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It’s easy to feel powerless as the price at the pump keeps climbing. Since the United States and Israel launched their war with Iran nearly three weeks ago, the conflict has spread across parts of the region, disrupted a key oil tanker route and pushed crude oil prices sharply higher. Those moves in global markets … Read more

We like to think distance protects us — that events thousands of kilometres away remain distant. But that is no longer the case. We live in a deeply connected global economy where conflict in one region doesn’t just make headlines; it creates ripple effects that eventually land in the most personal place possible: your finances. … Read more

If you are 55 or older, take note: fraudsters are increasingly focusing on your age group. New research from Bloom Finance and Angus Reid shows that people in this bracket are frequently targeted — 87% reported receiving suspicious calls, emails, texts, or letters in the last five years. With Fraud Prevention Month underway, it’s a … Read more

The past year has been challenging: inflation has stayed high, global trade remains uncertain, and economic volatility continues. If your budget feels tight, a large tax bill can be especially stressful—especially if you’re a solopreneur running your business alone without a large financial cushion. Choosing the right business account can help you earn interest on … Read more

Canadian residents pay tax on their worldwide income. Non-residents usually do not file a Canadian tax return, but there are important exceptions—most notably when a non-resident owns and earns income from a Canadian rental property. Withholding tax on rental income Rental payments made to non-residents are generally subject to a 25% withholding tax. In practice, … Read more

If it seems like scams are getting more sophisticated and common, you’re not imagining it. Advances in AI and other technologies have made it easier for fraudsters to design believable schemes, especially targeting borrowers with fake loan offers that promise quick approval or unusually low interest rates. We spoke with Ardalan Shojaei, Chief Credit and … Read more

In the past, the career path parents often recall at family dinners looked straightforward: go to university, earn a degree in a professional field, and start an entry-level job where you spent a couple of years doing routine tasks while more experienced colleagues taught you the trade. Today, that routine “grunt work” is often performed … Read more

The U.S.-Iran conflict has shaken commodity and equity markets and raised concerns about inflation, but financial advisers warn investors against making decisions driven by fear or headlines. While oil briefly climbed above US$120 per barrel this week and key North American stock indexes slipped, some calming remarks from U.S. leadership eased immediate tensions. Still, as … Read more

Divorce often conjures images of loud arguments and raw emotion. Yet some marriages end not with a bang but with a slow, quiet drifting apart. The phenomenon commonly called “silent divorce” describes couples who become emotionally disengaged over time: conversation dwindles, physical and emotional intimacy evaporates, and disputes are left unresolved. Instead of partners, they … Read more