CMHC says Fort McMurray is rebuilding faster than expected

CMHC is reporting strong housing construction activity in Fort McMurray, where just a year ago, wildfire destroyed thousands of homes

Millennials love travel the most, but they get travel insurance the least

A new Allianz Global Assistance report found that millennials are the least likely to buy travel insurance.

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These three Toronto cyclists tell us how much they save by biking in the city

Cycling has long been touted as an amazing way to get around. Not only is it a great way to get in a workout and do your part for the environment, but it’s also a great budget hack that can save you money each month.

Canada doesn’t have a mortgage delinquency problem despite record debt, says CMHC

Despite housing-related debt being the biggest threat to the economy, a report has found that people with mortgages are actually less likely to default on their loans than those without.

PC Financial vs Tangerine: which online-first bank is the best?

When I graduated a few years ago, I found myself suddenly racking up nearly one hundred dollars a month in transaction fees just for doing regular banking with one of the big banks. I decided it was time for some change

National home sales plummet again in June, home price growth slows

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) says national home sales dropped 6.7% from May to June, but so far, housing prices haven’t followed

The government wants to make sure you’re ready for higher interest rates (and so do we)

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada has released a set of tips for managing debt when interest rates go up, showing the government body is concerned about the effects of the recent rate hike

Big Six banks raise prime rates but leave savings rates where they are

Canada’s biggest banks didn’t waste any time raising their prime lending rates following the Bank of Canada’s interest rate hike announcement this week

How much should you save for a down payment?

It’s the one of the first questions you ask when decide you want a home: how much do I need to save to afford a down payment?

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