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A pretty young woman shows her older mature father how to use a bank card and computer at home.

Managing Money 23m ago

My father doesn't trust banks — all his money is in a chequing account or under his bed. Is this costing him a fortune?

A woman worries her father’s cash-only retirement strategy is slowly losing value to inflation. Here’s how she can help him find safer options

Woman feeling overwhelmed and stressed while trying to manage finances, looking intently at her laptop screen and holding a credit card to make payments at home

Managing Money 1h ago

Households earning under $100K face the highest risk of having no emergency fund, RBC poll finds

The poll finds 52% of Canadians haven't saved enough for an emergency, and 42% say one unexpected expense could derail their finances entirely

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Managing Money 2h ago

My dad convinced grandma to change her will and cut me out of a $400,000 inheritance — do I have options?

A family dispute over a grandmother’s will raises a bigger question for Canadians: What are your options when you suspect someone pressured a loved one into changing their estate plans?

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Managing Money 4h ago

What does a budget-friendly summer look like? More Canadians are finding out, according to CIBC poll

CIBC poll shows many are choosing local travel and experiences over impulse spending to balance fun with financial goals

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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

Emergency plumber call. Water leak from ceiling

Insurance Jul 20

Canadians may be underestimating this $2,500 home insurance deductible trap

A rising tide of burst pipes, sewer backups, and storm damage means many Canadian homeowners could face a $2,500 deductible before their insurer pays a cent

Tourist girl waiting in long lines to check in baggage at crowded airport counters

News Jul 20

Delta's CEO says cheaper fuel won't mean cheaper flights — here's why Canadians are already paying the price

Air Canada and Statistics Canada data show the same disconnect between fuel costs and airfare that Delta’s CEO just laid out for investors

Stress over missed credit card payment

Credit Cards Jul 20

Will one missed credit card payment ruin your credit score? What Canadians need to know

How carrying a balance or missing a monthly payment actually impacts your credit history

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News Jul 19

Two individuals charged in $126K post-secondary fraud case — what international students need to know

After a year-long CBSA investigation, 2 Ontario men face criminal charges for allegedly defrauding international students of $126,000 using fake enrollment documents

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News Jul 19

How the world’s biggest art fraud collided with the final bankruptcy fire sale of HBC

True Norval Morrisseau masterpieces are scattered to private collectors to settle a corporate collapse

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Managing Money 15.0k views

OAS and CPP payments rise for Q3 2026 — but many retirees still face a savings gap

Higher benefit payments won't close the gap between government income and typical retirement spending, so here's what the real numbers mean for your plan

Ray Dalio attends the Fortune Global Forum Riyadh 2025 on October 27, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Banking Jul 18

Ray Dalio says savings equal freedom — here's the number many Canadians are missing

High income doesn't guarantee financial security. Here's how to calculate the savings threshold that protects you if your paycheque stops — and why CRA and CPP rules make it higher than you think

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Investing Jul 18

A baby’s $700 raffle win invested over 20 years is now paying his university tuition. Canadian parents can do the same

Two strangers gave a baby a winning raffle ticket at an Edmonton game in 2004. Twenty years and one investment later, it’s covering his college tuition. Here’s what Canadian parents can take from it

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Managing Money Jul 18

5 painless ways to boost your net worth on autopilot

Ditch daily deprivation and grow your savings with five simple, set-and-forget adjustments to your routine

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Insurance Jul 17

Canadian life insurance for newcomers: Work permit options and the $1M policy many miss

Most newcomers assume they can't get Canadian life insurance without a SIN or local credit history. Here's what they can actually access — and how to apply

Ray Dalio is interviewed by host Nicole Lapin on the "Money Rehab" podcast on May 15, 2025 + A couple discusses a home renovation

Managing Money Jul 17

Canadians owe $3.25 trillion! Use Ray Dalio’s simple test to sort good debt from bad

The billionaire investor's simple test for sorting good debt from bad debt matters more with Canada's household debt-to-income ratio at a record 179.6%

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Managing Money Jul 17

Firefighter lost US$80K in savings to cannabis stocks a famous short-seller warned against — Canadians should take note

A retired firefighter moved his retirement savings into 2 cannabis stocks hoping for a bigger nest egg — then a well-known short-seller’s warnings helped wipe out most of his gains

Marine Atlantic Newfoundland ferry

News Jul 17

Island isolation leaves Newfoundland supply chain vulnerable to ferry disruptions

The recent Marine Atlantic labour dispute highlights the economic and logistical realities of living on the Rock without a bridge

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Managing Money Jul 16

Dave Ramsey says this dad can still save his marriage despite US$75K (~C$105K) in hidden debt — what Canadians can learn

A father hid US$75,000 (~C$105,750) in debt from his wife — until it nearly ended in divorce. Dave Ramsey says the math isn’t as bad as the mistrust. Here’s the lesson

Mature man with a sad philosophical mood.

Managing Money Jul 16

I’m 50 with more than $40K in debt and want to retire next year. Should I max out my RRSP before paying back what I owe?

Before maxing out an RRSP, Canadians nearing retirement with debt need to understand withholding tax, CPP timing and the real cost of carrying a credit card balance