Best personal finance reads from April 2016

There are so many great personal finance articles published around the web every day that even we have a hard time reading them all! That’s exactly why we thought it would be a great idea to gather some of our favourite pieces from last month and put them together in one place for you.

Fort McMurray fires: what you can do to help

The massive wildfire near Fort McMurray, Alberta has grown to more than 10,000 hectares and already destroyed at least 1,600 structures, forcing over 80,000 people to evacuate the area over the past several days.

5 benefits of defensive driving

One of the best ways for you to get the most out of your car is to engage in defensive driving. Defensive driving is about practicing safe habits behind the wheel, and actively paying attention so that you are more likely to avoid car accidents and other issues on the road.

UberX is finally legal in Toronto

Uber fans rejoice! The popular ride-sharing transportation service will be legal in Canada’s largest city after years of deregulated operation.

6 Common dashboard symbols – what do they mean?

Misunderstanding a dashboard symbol cost me thousands of dollars about five years back. My engine was too hot and I kept on going. I ignored the light and kept on driving. By the time I brought the car to the mechanic it was time to replace the engine.

Chrysler and Google team up for self-driving minivan

The rumour mill has been working hard over the past several days as whispers of talks between Fiat Chrysler and Google have been all but confirmed.

How to save money on your car insurance costs with proper car maintenance

Car maintenance is important. After all, you don’t want to have your tires fall off while you’re doing 110 km/h on the highway.

Calgary's housing supply continues to outpace demand: CREB

April is out and the numbers are in. But they aren’t looking so hot for Calgary’s housing market.

3 types of financial advisors and how to choose one

What type of financial advisor do you have? Understanding the different types of financial advisors is vital if you want to make better decisions with your money.

Domestic airfare sits steady at 6-year low

Statistics Canada has released the latest figures for average airfare from the third quarter of 2015.

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