Stop wasting $100+ a year on credit card fees — 5 smart ways Canadians can escape them for good
Canadians love their rewards — nearly 90% of households own at least one credit card, and 55% of rewards cardholders pay an annual fee to unlock perks like travel points, cash back, and insurance, according to a report released by the Canadian Bankers Association. With fees ranging from $24 to $699, these costs can quickly […]
Nearly 20% of baby boomers are solo renters, keeping apace with this one generation — What this means for the changing real estate landscape
For many, retirement may seem pretty stable, permanent and carefree, what with all the planning, saving and investing that helped get you there. However, there is a growing trend around people reaching their golden Yyears that may surprise some. While solo renting used to be more common for young adults, baby boomers now lead the […]
Focus on these 3 ‘magic numbers’ to become a millionaire in Canada — how do you stack up?
There’s simply so much wealth-building advice out there that it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed. If you ask ChatGPT “how to become a millionaire,” you’re likely to get a flood of endless money hacks, conflicting advice and complex economic theory. But you don’t need any of that to get into the seven-figure club. In […]
Relief at last: Bank of Canada cuts rate after a six-month pause — easing pressure on mortgages and debt
The Bank of Canada dropped its overnight lending rate by 0.25% on September 17, 2025, lowering its target rate from 2.75% to 2.50%. This latest rate drop breaks the BoC’s recent streak of three consecutive rate holds that began in March 2025. Prior to the March pause, the BoC had steadily lowered rates over seven […]
Crushed by rising costs? Here are 6 proven ways Canadian students can save big and stress less at university
Going to university is financially stressful, but with the right approach to budgeting combined with smart spending habits, you can ease the stress and figure out a realistic budget. In 2023, the average undergraduate tuition in Canada was $6,834 per year, and when you add housing, food, transportation, and books, the typical student spends between […]
Forget the Canadian dream — Ramit Sethi says you don’t need a home to build wealth and live richly. Here are 3 tips to help Canadians thrive financially
Building wealth in Canada comes with unique challenges, but financial expert Ramit Sethi wants Canadians to rethink some of the most common money myths. On the popular Prof G Podcast with Scott Galloway, Sethi shared insights that can help Canadians reshape how they save, spend, and invest. Here are three key takeaways. 1. You don’t […]
Habitat for Humanity in Windsor, ON ups salary to qualify for home-buying help, meanwhile the average cost for a home in Canada is dropping — is it go-time for first time buyers?
For decades, Habitat for Humanity has been helping people around the world get access to homes of their own. Recently the organization’s chapter in Windsor-Essex, Ontario has increased the salary requirement to qualify for its help as home prices in Windsor have gone up to an average of $570,000 according to CBC. Previously, the upper […]
The man who sank Hudson’s Bay: Is one CEO to blame for Canada’s greatest retail collapse?
For 355 years, Hudson’s Bay Company was more than just a business. It was a living thread in the fabric of Canadian identity. But in July 2025, that thread was abruptly cut. Poor leadership, outdated strategies and a failure to adapt to modern retail realities led to the collapse of one of the country’s most […]
‘Hard to swallow’: Robert Kiyosaki cringes as he pays $14 for an egg salad sandwich, warns of ‘everything bubble’ and ‘major stock market crash’ — here’s what he likes for protection
While inflation may have slowed as of late, that doesn’t mean prices have dropped — they’re just not climbing as quickly as they were in 2022. Prices remain so high that even Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, is feeling the squeeze. “I just purchased an egg salad sandwich for my dinner in […]
Barks over babies? Millennials and Gen Z are redefining pet parenthood and financial priorities
Pets have always been important to us. It’s been proven that they bring numerous benefits to your life, impacting your physical, mental and social well-being. And that’s why we’re willing to prioritize their wellbeing — in fact, millennials in particular are going out of their way to ensure their pets are living the good life. […]