3 ways to get a free credit score in Canada
Credit scores — those three little numbers used to judge your borrowing history when you apply for credit — are essential if you want to get a big loan or a better interest rate. For a long time, it was hard to get companies to share your score without paying. If you haven’t checked your […]
This Toronto man is still owed over $55K and finally getting his condo back after 4-Year ‘harrowing’ fight with tenant — Is being a landlord still worth it?
Narinder Singh and his wife are relieved after their four-year nightmare tenant experience has finally ended. The Brampton, Ontario man told Global News that his tenant, Deeqa Rafle, owes $55,177.85 in unpaid rent and utilities. Singh claims that Rafle did not pay her rent consistently for the four years she lived at the Singh’s 32nd-floor […]
White House confirms Trump’s tariffs are coming Feb 1 — How they will impact Canadian investors
After weeks of speculation, the White House finally confirmed its intention to levy a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods imported into the USA on February 1. This was in response to reporting from Reuters that revealed President Donald Trump would be delaying the tariffs until March 1, which the White House deemed false during […]
Trump says Canadians prefer the American healthcare system. Here’s a look at how the two differ to decipher for yourself
Standing strong on his vision of Canada becoming the 51st of the USA, President Donald Trump recently asserted that Canadians would have much better healthcare if the country were to cede independence to its southern neighbour. “I would love to see Canada be the 51st state. The Canadian citizens, if that happened, would get a […]
What cost of living crisis? This Alberta family of 7 spends just $700/month on groceries, gas — here’s how they save bundles of cash (and how you can too)
Chad Koch is the sole income earner of a family of seven and knows how pricy food can be. According to the 2025 Food Price Report, the average Canadian family of four spent more than $16,000 on groceries in 2024. On the other hand, Chad Koch spends up to $350 every two weeks on food […]
This finance prof bought Nvidia at USD$0.48/share — but he sold early and missed a life-changing gain of more than 30,000%. Here’s his big mistake and how to avoid it in 2025
When it comes to fruitful, long-term investing, it pays to be cool as a cucumber. Markets can be volatile and test our resolve, and our brains can work against us by allowing cognitive biases to drive poor investment decisions. What does this mean and how can we overcome it? As an entrepreneur, economist and former […]
Sound the alarm: Half of Canadian investors think economy will weaken over the next 12 months, recession looming
Despite a positive outlook on the overall macroeconomic trends, many Canadian investors are concerned about the possibility of a recession in the next 12 months, according to the latest BMO investment survey. Additionally, with higher values on tax-free savings accounts (TFSA), many respondents reported seeking more financial advice. "It was a good year for many […]
Global economy on the edge: CEOs brace for trade wars and no price hikes in 2025
Three weeks into 2025 and the global economy stands at a precarious crossroads. Unpredictable US policy, escalating trade wars, combined with fears of a looming recession and the relentless pace of technological change mean that many corporate CEOs are in for a year of anxiety and uncertainty. Insights from The Conference Board’s latest survey of […]
Billionaire investor Mark Spitznagel, who predicted the last two market crashes, warns of impending Black Swan bubble burst in the equities market
Mark Spitznagel wasn’t surprised when USD$6.4 trillion was erased from global stock markets this past August. That’s because the noted Wall Street “permabear” — a term used to describe an investor who assumes the value of stocks and shares will fall regardless of market conditions — anticipates a major market crash due to the "greatest […]
Porter Airlines, BMO and Mastercard join forces to elevate travel rewards with BMO VIPorter Mastercard credit cards
In a move set to shake up the Canadian travel rewards landscape, Porter Airlines, BMO and Mastercard have announced a groundbreaking partnership. Come spring 2025, Canadians will have access to a new suite of BMO VIPorter Mastercard credit cards, designed to accelerate their journey towards travel rewards. This collaboration aims to blend Porter’s award-winning flying […]