No. 169Credit Card Points Strategy: When to Redeem and When to SaveCredit card rewards are a valuable but often underused financial resource. Many cardholders forget they have points, while others redeem them impulsively or for low-value options. Left unmanaged…
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No. 169Credit Card Points Strategy: When to Redeem and When to SaveCredit card rewards are a valuable but often underused financial resource. Many cardholders forget they have points, while others redeem them impulsively or for low-value options. Left unmanaged…
No. 170Enbridge, Nutrien and Cenovus Rally on Big Q4 Profit GainsHere’s a concise roundup of key quarterly results and corporate developments for Canadian investors this week. Use the quick links below to jump to each company’s summary. Enbridge…
No. 171Is Buy Now, Pay Later Leading to More Debt?Expedia, the large online travel booking platform, has partnered with Affirm to introduce buy now, pay later (BNPL) installment options for travel purchases. The new payment choice will…
No. 172How EQ Bank Plans to Become a Household Name in Canadian BankingCanada’s seventh-largest bank remains relatively unknown to most Canadians. EQ Bank operates without branches, credit card offerings, or an in-house wealth management platform — at least for now.…
No. 173When to Quit Your Side Hustle: Signs It’s Time to Move OnWhen Sophie Warwick launched a side hustle a few years ago, her aim was for it to grow into a full-time career. At the time she was working…
No. 174When Should You Rebalance Your Portfolio?Building your own portfolio is a common milestone for DIY investors. Instead of buying a single, all-in-one allocation product, many choose to assemble a mix of low-cost, broadly…
No. 175Inheriting an IRA or 401k: Taxes, Rules, and OptionsA US traditional individual retirement account (IRA) functions similarly to a Canadian registered retirement savings plan (RRSP): contributions may be tax-deductible and withdrawals are generally taxable when taken…
No. 176Extreme Weather Costs Strain Canadian Home InsuranceCanada’s home insurance safety net is starting to show strain as the costs associated with extreme weather events increase. Although competition remains reasonably healthy and Canada has avoided…
No. 177How Replacing My Tires Changed My Retirement PlanningI rarely think about retirement. I also rarely think about replacing my car tires—two inevitable, costly events that for much of my life occupied little space in my…
No. 178Canada Income Tax Brackets 2026: Federal and Provincial RatesHaving a good estimate of your expected tax bill before the calendar year ends lets you take advantage of last-minute tax-planning opportunities. Actions such as increasing contributions to…
No. 179Q4 Earnings Roundup: Manulife, Sun Life, Air Canada StocksHere’s a roundup of news for Canadian investors this week. Manulife Sun Life Cineplex Air Canada Brookfield Corp. Fortis Featured RRSP Accounts EQ Bank Build your retirement savings…
No. 180Are Cheap Flights Worth It? Hidden Fees, Comfort and SavingsAnyone who’s booked a flight recently knows how expensive air travel has become. Deals are harder to find and many airlines have pared back perks—so when a low…
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