The high price of play: What parents need to know about competitive sports costs in Canada
The buzz of a new school year mixes with the sound of skates hitting the ice and dance shoes tapping across studio floors. For parents whose children are eyeing competitive extracirricular activities, this season often comes with more than just excitement. It brings a financial reckoning many don’t anticipate until the first invoice lands. Whether […]
When an RESP goes unused: What a family nearing retirement should consider
Susan and Mark Grant are a married couple in their early 60s living in Ontario. They have spent decades working, saving for retirement and contributing regularly to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for their only child, Emma. The plan was to use that money for her post-secondary education. But Emma has decided not to […]
The next chapter of Berkshire Hathaway with Canadian-born Greg Abel at the helm
When Greg Abel — born and educated in Canada — steps into the top job at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B), it marks a major turning point for one of the world’s most admired conglomerates. The transition also represents a moment of pride and strategic interest for Canadian investors. Abel’s Canadian roots, his rise through the ranks […]
5 of the best low-risk investments for Canadians that protect your cash — and earn you more in 2025
One of the keys to building wealth is understanding the relationship between risk and reward. Canadians are always on the lookout for low-risk investments, but you must understand that free lunches do not exist. A risk-free investment (like a GIC) has a lower expected return than a high-risk investment (like an individual stock). As an […]
Economic freedom in Canada is on the decline: Fraser Institute
Canada’s standing in global economic freedom rankings has slipped again, even as new data shows the economy may be stabilizing after months of contraction. The Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World report, released September 25, ranks Canada 11th worldwide based on data from 2023 — down from 8th in last year’s report. The index […]
Canadian students forced to rethink post-grad plans, says Simplii survey
As a new academic year begins, Canadian students are confronting a sobering job market, with many unsure about their post-graduation prospects. A recent survey by Ipsos for Simplii Financial finds that less than half (48%) of students feel confident about landing a job, and only 51% believe their education has adequately prepared them for the […]
A dozen tips and hacks every Amazon shopper should know
Everyone loves the convenience of online shopping, but Amazon must be doing something special to get this many people to commit to a $99 subscription. As of 2025, about 57% of Canadian adults subscribe to Amazon Prime (1) representing roughly 17 million Canadians. Part of the draw is the convenience. According to Queue-It, a leading […]
TMU’s new residence shines a light on Canada’s student housing crunch
For families sending a child away to university, housing costs can now rival tuition — sometimes even surpass it. Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is stepping into this pressure cooker with plans for a 21-storey residence on Bond Street, set to open in 2030 (1). The building will add more than 1,370 beds, more than doubling […]
Relief at last: What the Bank of Canada’s new outlook means for your wallet — and how to take back control
The Bank of Canada’s latest Quarterly Financial Report, released mid-November, doesn’t grab headlines the way a rate announcement does, but it offers something just as important: a clear look at how the Bank sees the Canadian economy, the risks it’s watching, and what that means for your mortgage, your savings, and your financial stability heading […]
Crushed by student debt? Learn financial literacy (aka: money skills) that can set you free and build the future you deserve
For most young Canadians, the journey to financial literacy begins with pursuing a degree at a college, university, or technical school. This step into launching an adult life is also when many begin to take on significant debt. To illustrate, during the the 2022–2023 academic year, approximately 532,000 students received $3.1 billion in non-repayable Canada […]