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3
Aug

What is your retirement age, anyway?

For many working-age Canadians, retirement is a far-off, hazy objective. For the detail-minded, it might finally start coming into focus in their mid-30s. But for those with more of a “live for today” attitude toward money and planning, thoughts of retirement pop up only when friends start bailing from the work force or they start sympathizing with the characters in retirement ads.

1
Aug

A Simple Practice to Overcome the Fear of Uncertainty and Daily Stress

When you’re faced with uncertainty and stress, use this simple 3-step method.

30
Jul

The key to a happy marriage might be joint bank accounts, researchers say

Joint bank accounts might be the spice of (married) life. According to the authors of a new research paper published earlier this year, couples who want their honeymoon to last longer might want to merge all of their bank accounts into joint accounts.

28
Jul

Video: Bank Of Canada Should Stop Hiking Rates Now: Benjamin Tal

Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist at CIBC, talks with the Financial Posts Larysa Harapyn about the latest inflation data the impact on the Bank of Canadas next interest rate decision, why he thinks the central bank has started overshooting with rate hikes and why more will cause a recession.

26
Jul

Always save the fat! Chefs on 20 fun, flavourful ways to fancy up your food on a budget

Whether it’s cheese rinds or the cooking water from your potatoes, here is how to use ingredients that might otherwise be thrown away.

23
Jul

3 Important Lessons I’ve Learned Working With the Top 1% of Business Leaders

Fewer than 1% of businesses earn $10 million in annual revenue. It’s worth looking at three things I’ve learned by working with those business leaders.

21
Jul

When will the past year of rate rises actually start to bite? And why haven’t they so far?

The key question in front of investors these days is simple: When – if ever – will the recent surge in interest rates begin to slam the brakes on the economy?

20
Jul

Are You Getting Scammed Through AI Voice Swindles? 4 Safeguards You Need To Know

In the AI age, convenience can lead to deception — and trouble. These days, most cyberscams are designed to steal personal financial information or cash.

19
Jul

Inflation cools to 2.8% in June, falling within Bank of Canada target

But prices at the grocery store rose 9.1% in a sign of a tricky balancing act ahead for the central bank.

17
Jul

Financial goals for your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s

Think about these money moves as guiding lights (not set-in-stone rules) to help you and your loved ones make progress on your money each decade.