Debt

Family moving into a new home, anticipating their mortgage interest based on the Bank of Canada's March 6, 2024 policy rate announcement.

News

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 6, 2024

Fifth time’s the charm for the Bank of Canada? Yet another rate hold spells relief for some, stagnancy for...

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 6, 2024
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem holds a press conference at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

News

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%, says too early to cut

The central bank announced its interest rate decision, as economists widely expected no change in the policy rate.

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%, says too early to cut
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem discusses the Bank's latest interest rate decision

Financial literacy

How the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate impacts your finances

How the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate impacts your finances
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Credit Cards

Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle

Credit cards can help you build a credit history and maintain a good credit score. Here’s how to find...

Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle

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A man who is struggling financially seeks help from a counsellor.

MoneyFlex

Where to get help if you’re struggling financially (and mentally)  

Money problems can cause anxiety, stress and other mental health issues. Find out how to get help with debt...

Where to get help if you’re struggling financially (and mentally)  
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: March 3, 2024

Banks do well despite loan issues, why we’re not waiting for a stock market bubble to burst, navigating Nvidia’s...

Making sense of the markets this week: March 3, 2024
A young woman smiles as she compares different student credit cards online using her laptop

Credit Cards

The best student credit cards in Canada for 2024

As a student, it’s good to build a credit history while earning rewards for groceries, flights, movies and more....

The best student credit cards in Canada for 2024
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Top financial innovations of the last 25 years

MoneySense was born 25 years ago. This list of 25 financial innovations shows how much personal finance has changed...

Top financial innovations of the last 25 years

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Nvidia earnings are in.

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: February 25, 2024

Nvidia continues to soar, Walmart and Home Depot have solid quarters, Canada’s inflation cools and more Canadian earnings are...

Making sense of the markets this week: February 25, 2024

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