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Auto • 1h ago

Ontario man denied $1,000 deposit after backing out of EV deal — what buyers need to know before signing

Ontario car contracts are final once signed. Here's when you can legally cancel and how to protect your deposit

Mortgage brokers

Mortgages • 1h ago

FSRA revokes 24 Ontario mortgage brokerage licences — here's the full list and how to check yours

FSRA pulled 24 brokerage licences for ignoring annual filing rules. Find out if yours is on the list

CIBC mutual fund claim

Investing • 3h ago

CIBC is paying $26M to settle a mutual fund trailing commission lawsuit — here's how to claim your share

Investors who held qualifying CIBC or Renaissance mutual funds through discount brokers may be eligible for compensation. Here’s who qualifies and how to file before Oct. 21

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News • 15h ago

‘I don’t know what to ask’: Canada's 'Crypto King’ reveals he needs a lawyer for contentious trial

For the self-proclaimed “Crypto King,” self-representation could be both a strategic opportunity and a costly gamble. What to consider when weighing the risks and rewards of legal self-representation.

Bank of Canada rate hike

Mortgages • 15h ago

Are Bank of Canada rate hikes coming back? What a 1-point jump means for Canadians with variable-rate mortgages

The year started with 45% of new Canadian mortgages opting for variable rates — now Bank of Canada rate hikes are back on the table. What this means to mortgage holders and borrowers

Elon Musk

News • 17h ago

Elon Musk calls for Alberta, Saskatchewan to separate — here's what the Oct. 19 referendum means for your RRSP

Elon Musk's call for 3 provinces to leave Canada barely moved markets, but Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum could. Here's what it means for your RRSP, TFSA and savings

Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa

News • 22h ago

Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa slapped with $1,800 in fines it says it can't afford to prevent

A downtown Oshawa museum says it can't afford the security measures recommended as it faces fines and ongoing problems linked to a homeless encampment on its property

Donald Trump tariffs

News • 23h ago

Canada's exports to the U.S. hit a record in August as businesses raced to beat 50% tariffs — and the bill is coming due

Canada's trade surplus with the U.S. nearly doubled to $11.2B in August as firms front-ran new 50% tariffs

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'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski on trial

News • Oct 08

Investor who gave 'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski $150K+ testifies at fraud trial — victims got back 7.5 cents per dollar

Pleterski allegedly took $40M from investors and spent $16M on himself, including 11 luxury cars

Young couple sitting on floor, surrounded by moving boxes and covered furniture, experiencing stress while planning their new home

Mortgages • Oct 08

Nearly 1 in 5 Canadians would pause retirement savings to buy a home — but the FHSA and HBP offer a better path

A new REMAX survey shows some Canadians would sacrifice retirement savings for a home. Here's how the FHSA and Home Buyers' Plan can help you avoid that trade

Cold apartment

Real Estate • Oct 08

Toronto renters can trigger city enforcement in 24 hours if landlords fail to maintain 21°C heat minimum

Toronto’s heat season started Oct. 1. Here’s what your landlord owes you, how fast they must act and how to report it — and recover rent — if the heat doesn’t come on

Cricket game

News • 1.3k views

Rogers' $11B NHL deal ends Hockey Night in Canada on CBC — fans now face up to $444/year for Sportsnet and Amazon

CBC no longer airs NHL games, and catching every national broadcast now means paying both Rogers and Amazon. Here's the real cost — and how to trim it

Tight budget

Managing Money • Oct 08

36% of Canadians cut groceries and 25% raided emergency funds just to afford housing, Habitat survey finds

A new Habitat for Humanity survey finds 36% of Canadians spent less on food and 25% tapped savings to cover housing costs. Here's how to check your numbers and rebuild your buffer

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Real Estate • Oct 07

Redditors debate whether a paid-off mortgage drops Ben Felix's 5% rule to 2% — the math says otherwise

Paying off your mortgage ends the interest bill, but it doesn't make your home free to own. Here's what Canadians on Reddit got right — and wrong — about the long-term math of owning versus renting.

Steel workers

News • Oct 07

Ottawa gives Cleveland-Cliffs 5 days to save 500 Stelco jobs — or face court action over broken promises

As up to 500 Stelco workers face layoffs, here's what Ottawa's ultimatum means for their paycheques — and the EI, severance and recall rules every tariff-hit Canadian should know

Muskoka Recovery

News • 1.3k views

Muskoka rehab with fake nurses forced into bankruptcy: how Canadians can vet private treatment

A 'luxury' Ontario rehab that charged up to $150,000 for a six-week stay has been forced into bankruptcy. Here's what Canadian families should check before paying for private addiction treatment.

Donald Trump

News • 35.8k views

Trump claims Canada charged 'secret' tariffs nobody knew about — here's how the 50% levies hit your wallet

Canada's counter-tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. goods could push consumer prices up 1% to 1.5% over six months

Loblaw in talks to buy Boots

Investing • Oct 07

Westons' CA$11.2B Boots purchase goes through Wittington, not Loblaw — what shareholders need to know

The Weston family’s holding company, Wittington Investments, announced on Oct. 7 that it has agreed to buy Boots, the U.K. pharmacy chain. The holding won't be part of the publicly traded Loblaw (TSX:L) or George Weston Ltd (TSX:GWL) portfolios.

Work team using artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with job tasks

Employment • Oct 07

Robert Half's 2027 salary guide shows 1.4% raises for finance — but AI-skilled candidates are commanding far more

Robert Half's 2027 Canada Salary Guide projects a 1.4% average gain for finance and accounting roles, but controllers, senior accountants and AI-savvy professionals could earn far more

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Retirement • Oct 06

72% of savers consider cutting retirement contributions to cover daily costs. Here’s why this could cost you

Cutting retirement contributions can ease today’s financial pressure, but missed investment growth and employer matching could leave you with less later. Here’s what to consider.