The 2019 first-time homebuyers guide for Canadians
The 2019 first-time homebuyers guide for Canadians

This in-depth guide explains everything about buying your first home, from getting a mortgage to choosing home insurance.

Ontario family dodges $46,000 bill for surgery in Mexico thanks to travel health insurance
Ontario family dodges $46,000 bill for surgery in Mexico thanks to travel health insurance

Oakville, Ont., parents realize how expensive an overseas emergency surgery could have been.

B.C. drivers pay hundreds of dollars a year more than Alberta drivers for auto insurance
B.C. drivers pay hundreds of dollars a year more than Alberta drivers for auto insurance

IBC argues that B.C. could lower premiums by adopting a private insurance model, but others are not so sure.

Tim Hortons joins the world of rewards programs with Tims Rewards
Tim Hortons joins the world of rewards programs with Tims Rewards

After customers make seven purchases, they can redeem their rewards for either a free coffee, tea or baked good.

The Canadian government is going to start helping young people buy homes
The Canadian government is going to start helping young people buy homes

The federal government revealed several new policy measures to try and make housing more affordable as part of its 2019 Budget.

When should you declare bankruptcy because of your student loans?
When should you declare bankruptcy because of your student loans?

We talk to two financial experts on how to proceed if you really can't pay back your student loans. 

‘Ghost brokers’ targeting new Canadians with fake car insurance
‘Ghost brokers’ targeting new Canadians with fake car insurance

They offer cheaper rates than legitimate insurance companies, but if it looks too good to be true — it probably is. 

Money expert Barry Choi reveals his favourite credit cards, loyalty programs and bank accounts
Money expert Barry Choi reveals his favourite credit cards, loyalty programs and bank accounts

From the Marriott Bonvoy program to the Platinum credit card, here are the personal finance products Barry can’t live without.

Millennials now make up 37% of personal insolvencies in Ontario
Millennials now make up 37% of personal insolvencies in Ontario

Millennials carry less debt than any other age group. So why are they increasingly filing consumer proposals and bankruptcies?

Millennials have less debt than any other age group — but they represent the biggest share of insolvency filings, according to updated research from Licensed Insolvency Trustee firm Hoyes, Michalos & Associates Inc.

This is why your home insurance rates are going up
This is why your home insurance rates are going up

In one year, some provinces saw home insurance rates jump 12%.

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