Even with a steady job and bills paid on time, you may still feel anxiety about your finances — a nagging sense that you’re not getting ahead or that you’ll never have enough. Sometimes that worry is a reaction to broader affordability challenges. Other times, it’s a sign of a money scarcity mindset. A scarcity … Read more

If you rarely use credit cards or want to avoid annual charges, a no-fee credit card doesn’t have to mean missing out on rewards or useful benefits. Many no-fee cards in Canada offer cash back, points, or valuable protections such as travel insurance and purchase coverage. Below are top no-fee options and a clear guide … Read more

Canadians have many choices when selecting a new credit card. Whether you prefer Visa, Mastercard or American Express from a major bank, credit union or fintech, this guide simplifies the options and helps you pick the card that best matches your financial goals. We’ve organized top cards by purpose—rewards, perks, low interest, balance transfers, and … Read more

The original The Wealthy Barber was first published in 1989 and has since become one of Canada’s bestselling books, selling more than two million copies. Its influence on Canadian culture ranks it alongside familiar national classics, thanks to its approachable lessons on money and everyday storytelling. Personal finance books rarely attract a wide audience, yet … Read more

Ask MoneySense My dad is 77 years old and we live together in a house worth $840,000, which we own together. Dad retired at age 70 and commuted his pension so he would have money to leave to me. He has about $580,000 divided between a LIF and a RRIF and his CPP is $17,000 … Read more

North American markets feel like a new “Roaring Twenties,” but this time the rally is concentrated in speculative bets on artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Many firms related to these technologies trade at very high revenue multiples—or have no earnings at all—while more traditional asset classes have lagged. The chart below compares total returns (price … Read more

With the right rewards credit card, you can earn points or cash back to redeem for travel, statement credits, merchandise, gift cards, financial products and even charitable donations. The best rewards card is the one that aligns with your spending habits and your redemption goals—whether you prefer simple cash back or flexible travel points. The … Read more

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Relocating is more than simply moving farther away—it’s about establishing a new life within a different local economy. Often the move is motivated by finances, whether to secure cheaper rent or property or to accept a job in another city. Because of that, your relocation budget should cover far more than moving van costs, says … Read more

This year’s federal budget reveals a deficit nearly double what the Liberals projected a year ago, as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government prioritizes capital investments over operational programs and services. The budget tabled Tuesday estimates a $78.3-billion deficit for the current fiscal year — the amount by which government spending exceeds revenues — with the … Read more