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Canadians are turning to family—and credit—to stay afloat

As the cost of living climbs, financial help from family and increased credit use are becoming survival strategies for...

Shopping

What to know before you use “buy now, pay later” in Canada

Many retailers offer buy now, pay later programs to encourage spending. Understand the risks, including how your BNPL data...

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Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May

The latest Statistics Canada figures are a step in the right direction, but the odds of an interest rate...

Debt

Should I use retirement savings to pay off credit card debt?

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Credit Canada

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Missed credit payments grew by 4% in the first quarter of 2025

More Canadians are missing credit payments compared with last year, according to a report from credit bureau Equifax.

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What to do if your pre-construction condo has dropped in value

Many pre-construction condos bought in recent years, especially in Toronto, are now worth much less. If you can’t close...

News

What is a consumer proposal? How does it work?

If spiralling debt has you on the brink, a consumer proposal may be the right move. Here’s how it...

Columns

Should you pay off student debt before investing?

If you want to start investing but you’ve got a Canada Student Loan or other student debt to repay,...

loans

What to know before taking out a loan in Canada

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