My money resolution for 2017: spend more

Ask a personal finance blogger about their favourite pastimes, and you’ll usually find saving money right at the top. That’s true for me. Or should I say, was true for me

What you need to know about B.C.’s new interest-free homebuyer loan

In the market for your first home in British Columbia? Well if you need some help with the down payment, there’s some good news out today

 

Why I don’t regret spending more than $3k on fitness this year

What started out as an affordable way to use my free time turned into one of the most important parts of my life — and one of my biggest expenses. It’s led me to ask: is there a right amount of money to spend on keeping yourself healthy? Read on to find out

 

Mortgage rates creeping up in Canada as TD hikes for third time in past month

Canadians signing up for or refinancing a mortgage might soon find themselves paying more interest as rates at the big banks continue to move higher this year. TD is the latest to charge buyers more

Home prices are up again in Toronto, but starting to fall in Vancouver

If you’re shopping around for a home in Vancouver, you could be in for a bit of a discount. New data released by Teranet-National Bank shows home prices in the city have now fallen for two-straight months

Money lessons I learned the hard way

Moneying isn’t easy. When you’re young, you jump at any opportunity to blow your cash. Here are the money lessons I've learned the hard way

Canadians break household debt record as debt-to-income ratio hits 166.9%

Canadians are carrying more debt than they have ever held before, with Statistics Canada saying households in the country now owe nearly $1.67 for every one dollar of disposable income they make

Meet the creator of a new app that’s revolutionizing allowance for kids

Alex Fung, founder of Dollarwise, feels strongly that financial education is falling short. We spoke with him to learn about why a finance app for kids can change that

This is where houses sell in 2 weeks or less in Ontario right now

November and December aren’t the most popular months to buy a home, but in some cities in Ontario, houses at this time of year are sitting a mere two weeks or less on the market

5 things newcomers need to know about personal finance in Canada

Newcomers are becoming more financially confident and capable, but there’s still a lot to learn about Canadian finance. Check out our five things you need to know about personal finance as a newcomer

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