Seeing the unseen: The fight for workplace inclusion for autistic Canadians
Jonathan Hoffman, a children’s author and illustrator, has always seen the world in a unique way. His autism gives him an extraordinary eye for patterns, helping him bring illustrations to life, but it has also made finding employment a constant challenge. During a job interview at a major retail chain, Hoffman disclosed that he has […]
Wealthsimple bets on a new generation of confident Canadian investors
A decade ago, investing in Canada meant relying on professional advisors and traditional brokerages just to get your foot in the door. But that’s changing fast, and a new generation of retail investors are reshaping how Canadians build wealth. That shift is front and centre in Wealthsimple’s latest move. The Toronto-based fintech company unveiled a […]
More than half of Gen Z Canadians feel pressured to ‘fake’ financial stability: TD
Financial stress is shaping how young Canadians use social media, according to a new survey from TD Bank (1) — with more than half of Gen Z respondents saying they feel pressured to appear financially secure, even when they’re struggling behind the scenes. The survey, released October 14, found that 53% of Gen Z Canadians […]
Is this fall a good time to strike a deal on a house? 54% of Canadians think so, according to data from REMAX
Canadians are approaching the fall real estate season with a mix of caution and opportunity, according to REMAX Canada’s Fall 2025 Housing Market Update. Nationally, average home prices are expected to decline by roughly 6.5%, with sales down about 5% through the end of 2025. However, regional conditions vary sharply, with Atlantic Canada and the […]
Understanding the biggest sales events of the year: Amazon Prime Day vs Black Friday vs Cyber Monday vs Boxing Day
In today’s retail landscape, specific sale events dominate the shopping calendar. In Canada, the biggest sale days are Boxing Day, Black Friday (and its sister Cyber Monday), along with Amazon Prime Day. Each sales event offers unique opportunities to save on everything from electronics to everyday essentials. For savvy shoppers, understanding the differences between each […]
How low will they go? Toronto house prices are falling
The Greater Toronto Area’s real estate market is losing some of its pandemic-era steam, and experts say that could be good news for buyers who have been waiting for prices to cool. Royal LePage now predicts home prices will fall 3% by the end of 2025 compared to last year, signalling that even as interest […]
This Ontario family found a way to save $14K on groceries this year thanks to some penny pinching hacks — but can the extreme saving work for everyone?
When Dee Debarros’ husband was out of a job during the COVID-19 pandemic, they needed to find a new route to help pay the bills during a difficult time. Naturally, groceries were the one essential with the highest savings potential, so the couple quickly pivoted and looked to cut costs where they could, dedicating a […]
High interest rates aren’t stopping Canadians from crushing their credit card debt — here’s how they’re doing it
In a country where grocery bills keep rising and mortgage payments eat into paycheques, Canadians are fighting back — one credit card payment at a time. A new Money.ca reader poll shows that nearly 90% of Canadians pay their credit card balances in full every month, proving that even in an age of record debt […]
Alberta woman says her recent vacation cost her $100K after a sudden medical emergency. Here’s how travel insurance can protect you from unforeseen costs
Insurance is one of those purchases that can feel like a necessary evil. After all, you’re paying money to cover you in case a rare incident happens. But for Alberta native Dione Amundson, her travel insurance may end up saving her around tens of thousands in medical bills. Amundson and her son traveled to Japan […]
$10,000 or $125/month: How I handled a dead furnace as a single-mom homeowner
If you’re a single mom and a homeowner, I don’t have to tell you that life likes to throw curveballs. And apparently, mine came in the form of a dead furnace in October. Just my luck. It’s almost as fun as when my air conditioner died at the beginning of the summer. At least in […]