Why making credit card minimum payments can hurt your credit rating
With the rates of disposable income at an all-time low in Canada, you might be one of the hundreds...
How long will your retirement nest egg last?
Studies show that for every retiree who is spending too little, there is another one who is spending too...
“We’re outgrowing our family vehicle, but we don’t want a minivan. What are the best options?”
Even though he has three years left on his current vehicle loan, Andrew wonders if it makes sense to...
Tax basics for newly separated parents
Here’s what you need to know about reporting your split to the CRA, as well as how to maximize...
Downsize, rightsize or get out of the market?
Mike wonders if he should cash in his big-city home equity for a golden retirement.
Debt
What’s better than a budget? Try conscious spending
What is conscious spending? How can it keep you out of debt? And can it make you feel less...
Ready, set…retire?
At 49, Simon has about $600,000 in registered and non-registered investments, and wonders if it's enough to live on...
What is a pension bridge benefit and how does it work?
With retirement a couple years away, Kevin is considering his options. Forgoing the bridge benefit may help him enjoy...
30-year amortizations won’t cause an economic meltdown
The Conservatives’ pre-election promise to increase the amortization period for first-time home buyers has caught fire—for the wrong reasons.