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Insurance 4h ago

Are you overpaying for car insurance? 8 things Canadians should check right now to save more than $1,000/yr

Auto insurance shouldn’t drain your bank account. Here’s how Canadians can save money while getting the coverage they need.

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News 5h ago

Gemini said The heart of the Mustang: Why saving an 80 year old drive-in matters to Ontario’s cultural soul

Beyond the $1.25 million price tag, the sale of the Mustang Drive-In PEC ensures a community anchor survives the pressures of development and rising costs

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Retirement 2.0k views

Why downsizing your home in retirement often costs more than Canadians expect

Downsizing sounds like easy money — but for many Canadians, the real costs tell a very different story

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Managing Money Apr 11

From Sunwing to Canada Post, fuel surcharges are hitting Canadians in more places than just the pump

The Iran war has pushed oil past US$100 a barrel, and companies are passing the cost on fast — here's where fuel surcharges are appearing and how to protect your budget

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Insurance Apr 11

Car insurance premiums are up 9% — here's how to pay less at renewal

Auto insurance premiums are at record highs across Canada, but drivers who shop around, adjust their deductible and use telematics can still find meaningful savings

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News Apr 11

The high cost of digital distraction: Why a Hamilton typewriter shop is selling intentionality

Analog tools offer a tactile solution for Canadians looking to escape the fatigue of AI and constant notifications

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News Apr 11

Peter Schiff: Rising oil prices won't cause inflation — but something else is coming — what you should know

Rising oil prices may not cause inflation directly — but the economic chain reaction could hit your wallet hard

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Mortgages Apr 11

FSRA doubled mortgage sanctions in 2025 — $875,000 in fines. Is your broker safe to work with?

The amount of fines levied against Ontario mortgage professionals jumped 90% from 2024 to 2025. Here's what borrowers should know before trusting a mortgage professional with their biggest purchase.

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Credit Cards Apr 10

Canada's banking ombudsman flags rising balance transfer complaints — here's what to know before you switch

Canadians carrying record credit card debt are turning to balance transfers for relief — but the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments says the fine print is catching people off guard.

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Mortgages 5.8k views

Ottawa is buying $30 billion in Canada Mortgage Bonds in 2026 — here's what it means for mortgage rates

The federal government is spending $30 billion on Canada Mortgage Bonds this year — a program that quietly shapes what Canadians pay on fixed-rate mortgages

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Mortgages 2.8k views

Bank of Canada data shows retirees face a steeper renewal risk in 2026 — and a different playbook

A 15% to 20% mortgage payment increase while on a fixed income can reshape your retirement. Here’s what to do.

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Insurance Apr 10

Home insurance premiums jumped again. What Canada's record $8.5B disaster year means for your next renewal

Canada's insurers lost money two years running. Now they're rebuilding their books — through your home insurance renewal

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Mortgages Apr 10

Multigenerational mortgages in Canada: How to pool income, use CMHC rules and avoid costly mistakes

There's no single multigenerational mortgage product in Canada — but families who understand CMHC income rules, construction costs and the $7,250 MHRTC tax credit can make the math work

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Real Estate Apr 10

Tackling the housing hurdle: Ottawa looks to slash GST on new builds nationwide

Federal government eyes temporary tax relief to spark construction and lower costs for Canadian homebuyers

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Banking 2.7k views

Most Canadians are losing hundreds in savings interest — here’s how to fix it in minutes

Where your cash sits matters more than you think — and the difference could be hundreds of dollars a year

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Investing Apr 10

John Arnold's 2-sector portfolio looks brilliant — but here's the catch for Canadian RRSP and TFSA investors

The former energy trader turned philanthropist says tech and energy is all you need — but Canadian investors should ask a harder question before following his lead

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Managing Money 2.5k views

Are you one of the 3 million Canadians who qualify for the CRA's free tax-filing shortcut?

Millions of Canadians skip tax filing and lose benefits they’re owed — the CRA’s free SimpleFile service and a fall 2026 auto-filing pilot could change that.

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News Apr 09

Ontario police are hunting an identity fraud suspect — and it's a warning for all Canadians

If you’re a victim of identity fraud, you need to read this

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News Apr 09

Breaking the housing bottleneck in small town Ontario

A massive infrastructure project in Exeter is paving the way for thousands of new homes and what you need to know about investing in rural real estate growth

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Managing Money Apr 09

A $1,300 fraudulent Rogers bill destroyed one Canadian's credit score for 8 months — here's how to fight back

When bad actors open accounts in your name, the financial fallout can last years — here's how to spot application fraud early, dispute unfair bills and protect your credit score