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Credit Cards

Annual fee vs. rewards value: Canadian credit cards worth the cost in 2026

Annual fee vs. rewards value: Canadian credit cards worth the cost in 2026
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Debt

Canadians judge bankruptcy harshly—until it happens to someone they know

A new study shows that 41% of Canadians believe bankruptcy is a moral failing, at a time when insolvencies...

Canadians judge bankruptcy harshly—until it happens to someone they know
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Resources

Canada Disability Benefit: What it is, who qualifies, and how to apply

The Canada Disability Benefit provides monthly financial support for working-age Canadians with disabilities. See if you qualify and how...

Canada Disability Benefit: What it is, who qualifies, and how to apply
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Retirement

When will I receive my Old Age Security benefits? OAS payment dates for 2026

Here’s how Canada’s Old Age Security pension works, who’s eligible for OAS, when you can start receiving benefits, and...

When will I receive my Old Age Security benefits? OAS payment dates for 2026
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Banking

Best bank accounts for side hustles in Canada 2026

As side hustles become more popular, Canadians are looking for bank accounts that can help them track their income,...

Best bank accounts for side hustles in Canada 2026
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Financial Planning

Do you actually need a financial advisor in your 30s and 40s?

Financial advisors aren’t always necessary. Learn when you can DIY, when help adds value, and how to decide what’s...

Do you actually need a financial advisor in your 30s and 40s?
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Real Estate

Beyond home prices: What the new CMHC affordability index reveals about Canada

Canada’s housing affordability is usually measured through home prices alone. CMHC’s new index adds rental data for a more...

Beyond home prices: What the new CMHC affordability index reveals about Canada
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Debt

Why tax season is turning into a debt trap for Canadians (and how to avoid it)

Tax season can push Canadians deeper into debt as many rely on refunds. Here’s why it’s happening, and how...

Why tax season is turning into a debt trap for Canadians (and how to avoid it)
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Retirement

Why homeownership isn’t guaranteeing financial security for seniors

A University of Calgary study found that over one-third of senior homeowners worry about affording basic home maintenance, suggesting...

Why homeownership isn’t guaranteeing financial security for seniors