Do you know how much you’re earning — and how much you’re spending? If you consistently look at your bank balance and wonder where the money goes then it’s time to take charge of your funds — and that starts with making a budget. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be scary…

While there’s actually no minimum credit score to buy a car, don’t get too excited. Just because you can buy a car with no credit doesn’t mean you should. A lower score means less favourable loan terms. And in many cases, you’ll end up paying significantly more in interest. So, what is a good credit…

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. As you look ahead to 2025, are you aiming to get a better handle on your finances? Are you trying to save for an important goal or want to…

The ongoing high cost of living continues to impact spending plans but this time the victim is holiday trip-planning. According to Allianz Global Assistance Canada’s (Allianz) annual Vacation Confidence Index Study the biggest barrier to holiday trip planning, this year, are limited funds and the higher cost of goods and services. "This year’s Vacation Confidence…

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. Back in 2012, Warren Buffett told CNBC that if there was a way to buy thousands of single-family homes at once, and to manage them easily, he would “load…

All good things must come to an end – even record breaking tours. Spanning 149 shows over 21 months, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wrapped up in Vancouver, British Columbia on December 8, 2024 and became the first ever concert tour to gross over USD$2 billion in ticket sales. That’s “double the gross ticket sales of…

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. Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, once a vocal critic of Donald Trump, appears to have shifted his tone significantly toward the president-elect. In the past, Bezos…

Pat Wong believes in ‘waste not, want not’ – but her inability to let go of old stuff has cost her money, relationships, and time. The 82-year-old Ottawa resident is a self-described ‘A-Class hoarder,’ and told CBC that she has amassed so much stuff that she’s had to stuff her belongings in six storage lockers,…

In today’s unpredictable world, with financial markets swaying under the weight of global uncertainty, finding smart investment strategies can feel like navigating a storm. Stocks are often volatile, and traditional options don’t always offer the stability or returns investors hope for. That’s where alternative investments can make a difference. As an alternative to mainstream investments,…

As we transition into 2025, investors are navigating a complex financial landscape marked by both opportunity and uncertainty. Invesco’s Chief Global Market Strategist, Kristina Hooper, highlights key risks investors need to address going into 2025. Whether it’s inflationary pressures or market dynamics, investors who understand these challenges — and proactively prepare for them — can…