Making sense of the markets this week: August 25, 2024
Canada’s railway-bound economy screeches to halt, inflation is down, Target shares rebound and TD to pay $4-billion penalty.
40 and no pension: What do you do?
You’ve reached your 40s, are mid-way in your career and realize you’ll never have a pension. Here’s how to...
Why a reverse mortgage should be a last resort for most Canadian retirees
Reverse mortgages do the job of freeing up income for house-rich, cash-poor Canadian seniors. But their terms are often...
Open bidding in Ontario: Game-changer or business as usual?
An Ontario law came into effect last year, designed to add transparency to the home-bidding process. Has it changed...
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PC Optimum points: How it works and best ways to earn
If you frequently shop at Loblaw-affiliated stores, the right PC Mastercard or a PC Money Account can help you...
Visa vs. Mastercard: What are the differences—and do they matter?
Some people care about which of the two logos appears on their credit card. Here’s why it shouldn’t make...
A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans
Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...
Why is the cost of hearing aids so expensive in Canada?
Many Canadians live with hearing loss, but many don’t get hearing aids. One reason: the high cost. Here’s how...
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RESPs 101: The RESP withdrawal rules
Have an RESP, now what? If you’re wondering how to withdraw that money to pay for school (or not),...