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 […]
My partner wants a prenup. We have no assets yet so I don’t think we need one. Who’s right?
It’s a familiar tension for couples preparing to marry. One partner wants to consider a prenuptial agreement, the other pushes back, arguing it’s unromantic to plan for divorce before you’re even married and there’s nothing to protect anyway. After all, if there are no houses, investments or savings to divide, why complicate things and kill […]
Flat advisory fees are coming: Here’s what it means for us
I recently received a letter from my financial advisor telling me that some of my accounts are moving from a tiered-fee rate to a flat-fee rate structure starting Jan. 1, 2026. I’m sure I’m not the only Canadian who received the notice, and it got me thinking about what this change really means for us […]
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 […]
Stop leaving money on the table: How dividend investing can build lasting wealth for Canadians
Dividends are payments made by publicly traded companies to their shareholders. But beyond the dictionary definition, a dividend paying stock can be an important tool for growing an investment portfolio, particularly if you opt to reinvest your dividends to buy additional stock shares. Dividend payments can provide income for shareholders of all ages. And financial […]
Bread scandal payout: What every Canadian shopper needs to know to get their slice of the $500M settlement
For more than two decades Canadians paid more for a staple food than they should have. Now, years after the bread price-fixing scandal first came to light, consumers are finally being offered compensation through a historic $500 million settlement. Don’t Miss Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan ‘works […]
The Buffett Indicator is screaming danger — Canadian investors face a riskier bubble than 1999. Is it time to dump stocks?
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Momentum in U.S. stocks just keeps building, with the S&P 500 recently hitting fresh record highs. Yet despite the market euphoria, one criterion — popularized by none other than […]
At 65 and set to retire with $357,000 in the bank: How much money can you comfortably spend each year?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. John spent the last 30 years working, and like many Canadians, thought that in itself was enough to be ready to retire. Unfortunately, he didn’t begin saving until about 15 years ago. Let’s say that hypothetically, despite some obstacles, John managed […]
Rising costs push 3 in 4 Canadians to skip restaurants and rethink eating out as a luxury
Canadian restaurants are facing a perfect storm in 2025. Rising operational costs and shifting consumer habits are squeezing margins, while families are reconsidering dining out — often cutting it from their budget and considering it a discretionary expense. A recent report from Restaurants Canada shows three in four Canadians are eating out less due to […]
Canadian small businesses pay 20% more tax than U.S. competitors, CFIB warns
Canadian micro and small businesses are paying significantly more in taxes than their U.S. counterparts, according to new research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). According to the report, a firm with four employees in Canada pays, on average, 20% more in taxes than one of the same size in the United States. […]