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 […]
Canadians plan leaner holidays as Gen Z cuts back 35%: PwC
Canadians are heading into the 2025 holiday season planning to spend an average of $1,675 on gifts, travel and entertainment, according to PwC Canada’s annual Holiday Outlook. That figure represents a 10% drop from last year, as rising prices and economic uncertainty push consumers to stretch their dollars further. Despite the overall pullback, PwC says […]
Best places to retire in Europe
For a lot of Canadians, retiring in Europe feels like the ultimate dream. Picture this: Sipping an espresso at a little café on a cobblestone street, soaking up that Mediterranean sunshine and wondering why you ever put up with Canadian winters for so long. If you’ve spent most of your adult life in an office […]
I’ve handed in my retirement notice and now the reality is hitting me. How can I prepare for the rest of my life, especially financially?
A record number of Americans hit retirement age this year — and are marking the occasion by handing in their retirement notices. But for many, their financial future is uncertain. In fact an estimated 4.1 million Americans will be retiring every year from now through 2027. It’s a phenomenon Jason Fichtner, executive director of Alliance […]
TD survey finds small business owners still turning to costly credit in emergencies
Canadian small business owners say they’re ready for the unexpected — but their financial choices suggest otherwise. A new TD Insurance survey shows that while nearly all entrepreneurs (94%) have business insurance, just over half (52%) would actually rely on it first in case of an emergency. Instead, many report they would first lean on […]
This 70 year old retiree counted on an inheritance that never came. What her story teaches about financial security
“Nadine”, a 70-year old retired social worker, had been taking care of her aging mother for years, and her mother’s other children when necessary. As a single, unmarried, childless resident of the East Coast, Nadine planned her future around a potential inheritance from her mother, which seemed reasonable given how much of her time and […]
The Buffett Indicator is screaming danger — Canadian investors face a riskier bubble than 1999. Is it time to dump stocks?
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Momentum in U.S. stocks just keeps building, with the S&P 500 recently hitting fresh record highs. Yet despite the market euphoria, one criterion — popularized by none other than […]
Budget 2025 opens the door to growth: How investors and entrepreneurs can turn new tax credits into profit
The 2025 federal budget introduced a series of tax incentives designed to stimulate investment, innovation and productivity — particularly in sectors tied to clean technology, manufacturing and research. While many of these measures aim to strengthen Canada’s long-term competitiveness, they also create new opportunities for investors and small businesses to improve cash flow and lower […]
Federal Budget 2025 bets big on business — and why that matters to Canadian investors and workers
After 18 months without a federal budget, Ottawa is finally putting its money where its mouth is — and the focus is clearly on investing in Canadian business to help restart Canada’s stalled economy. Framed as an “investment budget,” Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first fiscal framework focuses mostly on big-ticket investment-driving items, rather than spending […]
Canadian small businesses pay 20% more tax than U.S. competitors, CFIB warns
Canadian micro and small businesses are paying significantly more in taxes than their U.S. counterparts, according to new research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). According to the report, a firm with four employees in Canada pays, on average, 20% more in taxes than one of the same size in the United States. […]