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

News 29m ago

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 1h ago

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 2h ago

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

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A woman sitting on the couch on the phone

Managing Money 3h ago

Canadians 60 and older lose an average of C$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 4h ago

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 1.2k 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 May 13

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

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TV show Tracker

News May 13

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

Dave Ramsey and Jade Warshaw

Managing Money May 12

Dave Ramsey’s warning about paying for an expensive funeral is a wake-up call for Canadians on fixed incomes

When grief comes with a $25,000 price tag, it’s hard to say no. Dave Ramsey says that’s exactly when you need to say no — and Canadians face the same financial trap

Drowning in debt

Managing Money May 12

Earning six figures but drowning in debt? Here's the hard truth about why income isn't enough

A six-figure income didn't stop this caller from drowning in debt. Here's what the Ramsey Show says to do about it

A phone on the phone looking concerned

News May 12

OSFI warns AI voice cloning is putting Canadian bank accounts at risk

Canada's banking regulator has flagged AI voice cloning as an escalating fraud threat. Here's how the scam works, why your bank's security may not be enough and what to do right now.

Portrait of a grey-haired, 50-year-old man

Managing Money 4.2k views

Do you have $400K in RRSP and TFSA savings at 50 and want to retire by 60? Here’s what Canadians need to know

After years of overspending and under-saving, this late starter has $400,000 in his RRSP and TFSA at 50. With retirement at 60 in his sights, the math is tight — but not impossible.

Multi-generational family

News May 11

The new Canadian roommate: Why more millennials are moving back into the family home

Rising costs are driving adult children home, but strategic financial planning can help families navigate the shared roof

Dave Ramsey sitting at a desk

Managing Money May 11

Dave Ramsey's wake-up call: When a husband secretly loses $100K in a scam — it's about way more than money

A wife discovers her husband secretly lost US$100,000 (C$138,000) of their shared savings that he withdrew without her permission — and Dave Ramsey says the real damage isn’t even the money

Taking money out of bank machine

Banking May 10

Wise launches multi-currency interest feature as more Canadians move money abroad

1 in 5 Canadians had sent money internationally using their bank account over the previous year, marking a 33% increase compared with 2022

Warren Buffett

Investing May 10

Warren Buffett sold Apple too soon — and he extends the lesson he learned for Canadian investors to remember

Even the world’s greatest investor admits to selling a winner prematurely — and his candour holds a timely lesson for Canadians managing U.S. stocks in registered accounts

Image of a person shopping on their phone on the Shein website (Inlay) screenshot of Texas Attorney General lawsuit

News May 09

Shein clothing tested at 3,300x the safe chemical limit — and Canada has no system to catch them at the border

A Texas lawsuit, using Greenpeace testing, found lead, PFAS and phthalates in Shein products. Here’s why this matters and how to protect yourself

CERB repayments

News May 09

CRA wants $10 billion back in COVID benefits — what Canadians must know now

The CRA is hoping to collect more than $10 billion in COVID-19 payments this year and many Canadians are having to repay thousands in government benefits