Travel

Affordable family vacations:​ How to travel when the Canadian dollar is weak

You can still plan an unforgettable, low-cost family vacation with these savvy strategies.

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How to save on exchange rates when travelling to the U.S. for March Break

Fee-free credit cards and debit cards from online banks offer some of the best ways to save on exchange...

Banking

What does a weak Canadian dollar mean for your savings?

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How to reduce foreign exchange costs using Norbert’s Gambit

Converting between U.S. and Canadian dollars can be costly. This technique can reduce the cost from 2% or more...

ETFs

ETF strategies to help Canadian investors combat a weak loonie

Do you need to do anything to protect your portfolio from a weak Canadian dollar? Certain ETFs may help.

News

10 financial buzzwords we kept hearing in 2024

These 10 words and phrases captured 2024’s financial mood. From coffee badging to underconsumption-core, these are the trends on...

Travel

Canadians turn domestic for holiday travel

A weak loonie is discouraging U.S. trips, as extra flight capacity north of the border pushes domestic prices down....

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Can you use the Home Buyers’ Plan to buy a foreign property?

Find out if you can use the RRSP home-buying program to purchase foreign property and the tax implications that...

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Wise card Canada review 2024

This prepaid travel card eliminates foreign exchange charges on your purchases abroad, though the loading fees could irk some...