Emma Caplan-Fisher
Emma Caplan-Fisher

Emma Caplan-Fisher

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Coffee can investing

Investing 3m ago

A father’s coffee-can strategy for his daughters could be worth US$500 million (~C$700 million) someday

A U.S. financial analyst is locking away stock certificates for his children, betting that patience — and using Robert Kirby’s strategy — will turn into generational wealth

Couple standing in front of bridge

Employment Jul 20

Forget doctors and lawyers: AI-skilled workers are now the most eligible singles — and Canadians could cash in, too

Bonuses worth hundreds of thousands of dollars are turning semiconductor workers into South Korea’s most eligible singles — and the same AI skills premium is showing up in Canadian paycheques

Quarrel at home, screams, angry couple, family problems and scandal

Managing Money Jul 14

She makes 2X her husband's salary and is saving for retirement alone — Ramit Sethi says 'work harder' isn't the answer

A teacher out-earns her husband 2 to 1 and carries the retirement savings alone — Sethi’s advice on teamwork over overtime holds a lesson for Canadian couples using RRSPs, CPP and shared accounts

Dave Ramsey and Jade Warshaw on the set of his show

Managing Money Jun 22

Dave Ramsey says firm owes retiree $45K after her retirement account was hacked — what Canadians need to know

An 84-year-old never banked online — but hackers still drained her retirement account. Dave Ramsey says the firm is liable. Here’s the Canadian playbook for fighting back

Photo of the original Colonel Sanders surrounded by KFC workers

News Jun 19

The $1.5 million Mississauga home where KFC’s Colonel Harland Sanders spent his final 15 years just hit the market

The side-split on Melton Drive in Mississauga looks like any other suburban listing. Then you look a little closer at its finger-lickin’ history

Mark Cuban

Loans May 26

Mark Cuban: Taking out student loans is the ‘dumbest’ move. Here’s the 2-step alternative that works in Canada

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban says borrowing for post-secondary school is a trap — and his 2-step alternative could save Canadian students tens of thousands of dollars in debt

Barbara Corcoran

Managing Money May 17

Barbara Corcoran's 'no saving' approach sounds bold — experts say most Canadians should think twice

The Shark Tank investor says she has never saved a dime. Her philosophy is inspiring — and almost entirely impossible to replicate. Here’s what it means for the rest of us.

Rachel Cruze and Ken Coleman

Managing Money May 04

‘Act like none of it's coming’ — The Ramsey Show's stark warning for Canadians eyeing an inheritance

When anticipated wealth starts driving everyday money decisions, the consequences can be devastating to your finances. Here’s what Canadians should do instead.

Older couple using laptop looking mad

Managing Money Apr 28

Your SIN was found on the dark web — the Canadian guide to protecting your retirement and accounts

A vague alert can quickly unravel years of careful financial planning — and leave you scrambling for answers your bank simply won’t give you

Scott Galloway at a talk

Managing Money Apr 23

Scott Galloway’s US$34K (C$47K) Uber habit is a wake-up call for Canadians with online subscriptions

The NYU professor who made his name studying how Big Tech extracts money from consumers didn’t see it happening in his own bank account — and most Canadians don’t either

Exterior sign of a Costco

Managing Money Apr 03

Are Canadians leaving free money behind? What your Prime, Costco and credit card accounts actually include

From free extended warranties at Costco to a hidden DoorDash credit on Amazon Prime, the memberships Canadians already hold include perks most never use — here's what to look for before your next renewal date

Bitcoin crash

Investing Mar 04

Bitcoin’s painful near-50% crash put holders at risk, and is a wake-up call for Canadian investors

The idea that bitcoin holds value when everything else falls has taken a serious beating this cycle

Dave Ramsey

Investing Feb 24

A 23-year-old inherited $450,000 and froze before making his next move — What Dave Ramsey says he should do

Coming into a large sum of money — especially in your early 20s — can make it harder to act

Rollercoster

Investing Feb 23

Gold and silver prices swing wildly: What the volatility means for investors with RRSPs, TFSAs and precious metals

Four — of many — distinct causes for this rollercoaster ride in precious metal prices

Elon Musk

Retirement Jan 30

Elon Musk: Saving for retirement 'won't matter' soon due to AI and abundance. Why that's risky advice

Before you stop contributing to your retirement savings, a reality check is in order

Jade Warshaw and Ken Coleman encouraged Breanne to take a big symbolic step on camera.

Managing Money Jan 16

A single mom uses trauma therapy to curb compulsive spending —The Ramsey Show hosts challenge her

Dealing with compulsive spending requires a mix of life hacks and healing.

A young Black woman in an airport, looking at her phone with concern

Managing Money Jan 08

Travel scams are on the rise, from fake rentals to booking sites — here’s how to stay safe

"I emailed, no response. I emailed again, no response."

Busy middle-aged couple reviews and discusses their finances on a couch in a home setting.

Managing Money Jan 07

I’m 49 with $56K in credit card debt — how should I use a $22K bonus to get ahead?

Top 5 strategies to help you get a handle on your finances faster.

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