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Kevin O'Leary

Investing 4h ago

Kevin O’Leary’s mother independently built a hidden fortune — and her 4 simple rules still work for Canadians

She worked a factory job, kept her savings a secret and built a fortune. Here’s how Kevin O’Leary’s mother did it — and how Canadians can follow her lead

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Managing Money 5h ago

He cleaned septic tanks, sold his blood and built a US$2-billion fortune. Here’s what Canadians can learn

David Walentas built a billion-dollar real estate empire from nothing — and his strategies for patience, resilience and staying in control apply to every Canadian investor

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News 6h ago

Nova Scotia tenants living with pests, rodents and no repairs — what Canadians can do under the law

Halifax renters living with cockroaches and rodents say landlords are ignoring their repair requests — here's what Canadian tenants can do under the Residential Tenancies Act

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No credit score in Canada

Credit Cards 7h ago

No credit history in Canada: What it means and how to build a score from scratch

Being credit invisible isn’t the same as having bad credit — and it doesn’t have to last long. Here’s what Canadians with no credit history need to know

Stressed with finances

Managing Money 7h ago

Debt is reaching a breaking point for many Canadians

High interest rates and living costs drive consumer insolvencies to levels not seen in over a decade

Financial moves in 30s

Managing Money 8h ago

The financial checklist Canadians in their 30s actually need

Your income is real, your life is complicated — and the default financial advice still isn't built for where you actually are

EV Insurance

Insurance 9h ago

EVs cost up to 47% more to insure — Canadians need to do the math before they buy

Electric vehicles cost 20% to 47% more to insure than comparable gas cars. Here's why premiums are higher and what to do before you sign

Gareth West was arrested in Quebec, as an alleged mastermind in "grandparents scam" + Pittsburgh state troopers at G20 in 2009

News May 14

The 'grandparent scam' just cost seniors up to $3.5M — here's how to protect your family

The conviction of a Montreal-linked fraud mastermind reveals how 'grandparent scams' drain seniors' savings — and what families can do before it happens to them

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Broken financial promises

Managing Money May 14

Dave Ramsey’s blunt advice when your spouse breaks a financial promise — and what Canadians should do next

A newlywed’s story about broken financial promises went viral — and Dave Ramsey’s response cuts to the heart of what money conflict really means for a marriage

Woman at Disneyland smiling

Managing Money May 14

Disney adults are draining their retirement savings and going deep into debt to create magical memories

Some Disney fans are borrowing $70,000+ to visit. Here’s how Canadians can avoid the vacation debt trap

A woman sitting on the couch on the phone

Managing Money May 14

Canadians 60 and older lose an average of $21,000 per fraud — here's why they're the top target

Federal data shows Canadians 60 and older account for nearly half of all fraud dollar losses — and fraudsters often target RRSP, RRIF, and pension savings specifically

2023 Canadian wildfires in Nova Scotia

Insurance May 14

More Canadians are worried about climate damage — but many still aren’t preparing for it

Climate-related risks are becoming harder to ignore, but preparing for them can feel expensive or difficult to prioritize

Scotiabank fraud

News 1.3k views

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 May 13

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 May 13

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

TV show Tracker

News 1.2k views

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 May 13

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

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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.