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Should you incorporate to avoid CPP contributions?

Incorporating can eliminate the need to pay CPP contributions if you are self-employed but there are trade-offs that should...

Stocks

Hot stocks: Canada’s top performers in Q2 2026

BlackBerry is back, baby, and other standout stories from yet another good quarter for Canadian equities.

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Can you put an inheritance into a joint account?

Putting an inheritance into a joint account may seem simple, but tax and attribution rules can affect who reports...

Budgeting

How to prepare for life as a single-income family

Experts say the best way to prepare for a single-income household is to test your budget first. Here's how...

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Investing

Moving to the U.S.? Don’t rush to convert your Canadian portfolio

Moving to the U.S. doesn’t automatically mean you should convert your Canadian investments. Here’s why tax rules, currency risk...

Investing

Stock news: Couche-Tard and BlackBerry post gains, Metro flags strike impact

Couche-Tard reports higher Q4 profit and revenue, BlackBerry raises full-year outlook after a stronger quarter, and Metro sees earnings...

Student Debt

Before you borrow: Navigating back-to-school financial aid in Canada

Navigating student financial aid in Canada? Learn how loans, grants, scholarships, and private options can help pay for post-secondary...

Spend

What is money actually for?

Columnist Vickram Agarwal spent more money than he ever thought he would on two Oasis concerts. The spreadsheet hated...