Many Canadian gig workers not aware of tax rules
Although nearly a quarter of Canadians have been a part of the gig economy, 66% of gig workers were not aware of new rules requiring platforms to report users’ income to the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). This is according to the latest survey from H&R Block. "In light of the new federal legislation, the [CRA] […]
Atlantic Canada’s lobster industry faces economic pinch as global turmoil bites
Atlantic Canada’s lobster industry is grappling with a perfect storm of economic challenges, as low prices, shifting global trade dynamics, and geopolitical tensions converge to unsettle one of the region’s most vital industries. A season of uncertainty Lobster harvesters across Nova Scotia, New Brunswic and Prince Edward Island are expressing deep concern over this year’s […]
‘I thought I was doing everything right’: Milwaukee man’s car stolen after thieves started it with a reprogrammed key fob — what police say drivers need to know about this alarming trend
Austin Washington’s car keys were at his apartment in the Milwaukee suburb of Shorewood. However, thieves were still able to drive off with his vehicle. They broke into his parked Infiniti car through the sunroof and stole it using a reprogrammed key fob. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement […]
‘No one should have to go through that’: This Florida woman fought back when her property manager tried to evict her — and won. Why knowing your rights protects more than just your sanity
As more Floridians face evictions from mobile home parks, Kerrie Bacci is demonstrating how to stand your ground — even if that ground is owned by a huge property management company. Bacci owns her mobile home in Shangri La Mobile Home Park in Largo, Florida. What she doesn’t own is the land it sits on. […]
What you should know before you choose auto insurance in Canada
You’ve spent days researching and you think you’ve finally found the perfect car for you. You’re ready to drive it off the lot and into freedom. There’s just one slight snag: You can’t drive your dream car anywhere because you don’t have auto insurance. Auto insurance is one of those pesky financial necessities in life. […]
Rate cuts aren’t bringing relief: why home affordability in Canada is still out of reach
Despite interest rates trending downward and home prices slipping in some cities, the dream of homeownership in Canada remains elusive for many. For would-be buyers watching the Bank of Canada ease its key interest rate in recent months, bringing it to 3.25% in early 2025, there was hope that a long-awaited window of opportunity might […]
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 […]
