Investing

As we count down the seconds to a New Year, we often reminisce about the year that was; the good, the bad, and the ugly. And that’s just talking about our finances. Maybe you hit a … Read More

When many people think about buying a GIC, they tend to think in terms of investing a lump sum into one GIC. With this kind of approach, all the money is tied up in the investment … Read More

No one likes debt, especially when they’re carrying hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt in the form of a mortgage. Most financial pundits will argue that you should pay it down as quickly as possible. … Read More

Green investing is a category of investing where people choose to invest their money in ways that support environmentally friendly businesses and initiatives or protect and conserve natural resources. They can include alternative energy sources (such … Read More

Financial writers get really excited in January. Like, really excited. Why? Because it’s RRSP season! For two beautiful months in summer, Canadians from coast to coast drag their jet skis out of the garage, dust them … Read More

They say there are only two guarantees in life: death and taxes. It’s dark humour, for sure, but sadly tax time isn’t all fun with big returns. Depending on which types of investments you hold, you … Read More

So, you’ve read our Best Bank Accounts of 2018 post you’re itching for more, right? We’ve got you covered. Back in February, Ratehub.ca launched its inaugural Personal Finance Awards, which covered the best banking accounts of … Read More

Her generation is everyone’s favourite punching bag, but Erin Lowry started Broke Millennial to prove that even the most hapless among us can become financially literate.

No matter how far off retirement may be for you, the idea of living out your post-work days on a fixed or limited income can be daunting. A lot goes into planning how, when, and what … Read More

There was a time when being a worker in Canada was pretty rough. For example, in 1872, printing press workers in Toronto walked off the job when their employers refused to shorten their workday from up … Read More