8
Jun

RRSP, TFSA or FHSA? Young Canadians looking to invest face wide range of options

One of Rebecca Clancey’s friends suggested she put $400 a month into an RRSP. Another urged her to store all savings in a tax-free savings account.
For the early-career Halifax high school teacher looking to save for a wedding and a home down payment with her partner, it was all pretty confusing.

7
Jun

Bank of Canada hikes borrowing costs by a quarter point amid stubborn inflation, resilient economy

The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate to 4.75 per cent, restarting its monetary policy tightening campaign in response to stubborn inflation and surprising resilience in the Canadian economy.

6
Jun

Holding cash can seem like a good idea, but it can be riskier than buying stocks

Storing away cash for long periods is similar to voluntarily agreeing to lower your salary each year.

3
Jun

Your Partner Needs You to Do These 6 Smart Things to Make Your Relationship Better

There’s a lot of advice out there, but it all boils down to the fundamentals. Here they are.

30
May

The Five Hallmarks of Inspiring Leadership

Executive coach and author Susan S. Freeman examines the pillars of leadership that bring out the greatness in others in her book, ‘Inner Switch: 7 Timeless Principles to Transform Modern Leadership.’

27
May

Financial Tips For A Happier Retirement

They say money can’t buy you happiness; similarly, money won’t ensure a happy retirement. That being said, not having enough money to retire is a problem many face.

25
May

Four things to consider when transferring the cottage to the kids

There are things to consider when transferring a cottage to your heirs. Consider these four issues.

23
May

Are we ever going to get to that recession?

A stock market forecast can be a complicated, nuanced thing. Right now, though, any outlook boils down to a simple question: Are we on the verge of a recession or not?

20
May

3 Reasons to Celebrate Small Wins

Motivation breeds creativity, and focusing on progress helps ignite engagement: Why it’s always time to spotlight achievements, large and small.

18
May

Average Canada home price is up more than $100,000 since January

Canada’s housing market sprang back to life in April with sales rising more than 11 per cent from the month before.