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What is the Canada Carbon Rebate?

Learn about Canada’s carbon tax, launched in 2019 and ended in 2025.

What is the Canada Carbon Rebate?
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Banking

Is Wealthsimple a bank? Not exactly, but it’s launching new “banking” services

Wealthsimple is flexing against Canada’s big banks. Here’s how it plans to get your business.

Is Wealthsimple a bank? Not exactly, but it’s launching new “banking” services
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News

Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers

First-time home buyers in Canada could save hundreds on monthly mortgage costs through the federal government’s plan to waive...

Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers

Debt

Should I use retirement savings to pay off credit card debt?

Should I use retirement savings to pay off credit card debt?

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When do CPP and OAS pension payment increases happen around your birthday?

Luis asks when his Old Age Security payments will increase now that he is 75. We look at adjustment...

When do CPP and OAS pension payment increases happen around your birthday?
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Newcomers to Canada

Buying a car in Canada: 7 tips for newcomers

What you need to know about buying and leasing, credit scores, auto insurance and more.

Buying a car in Canada: 7 tips for newcomers
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Auto Insurance

What is a deductible in auto insurance?

Your deductible affects the cost of your auto insurance. Here’s how deductibles work in Canada and how to choose...

What is a deductible in auto insurance?
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Columns

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on June 4, 2025

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on June 4, 2025

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Planning to use your home equity in retirement

Real estate equity is a big part of seniors’ net worth. Some Canadian retirees may want or need to...

Planning to use your home equity in retirement

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