Oct. 2016 key interest rate decision: no change

No surprises here: Governor Stephen Poloz and the Bank of Canada (BoC) will not be lowering or raising the key interest rate, leaving it at 0.5%.

Become a financially savvy FOMO fighter

Fear of missing out (FOMO) is a part of life — and even though it sounds like a totally new-fangled millennials-are-the-worst kind of trend, people have been feeling like they were missing out on stuff for a long time. This is anything but a new concept.

Apple bows out of self-driving car race, promises software next year

Looks like Apple won’t be building a self-driving car to sell to consumers, instead focusing on a software system automakers can purchase from them.

How to not let your house become a target for Halloween pranks

Ah, Halloween. The only day it’s acceptable for regular people to dress up like clowns, zombies, or superheroes. Well, except for Comic Con. Even though law enforcement personnel are extra vigilant during that night, there are bound to be both kids and adults who feel the need to pull Halloween pranks.

CMHC deems housing market at strong risk for correction

With half the country’s GDP on its back, the housing market is one of the most essential industries in Canada. Preventing a crash is a top priority for many of Canada’s politicians, but many fear that we’re heading in that direction.

The rules of the (mortgage) game just changed — again

If you’re looking to break into the housing market or considering your next step up the housing ladder, you’ve likely heard that Canada’s federal government made some important changes last week.

BMW reveals motorcycle so safe riders don't need helmet

As fun as it may be to ride a motorcycle, there’s also a much higher risk of injury should anything happen. However, that could all change soon as BMW reveals a new motorcycle that will supposedly eliminate the need for helmets and leather.

The 4 sharing economy side hustles you’re tempted to try

It seems like everyone’s got a side gig nowadays, and I credit the entrepreneurial spirit of the sharing economy (y’know, Uber, Airbnb, etc.) for that.

Should I stay or should I go? Toronto millennials in housing limbo

$250,000. That’s the approximate income someone needs to afford the average Toronto home at $755,755, at least going by the old “three times your income” rule. The average household income in Toronto is about $76,000. For millennials, it’s even lower.

Admit it: you may need professional money help

There is a lot of information out there about do-it-yourself (DIY) investing such as the Couch Potato strategy, buying exchange traded funds (ETFs), robo-advisory or passive investing through various index funds.

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