Bubble or not, high home prices could make a recession much worse, says CIBC
Bubble or not, high home prices could make a recession much worse, says CIBC

CIBC Capital Markets has some good news for those worried about a housing bubble. High home prices may not lead to an economic downturn but they would make the next recession we face much worse

How much does it cost to die in Canada? Average funeral costs, funeral insurance, and more
How much does it cost to die in Canada? Average funeral costs, funeral insurance, and more

Talking about death is important. If we don’t, how will we prepare for a loved one’s passing? Or our own?

Single homeowners represent one in four potential buyers, says a new TD survey
Single homeowners represent one in four potential buyers, says a new TD survey

One in four Canadians who plan to buy homes won’t let being solo stop them from fulfilling their dreams of homeownership

Whoa. The Bank of Canada just hinted it could raise interest rates in less than a year
Whoa. The Bank of Canada just hinted it could raise interest rates in less than a year

The central bank could move to hike interest rates in less than a year, pointing to Canada’s strong economy and pressures from the Greater Toronto Area’s hot housing market

American Express takes aim at Tangerine with new SimplyCash Preferred Card
American Express takes aim at Tangerine with new SimplyCash Preferred Card

April might be a good time to shop around for a new rewards credit card. American Express Canada announced a surprise refresh to its SimplyCash Preferred Credit Card that raises its cash back rate to 2%

Fixed versus variable mortgages: which is the better option in 2017?
Fixed versus variable mortgages: which is the better option in 2017?

Mortgage rates in Canada haven’t been this low in a while. We revisit the classic fixed vs. variable rate debate in the current housing market 

MoneySense names Guelph as the best city to buy a house in Canada
MoneySense names Guelph as the best city to buy a house in Canada

The 2017 MoneySense Where to Buy Now rankings have been released and sitting at the top of the 35-city-deep list is Guelph, Ont.

What to do if your awesome credit card rewards are scaled back
What to do if your awesome credit card rewards are scaled back

Lenders can make changes to products at any time, meaning that your awesome rewards credit card could suddenly become a lot less awesome

Do you get a car insurance discount when you turn 25?
Do you get a car insurance discount when you turn 25?

Many drivers look forward to a big car insurance discount when they hit 25 — we look into whether this is fact or myth

High prices make nearly two-thirds of Canadian homeowners hesitant to sell: survey
High prices make nearly two-thirds of Canadian homeowners hesitant to sell: survey

CIBC finds that while 41% of Canadian homeowners are interested in cashing out while prices are high, 62% are reluctant to sell their current home

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