Articles By Alexandra Macqueen:

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Banking

When a bank’s not a bank: How fintech—and neobanks in particular—are transforming banking in Canada

Neobanks are giving Canadians alternatives to big, traditional banking institutions. We break down what neobanks are, how they got...

When a bank’s not a bank: How fintech—and neobanks in particular—are transforming banking in Canada

Real Estate

7 smart strategies for first-time home buyers

It's important to consider not only what you can afford now, but what you’ll be able to swing if...

7 smart strategies for first-time home buyers
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Financial Planning

Federal Election 2021: Understanding the parties’ proposals on childcare—what could they mean for your finances?

Each of the three major political parties has promised financial relief for parents with kids in daycare. Financial planners...

Federal Election 2021: Understanding the parties’ proposals on childcare—what could they mean for your finances?
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Debt

Explainer: How do payday loans work? 

Are payday lenders filling a need, or are they preying on Canadians who aren't able to borrow money from...

Explainer: How do payday loans work? 

Financial literacy

Explainer: What is Universal Basic Income?

UBI is proposed as a way to ensure that all households have the economic means to be able to...

Explainer: What is Universal Basic Income?

Debt

Canada’s climbing debt-to-income ratio: what you need to know

Canada’s climbing debt-to-income ratio: what you need to know

Spend

Guide to inflation: Price changes, the pandemic and your pocketbook

This guide will help you understand what inflation is, how it's calculated, and what it means for your personal...

Guide to inflation: Price changes, the pandemic and your pocketbook

Real Estate

CMHC tightens mortgage rules in latest response to COVID-19

Changes designed “to protect future home buyers and reduce risk” will took effect July 1, 2020.

CMHC tightens mortgage rules in latest response to COVID-19

Retirement

How the coronavirus pandemic could change the way we think about retirement in Canada

Will we still be able to choose from the kinds of retirement options we’ve come accustomed to? Additional planning...

How the coronavirus pandemic could change the way we think about retirement in Canada