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Real Estate • 8h ago

Redditors debate whether a paid-off mortgage drops Ben Felix's 5% rule to 2% — the math says otherwise

Paying off your mortgage ends the interest bill, but it doesn't make your home free to own. Here's what Canadians on Reddit got right — and wrong — about the long-term math of owning versus renting.

Steel workers

News • 9h ago

Ottawa gives Cleveland-Cliffs 5 days to save 500 Stelco jobs — or face court action over broken promises

As up to 500 Stelco workers face layoffs, here's what Ottawa's ultimatum means for their paycheques — and the EI, severance and recall rules every tariff-hit Canadian should know

Muskoka Recovery

News • 12h ago

Muskoka rehab with fake nurses forced into bankruptcy: how Canadians can vet private treatment

A 'luxury' Ontario rehab that charged up to $150,000 for a six-week stay has been forced into bankruptcy. Here's what Canadian families should check before paying for private addiction treatment.

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News • 6.5k views

Trump claims Canada charged 'secret' tariffs nobody knew about — here's how the 50% levies hit your wallet

Canada's counter-tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. goods could push consumer prices up 1% to 1.5% over six months

Loblaw in talks to buy Boots

Investing • 16h ago

Westons' CA$11.2B Boots purchase goes through Wittington, not Loblaw — what shareholders need to know

The Weston family is reportedly close to buying U.K. pharmacy chain Boots, but the deal runs through a private family company, not Loblaw or GWL publicly traded shares — and investors need to know

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Employment • 18h ago

Robert Half's 2027 salary guide shows 1.4% raises for finance — but AI-skilled candidates are commanding far more

Robert Half's 2027 Canada Salary Guide projects a 1.4% average gain for finance and accounting roles, but controllers, senior accountants and AI-savvy professionals could earn far more

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Retirement • Oct 06

72% of savers consider cutting retirement contributions to cover daily costs. Here’s why this could cost you

Cutting retirement contributions can ease today’s financial pressure, but missed investment growth and employer matching could leave you with less later. Here’s what to consider.

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Mortgages • Oct 06

U.S. Fed raises interest rates despite Trump: ‘Important shift’ Canadians must make as fixed mortgage rates respond

Canadian fixed mortgage rates have already climbed, but the Fed’s latest move doesn’t necessarily mean another sharp increase is coming.

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Quebec election

News • Oct 06

Parti Québécois wins Quebec: what the minority result means for Canadians' investments

The PQ won Quebec but not a majority. Here's what it means for your investments and what to watch next

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Managing Money • Oct 06

75% of Canadians brace for 2 rough years for local shops as U.S. tariffs squeeze small business confidence below 50

Most Canadians say they're buying local to push back against U.S. tariffs, but goodwill alone may not keep small businesses open. Here's how to make your spending count

Increasing rent

Real Estate • Oct 06

Asking rents jumped more than 20% since 2021 — what Canadian renters should know before they move

Asking rents are finally easing in many cities, but Canadians who move still pay far more than tenants who stay put, so it pays to run the numbers before signing a new lease

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Taxes • 6.7k views

1 million Canadians could get a pre-filled CRA tax return in 2027 — Here's the Oct. 31 step to take

CRA pre-filled tax return: 1 million Canadians could be invited in March 2027 — Here's who's eligible and what to finish by the Oct. 31, 2026 deadline

Snowbirds

Taxes • Oct 06

Florida's Nov. 3 vote could widen the property tax gap for Canadian snowbirds owning US$60B in real estate

Amendment 3 would raise Florida's homestead exemption to US$250,000 by 2028, saving residents up to US$2,085 a year

The Canadian family that was conned by Kremlin propaganda

News • 3.9k views

Russia gave "traditional values" visas to 54 Canadians. A dad of 9 just learned what staying could cost him

A Canadian farmer's future in Russia now hinges on a military contract. Before you sell up and leave Canada, here's what emigrating can cost in tax, benefits and options.

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News • Oct 05

Lawyer for 350+ StubHub customers says the company repeatedly missed arbitration fees, delaying refunds

StubHub's user agreement sends refund fights to arbitration — but the arbitrator says StubHub keeps paying fees late. Here's how Canadians can push for their money back

Quebec election

News • Oct 05

Quebec's $171B budget is on the ballot today — here's what each party's relief plan actually means for your wallet

With Quebec inflation at 3.1%, every party is promising relief. But the savings are modest, unevenly spread and sometimes cancel each other out

Referendum

News • Oct 05

UofC study puts Alberta separation cost at up to $170 billion — and says Quebec's would look similar

With Quebecers voting Oct. 5 and Albertans Oct. 19, a University of Calgary study puts the cost of separation at up to $170 billion. Here's what that could mean for your job, taxes and savings

Jamieson Greer

News • 31.0k views

50% U.S. auto tariffs loom over Canada by Jan. 1 as Jamieson Greer warns trade talks are stalling

Washington's lead negotiator flags unresolved issues as 50% tariffs on Canadian autos near a Jan. 1, 2027 deadline

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Investing • 8.2k views

The TSX just broke a record quarterly streak. Here's why October's crash reputation shouldn't spook you

Canada's main stock index heads into the market's most feared month on a historic run — and 25 years of data suggest October is more bark than bite for long-term investors.

Retirement destinations

Retirement • 8.5k views

Uruguay, Mauritius and Spain top 2026's best retirement destinations — what Canadians need to know before moving

Uruguay tops a new 46-country retirement index, but Canadians weighing a move abroad need to factor in OAS rules, non-resident tax and Canada's departure tax first