Investing

6 times when a GIC is a smart investment choice

Yes, guaranteed investment certificates are conservative—and that’s precisely why they’re the right investment choice in certain life stages and...

Shopping

As food costs rise, our grocery shopping habits are changing

Checking flyers, price-matching and buying local are just a few of the tactics Canadians are using to keep...

Columns

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024

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Retired Money

Why these authors want you to spend your money and die with $0 saved

According to the book Die with Zero, we should all run out of money just as we run out...

Jacks on Tax

How the $10-a-day child care program can affect your taxes

The new subsidized child-care spaces are indeed a bargain, but they come with reduced tax benefits. Here’s how to...

MoneyFlex

6 things to consider before borrowing from the Bank of Mom and Dad for your first home

Borrowing from family can seem convenient, but there are things to think about first, like interest, taxes, family power...

Budgeting

The money-saving tips and tricks I’ve learned while living single

From forcing yourself to wait three days before a splurge to eschewing credit cards, here’s how a young adult...

Budgeting

How to find a budgeting app that works for you

A budgeting app can do a lot of heavy lifting for tracking your income and expenses. Here’s what to...

Retirement

Single, no pension? Here’s how to plan for retirement in Canada

There are financial and logistical challenges to being single in retirement. Here are some tips to tackle them, especially...