Taxes

Inheriting cottage and the capital gains implications

Jill's late husband left her a cottage. What happens if she transfers ownership to her stepchildren?

Shopping

Why are vets so expensive?

The costs of keeping the family pet healthy have outpaced inflation in Canada. We look at why it’s happening...

Columns

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024

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Retired Money

Why these authors want you to spend your money and die with $0 saved

According to the book Die with Zero, we should all run out of money just as we run out...

Financial literacy

What kids and teens will learn from Ontario’s expanded financial literacy education

Ontario students will benefit from financial workshops, and high-school math will cover financial literacy in 2025. As a mom...

MoneyFlex

6 things to consider before borrowing from the Bank of Mom and Dad for your first home

Borrowing from family can seem convenient, but there are things to think about first, like interest, taxes, family power...

Ask a Planner

Can you help your kids financially without compromising your retirement?

A Certified Financial Planner explains what to think about before helping your kids with a gift or loan.

Budgeting

How to find a budgeting app that works for you

A budgeting app can do a lot of heavy lifting for tracking your income and expenses. Here’s what to...

Retirement

Single, no pension? Here’s how to plan for retirement in Canada

There are financial and logistical challenges to being single in retirement. Here are some tips to tackle them, especially...