By: John Shmuel on September 6, 2017The Bank of Canada just hiked interest rates for the second time this yearThe Bank of Canada surprised everyone Wednesday when it raised its benchmark rate from 0.75% to 1%
By: Octavia Ramirez on September 1, 2017This is the right way to talk to your partner about moneyWhen done correctly, however, talking to your partner about personal finances can actually make you happier and bring you closer together
By: Dominic Licorish on August 31, 2017How credit card protection can bail you out if your purchases get lost or stolenIt can happen to anyone. You’re out shopping, you leave your bags unattended for a moment, and all of a sudden your brand new stuff is gone
By: Max Berger on August 30, 2017Review: American Express AeroplanPlus Gold A good Aeroplan credit card option, but with some major competition
By: John Shmuel on August 29, 2017Does your credit score impact your home and car insurance?The rules around credit scores and insurance in Canada are very complicated
By: John Shmuel on August 24, 2017Renting out your property on a website like Airbnb? Tell your home insurerThere are more than 100,000 Canadian homes listed on Airbnb. And a large chunk of those aren’t telling their insurers about it
By: Alexandra Bosanac on August 22, 2017Canadians carrying record mortgages, but delinquencies remain lowCanadians have record levels of mortgage debt but we’re not defaulting on our homes — at least not yet
By: Janine Rogan on August 21, 2017Are Canadians too obsessed with homeownership?Nearly 70% of Canadians own a home, which is staggering considering how expensive it is to enter some of Canada’s hottest markets
By: John Shmuel on August 18, 2017Canadian interest rates look set to rise this October. Here’s what you need to knowWhen the Bank of Canada hiked interest rates back in July, there was an immediate effect on mortgages
By: John Shmuel on August 17, 2017Want to buy a house in Toronto? You’ll need to make at least $200,663Take home an average salary in Toronto? Good luck buying a home.