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. […]
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 […]
RBC poll finds Canadian entrepreneurship aspirations hit eight-year high, but official numbers lagging
Entrepreneurial ambition in Canada is rising to levels not seen since before the pandemic. According to the 2025 RBC Small Business Poll, 59% of Canadians say they aspire to own a business — the highest share since 2017. The findings suggest Canadians are not only dreaming of entrepreneurship but see it as a realistic path […]
Made a mistake on your taxes? CRA is making it easier to come clean
There’s good news for Canadians who may have accidentally or unwillingly made a mistake on their taxes in the past. Starting October 1, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will roll out changes to its Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP). This initiative is designed to help taxpayers correct past mistakes without facing the full brunt of […]
Quebec $46M lottery winner faces the ultimate retirement decision
Claude Boucher, a Cégep de Victoriaville employee from the Bois-Francs region of Centre-du-Québec, won the Gold Ball Jackpot of $46,000,000 in the August 27 Lotto 6/49 draw. He purchased the winning ticket using his usual numbers via the Loto-Québec gaming website. “I was scrolling quickly and I thought, ‘$46,000 isn’t too bad! But what are […]