Personal Finance

The average family of four in Canada spends over $12,000 on food every year. And with the COVID-19 pandemic changing everything from the way we shop to how global supply chains function, grocery bills are only … Read More

When it comes to Canadian personal finance, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more experienced and respected name than Dan Bortolotti. Dan has been a writer and finance expert for more than 20 years, publishing articles … Read More

Several retail and trade organizations are calling on the government to work with credit card companies to reduce online credit card transaction fees for small businesses. Small businesses are already suffering from lower profits because of … Read More

Key takeaways:  Create a budget and pay off high-interest debt before investing Create an investment plan to help guide you and keep your emotions in check Open a self-directed brokerage account. Stay the course by setting … Read More

Imagine you’re 23 years old, a recent university graduate, and a year of work experience under your belt. You’re preparing to head back to school to complete your MBA when you suddenly realize your debts require … Read More

The holidays are fast approaching, and right on their tail comes a new year, and the opportunity for a new you, with new financial resolutions. Every year thousands of Canadians set New Year financial goals ranging … Read More

When I wrote my personal finance predictions for 2020, I started with this warning: “My crystal ball, like yours – like everybody’s – is severely broken.” At this time last year, we knew that 2020 would … Read More

This post was sponsored by Loblaws Inc. The views and opinions expressed in this blog, however, are my own. Loblaws Inc. is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. While … Read More

Keep track of your spending – it’s one of the cardinal rules of good personal finance and advice you’ve probably heard before. After all, how else are you going to stick to a budget and save … Read More

Having a financial plan in place for your future is an essential, but often overwhelming task. There is a laundry list of things to think about: RRSPs, investments, life insurance, and the list goes on. No … Read More