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Scotiabank fraud

News 2h ago

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 3h ago

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 4h ago

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 5h ago

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 6h ago

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.

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

Managing Money 3.6k 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

Sun Life Financial

Insurance 3.0k views

Sun Life's $213.5 million class action settlement: Are you eligible for a payout?

Sun Life is settling a major class action. Find out if your old policy makes you eligible

Dave Ramsey on the left, a for sale sign on the right

Real Estate 27.3k views

$660k family home deal fell apart when in-law stopped paying — Dave Ramsey says sell it. Here’s why

Grey divorce is rising in Canada — and for women in their 60s, the financial stakes can be severe. Here’s what you need to know about RRSPs, CPP, spousal support and your rights before making a move

A man buying a car off a female car salesperson

Auto May 08

Bad credit car loans in Canada: how to qualify, where to apply and how to save thousands in interest

Canadians with bad credit, a consumer proposal or bankruptcy on their file can still get behind the wheel — by knowing where to look and how to compare lenders

A Porter Airlines plane departs from Toronto Pearson International Airport i

News May 08

Breaking the monopoly: How jets could lower the "Island premium”

How ending the turboprop era could slash downtown travel costs and boost airline rivalry

Hoping to retire at 60

Managing Money 5.6k views

Retiring at 60 with $850K in your RRSP? Here’s what Canadians need to know to make their money last

Early retirement sounds achievable with a strong RRSP balance — but the gap years between leaving work and before CPP and OAS begin are where Canadians often stumble