Car-free living: Ontario’s best transit-friendly neighbourhoods and hubs
Toronto’s subway and streetcar lines link up with GO trains and dozens of local bus systems, which means you can live in a quieter suburb outside of the city and still be at Union Station in time for your morning coffee. The TTC alone carries more than a million riders on a typical business day, […]
When licensing rules end a family Airbnb dream: One owner’s story and what it means for Canadian cottages
In Calabogie, Ont., Gabriel Leclerc is about to do something few cottage owners ever imagine — sell family-owned properties. After years of renting them on Airbnb, he says new township licensing rules have made hosting a financial and logistical burden. Leclerc’s story, reported by CBC News, began when Greater Madawaska introduced a $300-a-year licensing requirement […]
Following Peter Lynch’s investment advice: I started with just $10 and grew a habit and my nest egg
“Invest in what you know.” That timeless advice from legendary Fidelity Magellan Fund manager Peter Lynch has inspired millions of investors — including me. For years, I believed investing meant needing thousands of dollars, complex spreadsheets, and nerves of steel. But then I discovered that you can start small, focus on great businesses, and build […]
76% of newcomers fear financial missteps, TD survey finds
Many recent immigrants say they feel held back by a lack of knowledge about investing, banking and Canada’s economy. More than three-quarters (76%) of newcomers to Canada say they’re anxious about making a financial mistake, according to a new survey from TD. The findings suggest that while ambition is strong among recent immigrants, many feel […]
Best towns to live in BC
It’s called Beautiful British Columbia for a reason. If you’ve been contemplating a move out to Canada’s west coast, don’t worry! There is something for everyone in BC. From world-famous mountains to the cool Pacific Ocean breeze, BC has some of the best places to live in Canada. If you’re flirting with a change of […]
CRA ordered to deliver 100-day plan to improve service
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is under renewed scrutiny for long call centre wait times and declining service levels. Amid growing concerns in recent weeks from taxpayers and union leaders, the federal government has directed the agency to deliver a “100-day plan” aimed at improving customer service and reducing delays. In a statement on X […]
My partner wants a prenup. We have no assets yet so I don’t think we need one. Who’s right?
It’s a familiar tension for couples preparing to marry. One partner wants to consider a prenuptial agreement, the other pushes back, arguing it’s unromantic to plan for divorce before you’re even married and there’s nothing to protect anyway. After all, if there are no houses, investments or savings to divide, why complicate things and kill […]
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 […]
Kevin O’Leary is furious at Trump ‘force-feeding’ him Intel — as the US aims to invest taxpayer money in another company
The federal government’s decision to use taxpayer money to buy a stake in Intel has rankled many, including sworn free-market capitalist Kevin O’Leary. If you ask him, Intel should suffer a very different fate. “It’s like a fish dying in the ocean. So Intel is a fish. It dies. It goes to the bottom. The […]
Two Ontario residents are out a combined $90k after they invested in private investment scams. Here’s how you can spot these enticing opportunities for what they are — theft
In the world of investing, the advice “if it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t,” is a cardinal rule — one that shouldn’t be broken unless there’s reason to do so. Unfortunately, two Ontario residents lost a combined $90,000 after investing with two private investment companies. And they think their money might be […]