Within days of the pandemic’s arrival, old monitors were hauled out of basements and transformed into home workstations. Partners negotiated laptop space at the kitchen table, while others staged bookcase and plant backdrops for daily video calls. For the dozen or so employees at Edmonton-based Punchcard Systems, those first weeks required creating new communication habits … Read more

If you’re buying a new or used car, SUV or pickup to drive in Calgary, you’ll also need to arrange auto insurance—it’s mandatory across Canada. Calgary drivers face some of the highest premiums in the country, so shopping wisely can save you a lot. Alberta drivers pay the second-highest average car insurance premiums in Canada … Read more

Financial uncertainty has weighed on many Canadians, and for good reason. Between persistent inflation, higher interest rates and growing concern about tariffs, households are right to worry about potential job losses and slower hiring. Preparing now can make it far easier to handle a downturn if one arrives. Could tariffs trigger a recession in Canada? … Read more

Life includes many large expenses. Whether you need a new car, must cover an unexpected home repair, or want to plan a vacation, borrowing can help bridge the gap. Personal loans and lines of credit are two common ways to access money for big purchases, but they work differently and suit different needs. This article … Read more

You’ve read the car reviews, compared specs and rankings, and weighed pros and cons against your budget and priorities. You’ve narrowed the choices and decided: you’re buying a new car. Now comes the next big question—how will you pay for it? Standing in the dealership lot, paperwork looming, it’s normal to feel a flutter of … Read more

Where can you find the best digital banking experience in Canada? In this second annual review, MoneySense set out to answer that question by identifying the top online banks and credit unions across the country. To build the ranking, MoneySense partnered with Surviscor, a Canadian research and consulting firm that specializes in evaluating financial service … Read more

Companies that reported earnings this week KP Tissue Target Linamar Aecon Also read Canada’s best dividend stocks Explore a curated list of Canadian dividend stocks that investors often consider for income and long-term growth. KP Tissue reports fourth-quarter loss compared with a profit a year earlier Source: Google image KP Tissue Inc. (TSE: KPT) Q4 … Read more

A few months ago, many of us were primarily concerned about the ongoing pandemic, high interest and inflation rates, and rising grocery and housing costs. As we move into 2025, new challenges have emerged: tariffs on Canadian goods were threatened in February and then some took effect on March 4, followed by consumer boycotts and … Read more

Canadians planning U.S. trips for spring break have several ways to pay in U.S. dollars, and choosing the right method can save significant money on currency conversion. That concern is more pressing now as the Canadian dollar sits near a 22-year low against the U.S. dollar, increasing the cost of everyday purchases for travellers. Credit … Read more

President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. His executive order enacts a 25% across-the-board tariff on most goods from both countries, with a lower 10% levy on Canadian energy. The measures took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET. In Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined Canada’s response: immediate 25% retaliatory tariffs … Read more