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Articles By Justin Dallaire:

Credit Cards

“I’m interested in visiting Europe”: How this student can build a credit score while earning valuable travel rewards

We pick two credit cards that could be the perfect match for a student with modest income and big...

“I’m interested in visiting Europe”: How this student can build a credit score while earning valuable travel rewards
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Spend

CIBC Costco Mastercard review: Is it the best credit card for Costco in Canada?

Customers can use any Mastercard at Costco check-outs. We break down if Costco’s store-branded card is really the best...

CIBC Costco Mastercard review: Is it the best credit card for Costco in Canada?

Home Insurance

Does home insurance cover wildfire damage?

Here’s what’s covered if your home or rental apartment has been damaged in a wildfire and how to file...

Does home insurance cover wildfire damage?

Mortgages

Mortgage payment calculator

Use a mortgage payment calculator to understand what a mortgage will cost you in real terms.

Mortgage payment calculator
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem discusses the Bank's latest interest rate decision

Financial literacy

What the Bank of Canada’s first rate cut in 4 years means for your finances

What the Bank of Canada’s first rate cut in 4 years means for your finances
A man sits against a wall outside comparing FHSA rates online

FHSA

Best FHSAs in Canada: Where to get the first home savings account

The first home savings account was created to help you save more money for a home purchase. Here’s how...

Best FHSAs in Canada: Where to get the first home savings account
A car on a highway at sunset

Auto Insurance

Your complete guide to the best car insurance in Canada

What is car insurance, how much does it cost, and how can you find the best coverage for your...

Your complete guide to the best car insurance in Canada
A photo of an article about TFSAs in an old MoneySense print magazine.

News

Top financial innovations of the last 25 years

MoneySense was born 25 years ago. This list of 25 financial innovations shows how much personal finance has changed...

Top financial innovations of the last 25 years
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Shopping

From groceries to flights to data plans: Why is Canada so expensive?

Things like competition, regulation and taxes all influence how much Canadians pay for common goods and services. Here’s why...

From groceries to flights to data plans: Why is Canada so expensive?