Financial Planning

Prenups can be an uncomfortable topic, but a big help in the event of heartbreak

Prenups aren’t just for the wealthy. Experts explain how they protect assets, manage debt, and evolve with life changes—while...

Columns

What’s the best way to pay down debt?

Many Canadians are carrying personal debt. Certified Financial Planner Janet Gray explains four effective strategies to get debt under...

Newcomers to Canada

How bad access to credit keeps newcomers from getting ahead

Why Canada’s financial sector needs to be more welcoming, plus tips for immigrants to establish their credit standing sooner.

Ask a Planner

“We’re well off in retirement. How can we pay less tax?”

A financial planner explains some tax-saving strategies that Canadian retirees may not have thought of.

ETFs

Can you build a 40/30/30 portfolio with ETFs?

This more sophisticated alternative to the 60/40 portfolio promises to avoid down years like 2022. Is it achievable for...

Credit Cards

The best no foreign transaction fee credit cards in Canada

To avoid paying the standard 2.5% foreign transaction fee, choose a card with a 0% forex fee or shop...

Insurance

Do you need long-term care insurance?

More and more Canadians require hands-on personal care in their declining years, but few plan ahead for it. Here...

Mortgages

Looking for a mortgage in B.C.? Don’t limit your options to the big banks

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Credit Cards

The best student credit cards in Canada for 2025

Getting a student credit card is a great way to take charge of your finances and begin building a...