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How high tax rates hurt the economy

What is tax fairness? How can high tax rates hurt the economy? Let’s explore what a flat tax could...

Credit Cards

Why are credit card interest rates so high in Canada?

In this excerpt from his book Fleeced, Andrew Spence explains how Canadian banks succeed at keeping credit card interest...

Student Debt

How to hang out with friends when you can’t afford to go out

Can’t afford to go out? Don’t let your budget break up your friendships.

Real Estate

Do I need a tax lawyer to prepare my estate?

Wondering whether your estate planner knows the latest tax laws? Do you need a tax lawyer too? Discover three...

Careers

How to negotiate working less

Flexible hours, remote work, a four-day workweek—experts say you can negotiate these job perks, and actually get them, if...

Investing

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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: October 6, 2024

National Bank moves up, Carnival cruises on while Nike lags, dockworker strike postponed until January, and utility stocks are...

Real Estate

I want to switch mortgage lenders—do I have to pass the stress test again?

If you have an uninsured mortgage, it’s about to get easier to look for better interest rates elsewhere.

Spend

To save money, Canadians are buying more private-label grocery brands

With food prices rising due to inflation, shoppers have been buying more private-label products at grocery stores. That trend...