I couldn’t care less about Boxing Day and Canadians agree with me

For years, Boxing Day has been Canada’s commercial baby. But clearly something’s shifting.

My parents cancelled Christmas when I was 8 (and I’m glad they did)

I remember how much we complained the day my mom told us that we wouldn’t get presents.

Should you help pay off your partner’s debt?

Paying off debt — specifically high-interest credit card debt — should be a goal for anyone looking to get their financial house in order. But what happens when that debt isn’t yours, and instead is in the name of your spouse or partner?

10 things you might not know about the TFSA

Despite the many benefits of this great savings tool, which was introduced in 2009, only about half of Canadians have one.

10 things you might not know about the TFSA

Despite the many benefits of this great savings tool, which was introduced in 2009, only about half of Canadians have one. Here is what you should know about the TFSA and the benefits it can offer.

Wealthsimple

December 23, 2019

5-minute read

A Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) can help you reach your financial goals. You can save up for a new house or put money away for retirement — all without paying tax on your gains or withdrawals that you make.

Despite the many benefits of this great savings instrument, which was introduced in 2009, only about half of Canadians have opened one.

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