If you’re still buying groceries and household items without earning rewards, you’re missing an easy way to save. Moi Rewards helps you accumulate points on everyday purchases at Metro and Food Basics so you can get money back on groceries, wellness items and more. All you need is the My Metro or Food Basics app … Read more

Ask MoneySense I am a 60-year-old single woman with no children. I am an only child and have no siblings, nieces or nephews. I have a lot of friends and most of them are my age. I am planning to update my will soon and I am considering naming a trust company (if that is … Read more

Kyle Prevost, creator of 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement, Canada’s DIY retirement planning course, summarizes recent financial headlines and provides context for Canadian investors. The Trump effect Markets have shifted noticeably since my last Making Sense of the Markets column a few weeks ago. With Republicans expected to control all three branches of the … Read more

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are still weeks away, but retail experts say now is the best time to prepare your shopping plan. With many retailers already advertising highlight items for sales around Nov. 29, shoppers who do a little research now will be much better equipped to spot genuine bargains when the major sales … Read more

The rapid rise in Canadian rental prices is expected to slow over the next few years as the federal government’s plan to reduce immigration targets takes effect, according to a new report from Desjardins. The report forecasts a moderation in rent inflation driven by slower population growth and a gradual increase in unemployment that together … Read more

When major international artists announce Canadian tour dates, many fans expect the ticket-buying process to be a mix of luck and frustration. Buyers often find themselves watching prices spike as available seats vanish from view. For the most in-demand shows, artists rely on presale lotteries or fan clubs, leaving disappointed fans to seek tickets on … Read more

Being named as someone’s power of attorney for property (POA) in Ontario is both an honour and a significant responsibility. Managing another person’s finances and legal matters can feel overwhelming, but many people don’t realize they are entitled to reasonable compensation for their time and effort. A common question I hear is: how do you … Read more

Efforts to streamline operations have enabled Suncor Energy Inc. to meet its debt target, prompting the company to commit to returning 100% of excess funds to shareholders. The oil and gas producer has shifted its capital strategy away from large, costly expansion projects and toward incremental efficiency gains across its wide network of assets. That … Read more

What if your investments could grow your wealth and also improve the world? That’s the promise of impact investing. Far from a passing trend, impact investing lets you direct capital toward companies and projects that produce measurable social or environmental benefits while pursuing competitive financial returns. This approach helps you align your money with your … Read more

Shopify Inc. executives downplayed concerns that the election of U.S. president Donald Trump will pose a major threat to the company’s merchants. Company leaders said they do not see current political developments fundamentally altering the long-term dynamics of entrepreneurship and small business formation that underpin Shopify’s customer base. “There’s nothing in what we’ve heard from … Read more