Putting off “the uncomfortable talk” — Many Canadians are avoiding discussing their final years
According to the recent Scotiatrust: Wills and Estate Planning Survey, 41% of Canadians don’t have a power of attorney document that names someone to manage their finances or other assets if they become incapacitated. What’s more, 47% lack a power of attorney regarding their personal and medical care. "As we continue to live longer, and […]
Getting ghosted? Rising cost of living affecting Canadians’ dating life
Just over half (56%) of Canadians say the rising cost of living is affecting their ability to date, with many going on fewer dates or planning less expensive dating activities. This is according to a Valentine’s Day-themed report from the BMO Real Financial Progress Index. "While the inflation rate has normalized in Canada, consumer prices […]
Alberta implements a $200 EV tax. What does this mean for the future of electric vehicles?
Alberta will begin collecting an annual $200 tax on electric vehicles (EVs) starting Feb. 13, 2025. The new tax applies to all fully electric vehicles at the time of registration, while hybrid vehicles remain exempt. EV owners will be slapped with the $200 tax when they go to register their EV — after the initial […]
How to get financial aid for Canadian students studying in the USA
Studying in the United States is a dream for many, with 28,000 Canadians heading south of the border in 2023 alone for their studies. Accessing student aid is a make or break moment for many Canadians considering the high cost of schooling in the US. But the rewards are worth it. After all, some of […]
Canadian companies are leading the way in using AI to manage finances
According to KPMG’s AI in finance survey, more than eight in 10 (82%) of Canadian respondents said their organizations are using or piloting AI in a finance function, compared to 71% globally. KPMG surveyed 2,900 organizations across 23 countries – including 100 from Canada. "Canadian organizations are increasingly weaving AI into the DNA of their […]
Questrade eliminates trading fees — helping Canadians save thousands on investing costs
Questrade enthusiastically showered a lot of love on Canadian investors when it announced the elimination of trading fees on stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) bought and sold on its award-winning trading platform, as of February 2025. Prior to this Feb 9, 2025 change, Questrade clients could avoid trading fees on the purchase of ETFs and […]
‘Heart-wrenching’: This Calgary man’s home just got demolished to make room for ‘Green Line’ transit project that might not even be reality — how is this legal in Canada?
Patrick Lindsay watched as his home in the River Run townhome community of Eau Claire, Calgary, was torn down for a transit project. “It’s just heart-wrenching,” says Lindsay. “I knew everyone in all the units. We will never have that again.” The homes were being demolished for a Green Line LRT with a station at […]
Dating in Canada: 3 cheap date ideas, plus tips for planning affordable third date ideas
Dating in Canada is hard and making it to the third date is a big deal. Ask any experienced dating app user — where a simple swipe right or left can make or break a budding romance. For single Canadians, making it to the third date adds a bit of pressure — for the expectation […]
Krista Ford-Haynes’ GoFundMe for police officer husband sparks backlash over privilege and legal fees
The daughter of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Krista Ford-Haynes, recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $100,000 for her husband’s legal defence. Her husband, Toronto Police Service (TPS) Staff Sergeant Dave Haynes, is facing misconduct charges for refusing to comply with the force’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in 2021. The fundraising effort ignited widespread debate, with […]
How to file your taxes online in Canada
Whether you’re filing your taxes for the first time or looking for a better, cheaper way to do it, this short guide will show you how easy it is to file your taxes online in Canada. In truth, you can file your tax return online or by mail. But the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — […]