's what Canadian tenants can do under the Residential Tenancies Act

No credit score in Canada

Credit Cards May 15

No credit history in Canada: What it means and how to build a score from scratch

Being credit invisible isn’t the same as having bad credit — and it doesn’t have to last long. Here’s what Canadians with no credit history need to know

Stressed with finances

Managing Money May 15

Debt is reaching a breaking point for many Canadians

High interest rates and living costs drive consumer insolvencies to levels not seen in over a decade

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Financial moves in 30s

Managing Money May 15

The financial checklist Canadians in their 30s actually need

Your income is real, your life is complicated — and the default financial advice still isn't built for where you actually are

EV Insurance

Insurance May 15

EVs cost up to 47% more to insure — Canadians need to do the math before they buy

Electric vehicles cost 20% to 47% more to insure than comparable gas cars. Here's why premiums are higher and what to do before you sign

Gareth West was arrested in Quebec, as an alleged mastermind in "grandparents scam" + Pittsburgh state troopers at G20 in 2009

News May 14

The 'grandparent scam' just cost seniors up to $3.5M — here's how to protect your family

The conviction of a Montreal-linked fraud mastermind reveals how 'grandparent scams' drain seniors' savings — and what families can do before it happens to them

Broken financial promises

Managing Money May 14

Dave Ramsey’s blunt advice when your spouse breaks a financial promise — and what Canadians should do next

A newlywed’s story about broken financial promises went viral — and Dave Ramsey’s response cuts to the heart of what money conflict really means for a marriage

Woman at Disneyland smiling

Managing Money May 14

Disney adults are draining their retirement savings and going deep into debt to create magical memories

Some Disney fans are borrowing $70,000+ to visit. Here’s how Canadians can avoid the vacation debt trap

A woman sitting on the couch on the phone

Managing Money 1.1k views

Canadians 60 and older lose an average of $21,000 per fraud — here's why they're the top target

Federal data shows Canadians 60 and older account for nearly half of all fraud dollar losses — and fraudsters often target RRSP, RRIF, and pension savings specifically

2023 Canadian wildfires in Nova Scotia

Insurance May 14

More Canadians are worried about climate damage — but many still aren’t preparing for it

Climate-related risks are becoming harder to ignore, but preparing for them can feel expensive or difficult to prioritize

Scotiabank fraud

News 1.4k views

Fraudsters drained a couple's Scotiabank accounts — and the bank won't commit to paying them back

A harrowing case of fraud for an Ontario family reveals a hard truth: consumers are likely to be on the hook in complex fraud cases, not banks

An empty Bridge to USA, entrance to the US-Canada border at Windsor, ON, during travel restrictions due to COVID-19

News 1.1k views

A 42% drop in Canadian visits to U.S. cities signals a broader shift beyond tourism

Cell phone data from the University of Toronto reveals that Canadians aren’t just skipping beach vacations — they’re pulling back from business travel too

Ian Somerhalder on the red carpet

Managing Money May 13

Former actor Ian Somerhalder’s 8-figure debt disaster: Key lessons for Canadians on fraud and recovery

The Vampire Diaries star’s catastrophic business loss is a brutal reminder that income — no matter how high — won’t protect you if the wrong deal goes wrong

TV show Tracker

News 1.4k views

California just outbid BC: Why the hit show ‘Tracker’ is packing its bags

Why a hit TV show’s move to Los Angeles reveals the fragile nature of Canada’s film industry and your tax dollars

Photo of CRA sign and image of man looking shocked while holding his phone

News May 13

CRA is warning Canadians about fake tax refund texts — what to know now

The Canada Revenue Agency has issued a fresh warning about fake tax refund texts. Here's what the scam looks like, who's being targeted and how to avoid it