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RESPs

The universal worry: Can we afford our children’s future?

Most Canadian parents are saving for their child’s education, but few feel confident it will be enough. Here’s why...

The universal worry: Can we afford our children’s future?
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Debt

What the data isn’t showing about credit stress

Canadians appear to be managing economic pressures overall, but deeper data and lender results reveal growing pockets of credit...

What the data isn’t showing about credit stress
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Debt

Why tax season is turning into a debt trap for Canadians (and how to avoid it)

Tax season can push Canadians deeper into debt as many rely on refunds. Here’s why it’s happening, and how...

Why tax season is turning into a debt trap for Canadians (and how to avoid it)

Mortgages

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 18, 2026

The Bank of Canada holds its key rate at 2.25%, keeping variable mortgage rates and savings returns steady amid...

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 18, 2026

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Estate Planning

Don’t inherit a crisis: How to manage a parent’s debt before they pass

Learn how to protect your family from inherited debt, unexpected taxes, and estate pitfalls. Experts share tips on wills,...

Don’t inherit a crisis: How to manage a parent’s debt before they pass
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loans

Should you pay off a personal loan early?

Paying off a personal loan early can save interest, but it’s not always the best use of extra cash....

Should you pay off a personal loan early?
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Auto

The state of the Canadian used car market: Trends, insurance, and the true cost of ownership

Used car prices remain high in 2026, pushing buyers to put down less and finance more. Here’s how insurance...

The state of the Canadian used car market: Trends, insurance, and the true cost of ownership
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Debt

Financial paralysis and how to get moving again

Financial stress can lead to avoidance and inaction. A new report shows how debt is fuelling financial paralysis—and practical...

Financial paralysis and how to get moving again

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Debt

Is buy now, pay later a road to more debt? 

Expedia is offering buy now, pay later with Affirm, giving travelers flexible payment options—but could spreading out costs lead...

Is buy now, pay later a road to more debt? 

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