With rates on pause and 1.2 million mortgages up for renewal, now’s the time to act — here are 10 critical moves to protect your home and your financial future in 2025
As Canada enters a critical period of mortgage renewals in 2025 and 2026, homeowners and financial experts are closely monitoring interest rate movements for signs of relief — and it appears the Bank of Canada (BoC) offered a glimmer of hope for variable-rate mortgage holders and first-time buyers with a rate drop of 0.25%. The […]
You worked hard for your tax refund — don’t waste it. Here are 5 strategies, from experts, to turn your tax refund into real security, freedom and maybe a bit of joy
Were you quick to submit your taxes the minute the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) started accepting T1 returns on Feb. 19, 2025? Or were you planning to wait until the last minute and file by the April 30 deadline? Either way, it’s time to consider the best strategy if you anticipate a tax refund. According […]
Despite economic turmoil, Canadian retail investors remain interested in responsible investments
Tariffs, inflation, carbon taxes, stock markets and much more have been dominating the financial headlines. Despite the fluctuations and uncertainty surrounding the markets, most Canadian retail investors are still eager to invest responsibly. That’s according to the annual survey from the Responsible Investment Association (RIA), which shows 76% of respondents want their financial advisor or […]
Reducing hunger a rare point of unity among Canadian voters
As Canadians head into a pivotal election season, one issue stands out for its rare consensus: hunger. According to Food Banks Canada’s new Election Report, 92% of adults agree that no one in the country should ever go hungry, and 84% say reducing food insecurity should be a top, non-partisan priority. "This is a time […]
I’m a 38-year-old single dad and primary caregiver for my 73-year-old mom — who moved in after a fall and early sings of dementia. How can I support both her and my son without going broke?
A 38-year-old father is navigating an all-too-common balancing act of full-time work, single parenting and, now, caregiving for his mother. After a fall and early signs of dementia, his 73-year-old mom moved in. While he’s not in a financial crisis, the pressure is mounting. Between work, caring for his 6-year-old son and supporting his mom, […]
What is MEI? It’s the ‘new corporate rage’ as DEI dies, says a Harvard economist — but surveys show the majority of Americans still support DEI
If you’ve been following the plans of the Trump administration, you’ve likely heard a lot about DEI – diversity, equity, and inclusion. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Gain […]
‘It’s just a hot mess’: Georgia apartment residents given only days to pack up and leave to make way for ‘major repairs’ — but is what the landlord doing even legal?
Dozens of apartment residents in College Park, Georgia, are in a bind after receiving a notice telling them their leases were being terminated to make way for "major repairs" to the complex. Tenants at first were given 60 days to vacate their unit, but some say they received a follow-up letter giving them much less […]
Trump’s 25% car tariff has some buyers seeing $10,000 price hikes overnight. Should you wait to buy a new car, or will things only get worse?
With Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported cars now in effect, car shoppers are scrambling to get into a new vehicle before prices climb even higher. Walnut Creek Toyota in California sold 70 cars the weekend before the tariffs took hold April 3, fueled by promotions warning, “The tariff clock is ticking.” Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
I just lost $15k. Should I fire my advisor?
Imagine the jolt of anxiety as you log into your investment account and see a $15,000 loss staring back. You’re far from alone in this feeling. In today’s climate, where market volatility can be triggered by a multitude of global factors, experiencing significant portfolio drops is a reality many investors face. But when should these […]
‘I’ve been scammed’: This Houston mom’s $700 SNAP benefit was wiped — leaving $6 for the month — and the state says the money is gone for good. Here’s what to know about ‘SNAP skimming’
Claudette Merchant was doing what millions of parents do every day — grocery shopping for her kids. But when she got to the checkout at her local H-E-B, her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card was declined. She had received her monthly deposit — nearly $700 — just hours earlier, but by lunchtime, nearly all […]