TFSAs

What to do if you overcontribute to your TFSA

The CRA is cracking down on TFSA overcontributions. Learn how penalties work, how to correct mistakes, and when...

RESPs

RESP government grants in Canada: What you’re entitled to in 2026

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Newcomers to Canada

Life runs on one clock, money runs on another

Why two people at the same life stage can be years apart financially, and how timing, housing, immigration and...

Budgeting

Why budgets don’t work: Try mastering your cash flow instead

Struggling to stick to a budget? Learn how a simple cash flow system can help you save, spend confidently,...

Investing

Stock news for investors: First Quantum profit jumps, Intact earnings fall

Copper production lifted First Quantum, while Intact faced higher catastrophe claims. Catch up on the latest quarterly results from...

Ask a Planner

We’re not wealthy. What can a financial planner do for us?

A reader just wants an assessment of her and her husband’s finances. Turns out that’s the cornerstone of financial...

Real Estate

Are laneway homes worth it? What Canadians should know

More Canadians are turning to laneway homes for affordable housing. Find out how much they cost and whether they're...

ETFs

Dividend ETFs make you money, just not for the reasons you think

Dividend ETFs do not guarantee market-beating returns. They boost your portfolio thanks to factor exposure and behavioural benefits.

Fraud and Scams

Canadians are confident they can spot scams, but should they be?

Nearly one in four Canadians say they or a family member fell victim to a scam in the past...