Lessons learned by DIY investors
Investors share how low-cost investments helped them gain confidence, make better investment decisions and learn more and more.
Do bonds still make sense for retirement savings?
With rising interest rates and inflation, and the Bond Bubble seeming to burst, bonds are challenging the 60/40 asset...
What it’s like to be a first-time home buyer in Ontario—for real
Getting your foot on the property ladder in Ontario is not easy thanks to soaring real estate prices. But...
Jessica Moorhouse on asking for a raise and what she’d do if money were no object
Millennial money expert, speaker, blogger and podcast host, Jessica Moorhouse thinks about money non-stop. Here are a few...
Now’s not the time to switch to a fixed-rate mortgage
As interest rates climb, variable mortgage rate holders may start to panic. Here’s why you should avoid the temptation...
Making sense of the markets this week: April 17
How Canada’s new budget will affect your first housing down payment and the value of our banks. Plus, context...
Should you withdraw from an RRSP to pay bills?
Taking money from your RRSPs early to pay for debt has implications, including taxes, the loss of growth in...
What it’s like to transfer your account to lower-cost investing
Real investors share their experiences on transferring investing accounts from major banks and firms to DIY investing platforms.
Budget 2022: How it may affect Canadians’ finances and investments
The budget includes a new program for first-time home buyers, bank taxes, dental coverage and more. What does it...