Columns on investing, personal finance, retirement, real estate & more

Wikipedia now makes the distinction between retirement and financial independence, or what I like to call findependence, crystal clear.

Sales and marketing tactics are becoming so sophisticated that retailers can predict what you're going to buy.

If your portfolio includes a broad-based bond index fund, you’ve probably noticed its value has fallen significantly over the...

Our chart details whether the some of the biggest loyalty programs in Canada allow you to share your points,...

Barry Gordon admits he was surprised when he first read Justin Bender’s entry in First Asset’s Search for Canada’s...

The argument for raising the age at which Canadians receive old age benefits and replacing the notion of retirement...

Back in February I asked readers to share their ideas for new ETFs that might fill gaps in the...

Water damage isn't always covered by your home insurance policy. Surprised? Most people are.

Many readers were surprised when I answered a recent Ask the Spud question by suggesting you’re usually better off...