What’s the best second credit card (and how do you choose it?)
Your credit card works hard – but is it working smart? For most Canadians, that first piece of plastic sitting in your wallet is leaving money on the table. The savviest cardholders know that strategically adding a second credit card isn’t about doubling your credit; it’s about eliminating the blind spots in your debt repayment […]
Canada’s debt crisis explodes: Households near breaking point as missed payments surge
Canadians are slipping deeper into financial trouble, and the numbers tell a sobering story. Turns out more Canadians are missing loan repayments at a much faster rate than taking on new debt — a clear sign that many are running out of financial runway as many struggle to pay bills. According to a nationwide study […]
50% of Canadian fear they’ll NEVER own a home as recession and interest rates crush buying hopes
“I don’t think I’ll ever own a home.” That’s the reality for half of Canadians — and two-thirds of millennials — who now see homeownership as a dream slipping out of reach. With recession fears rising and interest rates stuck in uncertainty, more and more working Canadians are stepping back from the housing market entirely. […]
‘We no longer felt welcome’: Canadian snowbirds spooked by Trump’s rhetoric flock to sell their second homes in the US — how a rush to sell could impact some local housing markets
Tracy and Dale McMullen are Canadians who had a vacation home in Buckeye, Arizona, for five years until they sold it in April. The couple typically spent four to five months a year in the U.S., but now say they don’t plan on returning anytime soon. “We decided to sell the property after the current […]
How to invest in sustainable mining
With the advent of United Nations-driven global net-zero mandates, demand for rare earth minerals is on the rise, and so are investment opportunities in sustainable mining for Canadian investors. Renewable energy is an essential component of phasing out the global reliance on fossil fuels in order to reduce emissions for everyday power consumption needs. However, […]
‘No good’: Florida couple who lost their home in Hurricane Helene raise concerns, questions after $30,000 FEMA flood insurance check failed to clear — twice. What to know if it happens to you
When Hurricane Helene tore through Ruskin, Florida, in 2024, Robert Paul and his wife lost nearly everything. Their home was destroyed, and like many Americans, they turned to their insurance provider for relief — and were relieved when their $30,000 claim was quickly approved. But that relief quickly turned to frustration. The settlement check from […]
Edmonton property developer owes $75M to former retirement residents but one thing is holding the company back from paying: How to avoid a similar nightmare
An Edmonton property developer, Christenson Group of Companies, is facing mounting financial troubles, leaving more than 200 former residents in financial limbo. The company owes approximately $75 million to individuals who had invested in life-lease contracts at nine retirement homes, according to a CBC News story. “Hope has certainly been waning,” Jim Carey, president of […]
85 million TikTok views say Dave Ramsey’s advice is outdated — young Canadians refuse to sacrifice to get out of debt
Dave Ramsey has fervently preached financial advice to North Americans for decades — but younger generations are now slamming the white-bearded radio host for offering counsel that doesn’t quite account for the current cost-of-living crisis. One frothy example is Ramsey’s repeated attacks on those who spend money to buy their daily cuppa Joe. In a […]
Waterloo startup secures funding for innovative women’s health device
A groundbreaking startup founded by University of Waterloo grads is challenging decades of outdated gynecological tools with a pad. CELLECT Laboratories Inc., a women-led health-tech company based in Waterloo, has received $44,420 in national funding for its innovative cervical cancer screening product: A menstrual pad that doubles as a diagnostic tool. The grant, awarded through […]
Montreal renters in bidding wars: families stretched as competition heats up
Montreal’s rental market has long been tight, but now, a new and painful reality is hitting tenants hard: Bidding wars. With vacancy rates at historic lows and demand only climbing, many renters say it’s no longer enough to simply apply, you have to compete, and sometimes, plead. Take Thalita Costa de Moraes, for example. She […]