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 […]
“They watched him lose everything”: CIBC, RBC miss $1.7M fraud on B.C. senior
An 89-year-old Victoria man lost nearly $1.7 million to an elaborate “bank investigator” scam that played out over six months — despite clear warning signs that, according to his family, should have prompted action from two of Canada’s largest banks. His daughter, Jill Anholt, said she still can’t understand how both CIBC and RBC allowed […]
Home sales pick up but prices remain stubborn: Royal LePage
Canada’s housing market is showing signs of life in recent weeks, as more buyers begin to make moves, but that renewed activity hasn’t yet translated into widespread price growth. According to the latest Royal LePage Real Estate Services House Price Survey, national home prices were essentially unchanged from this time last year, up just 0.1 […]
“Free” iPhone 17? Why that bank promo might cost you more than you think
Free iPhone 17 just for opening a bank account? Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Canadian banks and fintechs continually roll out flashy promotions to lure in new customers — offering everything from Apple gear to cold hard cash. While these perks are tempting, the fine print can turn that “free” iPhone into a surprisingly expensive […]
Most Canadians aren’t ready for the $1 trillion wealth transfer
As Canada’s population ages, a massive wealth transfer is looming — one experts say many households aren’t ready for. The Great Wealth Transfer, which predicts a staggering $1-trillion reallocation of wealth, has raised concerns about Canadians’ preparedness for what will happen to their estate once they pass away. This concern is not without merit. According […]
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 […]
Budget 2025 brings hope and relief: Tax cuts and new credits aim to ease the squeeze on working Canadians
The 2025 federal budget — the first under Prime Minister Mark Carney — promises to reshape how working Canadians experience both their paycheques and their prospects. Branded as a “generational” plan by the government, the budget balances sweeping economic ambition with targeted relief for households facing persistent cost-of-living pressures. At its core is a middle-class […]
Calgary man left paying triple the going rate for solar panels after a door-to-door sales person used high-pressure tactics. Here’s how to avoid a bad deal
As more and more people report being scammed with clever AI schemes or telephone cons, shady in-person sales tactics might seem to be a thing of the past. For a Calgary man, however, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Jay Hector was approached by a salesperson for the solar company Northern PWR, who persuaded […]
Costco Canada: Are the deals worth It? Canadians have their say
Grocery bills are eating up a sizeable portion of Canadian household budgets, and families are looking for every possible way to stretch their dollar. In 2023, the average household spent about $12,000 a year on food, according to Statistics Canada — roughly $1,000 a month when you include groceries and restaurant meals. Just keeping the […]
Rethinking retirement legacy: Canadians focus on more meaningful wealth transfers
Retirement planning has long centred on building assets, but Canadians are now broadening the idea of what it means to leave something behind. According to a new survey from Edward Jones Canada, half of Canadians (50%) indicate they plan to give part of their inheritance while still alive, choosing to shape their legacy through support such as […]