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News 39m ago

An Ottawa driver paid $3,900 cash for a parking spot that was never his — how to spot a fake rental before paying

This story is a warning call about why a contract and cash payment aren't proof a rental is real, and what to check before you pay

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News 2h ago

Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, but almost 6 in 10 were self-employment, not payroll hires

Statistics Canada's July jobs report beat forecasts, but self-employment carried most of the gain while government payrolls shrank — here's what it means for your money

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News 2h ago

Carney asks premiers to return US alcohol to shelves, but 75% of Canadians say they won't buy it

Ottawa offers to lift provincial bans on American alcohol as a trade concession, but most Canadians have switched to domestic brands

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Investing 6h ago

Your RRSP could be loaded with AI stocks — Larry Berman explains the billion-dollar risk

BNN Bloomberg's Larry Berman says AI is not another dot-com bubble, but market concentration is at record highs. Here's the bull and bear case, and what Canadians should do with their portfolios

Chinatown in Toronto

Managing Money 9h ago

Beyond the TV glamour: How math, not magic, saved a Chinatown legacy

How a Food Network makeover traded reality TV drama for real-world economics to save Toronto's historic Yueh Tung

Stressed homeowner

Mortgages 10h ago

45% of Canadians renewing mortgages now spend over half their income on housing, BoC data shows.

Despite budget constraints, BoC research identifies options to continue as a homeowner and stay on budget

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News 1.2k views

Trump claims ‘Deal with Canada’, but PM Carney remains cautious: Why the BoC recession warning still matters

A last-minute social post from President Trump spared Canadian exporters from steep new duties — for now. How a 3-day extension could help Canadians avoid a BoC worst-case scenario

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Investing 22h ago

Ray Dalio warns of AI bubbles: Why Canadian retirees and investors are more exposed to tech risks than they realize

A real tech stock selloff is highlighting what billionaire hedge fund founder, Ray Dalio, raised about AI risks inside Canadian RRSPs, TFSAs and pension exposure

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Managing Money Aug 19

96% of Canadian vets say cost is blocking pet care, new survey finds

New Gallup survey data from 369 Canadian vets confirms cost is the top reason pet owners skip care, with real consequences for pets

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Taxes Aug 19

Which province lost the most? Ranking Canada's $1,800 carbon rebate by region

The Canada Carbon Rebate is gone, but unclaimed money from it isn't — yet. Here's how much your province was worth, ranked highest to lowest, and how long you have left to claim it.

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Investing Aug 19

Should I buy that Rolex? (Or sell the one I have?)

Luxury watches can build serious value over time, but treating a timepiece like a stock portfolio takes market savvy, patience and proper care

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Managing Money Aug 18

Suze Orman warns AI could force you into early retirement — and the CPP and OAS math could cost you thousands

Suze Orman says AI is putting workers at risk of forced early retirement — for Canadians, losing even a few years before 65 could mean losing access to Old Age Security too

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Insurance Aug 18

How home insurance rates vary across Canada and where to find the most affordable coverage

Rising severe weather claims and inflation are driving up property premiums, but choosing the right postal code can save homeowners thousands of dollars each year

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Managing Money Aug 17

A mom wasn't invited to her daughter's elopement — now she's expected to help pay for the celebration party. Should she?

She kept her mom out of the wedding, but wants her at the party — and wants help paying for it. Here's how to work through the hurt without going broke or damaging the relationship

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News Aug 17

A surcharge in sound: How live touring became big business

Big shows hit financial high notes, turning concert outings into major financial commitments

OAS clawback

Retirement 1.2k views

OAS clawback: how Canada's retirement income recovery tax works — and how to reduce it

Learn how the OAS clawback works, 2026 thresholds, and strategies to legally reduce your recovery tax

Vet bills

Managing Money Aug 16

Fewer than 4% of Canadian pets are insured — here's how to protect your wallet from a vet emergency

Vet costs are climbing 6% to 8% a year, and most Canadian pet parents have no coverage in place. Here's how to close the gap before an emergency does the deciding for you

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Mortgages 1.1k views

Contract clause could cost homebuyers $15,000 or more — even after firing their agent. How RECO is fighting back

Ontario's real estate regulator has referred agents to discipline hearings over falsified buyer contracts — here's how the fine print, including holdover clauses, can affect what you pay