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Managing Money 42m ago

Caring for 2 generations is crushing many Gen X Canadians’ retirement savings — here’s how to fight back

Caught between ageing parents who’ve moved in and adult children who still need support, many ‘sandwich generation’ Canadians are watching their finances suffer — here’s how to take back control

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Insurance 2h ago

Canadians with mortgages buy 38% more life insurance — and it's probably still not enough

New data shows homeownership is the number two trigger for buying term life insurance in Canada. But most buyers are covering far more than the mortgage—and that's the right call.

Long-term care

Insurance 1.3k views

74% of Canadians have no plan for long-term care costs — and the public system won't cover it all

Most Canadians assume the public system covers long-term care. It doesn't

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Managing Money 2.3k views

The top 6 regrets Canadians have about about their early retirement — and how to avoid the same mistakes

Leaving work before you’re truly ready isn’t just a financial risk — it can reshape your income, your health coverage and your sense of purpose in ways you may not expect

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Taxes 23h ago

From secondary suites to personal support: The 2026 tax perks you may have missed

New low-interest loans and professional credits are helping Canadians build wealth and lower their tax bills

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News Apr 21

Montreal landlords are raising rents as high as 20% — here's how Canadians can legally fight back

Landlords in Montreal can request almost any rent increase — but Canadians have more power to push back than they realize, including the right to contest rates above the TAL's 3.1% guideline

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Managing Money 1.7k views

One couple sold their home and moved onto a cruise ship permanently — and say they’re actually spending less

When fixed costs pile up month after month, some people look for a radical reset — one couple’s solution involved selling their home and permanently boarding a Royal Caribbean cruise ship

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Mortgages Apr 20

Most Canadians nearing mortgage renewal fear making the wrong decision, CIBC poll finds

55% of mortgage holders are concerned about making the wrong choice when renewing, while nearly half say they’ll need help from a financial advisor to navigate the process

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Suze Orman

News 1.4k views

Suze Orman: Don’t panic about the oil crisis — here’s the portfolio strategies Canadian investors need to know

When headlines turn dark and oil prices spike, personal finance expert Suze Orman’s message to every investor — Canadian or otherwise — couldn’t be clearer: Don’t panic and don’t bail

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Credit Cards Apr 19

Only 8% of Canadians used this 0% interest strategy last year — it can save you $1,100 on credit card debt

With credit card debt averaging $4,500 per Canadian, a 0% balance transfer offer could save you hundreds in interest — but only if you know the terms

Expectant parents

Taxes Apr 19

New Ontario tax benefits for 2026: Housing rebates, fertility credits and key deadlines

Ontario and the federal government have teamed up to offer massive savings on new homes and healthcare

Baby boomers

Retirement 1.6k views

How every Canadian generation can build retirement security — from boomers to Gen Z

Boomers hold 50% of Canada's wealth — but every generation has a path to retirement security

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Retirement Apr 18

Canadians paying $1K/yr in credit card interest could use these funds to build $30,000 in RRSP savings instead

Canadians carrying the average credit card balance into their late working years aren’t just paying interest — they’re trading retirement security for minimum payments

Surrey, British Columbia

News Apr 18

The quiet classrooms of a growing city: Why Surrey is losing its young families

As Surrey prepares to become BC’s largest city, a surprising drop in student enrollment reveals the human cost of the province’s affordability crisis

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News Apr 17

50% water in the fuel tank: The Ontario gas station incident every Canadian driver needs to know about

An Esso station in Elmvale, ON sold fuel with up to 50% water contamination — leaving drivers stranded and facing steep repair bills. Here's who's liable and how to protect yourself

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Managing Money Apr 17

$1K today, $45K at retirement: Why Canadians can’t afford to skip their employer’s RRSP match

More than 9 million Canadians have no workplace retirement plan — but if yours offers an RRSP match, here’s exactly how much you could be leaving on the table by not using it

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Taxes 1.1k views

Don't leave money on the table: How to unlock the new Canada Disability Benefit

Filing your 2025 tax return is the only way to access thousands in new federal support for low-income Canadians with disabilities

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Credit Cards Apr 17

1.4M Canadians missed a credit payment in 2025 — here's who can still qualify for a balance transfer card

Missed a credit payment? Equifax data shows Canadians are at risk of losing access to balance transfer cards