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Calgary resident Eugene Blanchard, who built a laneway home for his daughter and son-in-law, shows off the home in Calgary, Tuesday,

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...

Are laneway homes worth it? What Canadians should know
A new survey suggests the risk of fraud could be on the rise with nearly one-quarter of respondents reporting they or a family member have been the victim of financial fraud or scams in the past year.

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...

Canadians are confident they can spot scams, but should they be?
Teck Resources Ltd.'s zinc and lead smelting and refining complex is pictured in Trail, B.C., on Monday Nov. 26, 2012.

Investing

Stock news for investors: Rogers posts loss, Teck profit surges

Rogers' latest deal weighed on earnings, while Teck benefited from stronger copper markets. Here's the full roundup

Stock news for investors: Rogers posts loss, Teck profit surges
Bank towers are shown from Bay Street in Toronto's financial district, on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.

Banking

More Canadians are rethinking their bank. Should you?

More Canadians are exploring alternatives to the Big Six. Learn what to compare before switching banks and how to...

More Canadians are rethinking their bank. Should you?
A person drinks water in front of a box fan while trying to stay cool in their apartment without air conditioning in Portland, Ore., on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021.

Save

Summer energy savings: How to stay cool without cranking the AC

Rising temperatures can mean higher electricity bills. Experts share simple ways Canadians can stay cool while using less energy.

Summer energy savings: How to stay cool without cranking the AC
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it's reversing course on a decision to reduce its discounts on grocery items nearing expiry. The Loblaws flagship location on Carlton Street in Toronto on Thursday May 2, 2013.

Investing

Stock news: Cogeco takes U.S. telecom hit as Electrovaya rallies

Cogeco reports a steep quarterly loss tied to its U.S. business, while Electrovaya jumps on an Amazon agreement and...

Stock news: Cogeco takes U.S. telecom hit as Electrovaya rallies
Houses are seen in a neighbourhood on the side of a mountain, in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.

Mortgages

House rich, cash poor: When a reverse mortgage might make sense

Reverse mortgages let older Canadians unlock home equity without selling. Learn how they work, the costs, risks, and when...

House rich, cash poor: When a reverse mortgage might make sense
Bay Street bank buildings in Toronto's financial district

Bonds

The bond risk many investors overlook

Bonds are considered safer than stocks, but higher interest rates can still lead to losses. Here's what investors need...

The bond risk many investors overlook
In this Jan. 18, 2017, file photo, photographers take photos of a tourist couple's wedding at the famous Kuta beach during sunset in Bali, Indonesia. (

Spend

Before you RSVP, do the destination wedding math

From airfare to gifts, destination weddings add up quickly. Here's how to weigh the costs, plan your budget, and...

Before you RSVP, do the destination wedding math