Sean Cooper: Distressed housing sales can be a deal for buyers, but you should know the risks

Don’t miss: This cash back app pays actual cash A low credit score can cost you thousands in interest — here’s how you can prevent that 5 mistakes Canadian parents are making with their life insurance What is a distressed sale and how does it happen? A distressed sale is one where a homeowner is… Continue reading Sean Cooper: Distressed housing sales can be a deal for buyers, but you should know the risks

Grieving is hard enough already; banks shouldn’t make it harder

Opening an estate account with the bank shouldn’t come with unnecessary roadblocks Published Apr 12, 2023  •  3 minute read A woman walks past bank buildings in Toronto. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National Post files I wanted to cry, but I knew I had to do something about this. My mom never allowed us to… Continue reading Grieving is hard enough already; banks shouldn’t make it harder

‘Ask a lot of questions’ before deciding what to do with your tax refund: experts

It’s best to take a hard look at your finances before deciding what to do with your tax refund Author of the article: The Canadian Press Noushin Ziafati Published Apr 11, 2023  •  Last updated 15 hours ago  •  4 minute read Though it may be exciting to receive a tax refund, experts caution against impulse… Continue reading ‘Ask a lot of questions’ before deciding what to do with your tax refund: experts

Ottawa is offering a 25-year, high-interest GIC: It’s called the Canada Pension Plan

Jason Heath: Decision on when to apply for CPP becomes clearer when you think of it as an investment, not income Published Apr 07, 2023  •  Last updated 17 hours ago  •  6 minute read The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension is a monthly pension paid to Canadians over the age of 60 who contributed… Continue reading Ottawa is offering a 25-year, high-interest GIC: It’s called the Canada Pension Plan

Veteran money managers bail on stock rally with Fed hawks flying

‘Market-implied estimates may be exaggerating rate-cut potential before year-end’ Author of the article: Bloomberg News Denitsa Tsekova Published Apr 03, 2023  •  Last updated 3 days ago  •  4 minute read Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Brendan McDermid/Reuters files Optimism about imminent rate cuts is stirring animal spirits… Continue reading Veteran money managers bail on stock rally with Fed hawks flying

Finding good companies is like finding an affordable home — look at ones going under the radar

Martin Pelletier: Try searching for undiscovered value Published Apr 03, 2023  •  Last updated 4 days ago  •  3 minute read The housing market in Calgary for single family home is so tight that houses are selling at or over the asking price. The same thing is happening with long-duration stocks such as tech equities. Photo… Continue reading Finding good companies is like finding an affordable home — look at ones going under the radar

Dealing with a debt collector? You might not have to pay, at least not on their terms

Sandra Fry: Before rushing to pay an older debt, know your rights and responsibilities Published Apr 06, 2023  •  Last updated 18 hours ago  •  5 minute read Countless Canadians each year receive a letter demanding payment on a debt they’ve long forgotten about or didn’t even know about. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto When should you… Continue reading Dealing with a debt collector? You might not have to pay, at least not on their terms

If you’re feeling cheated by grocery prices, here’s 5 key ways to start saving on food

Don’t miss: This cash back app pays actual cash A low credit score can cost you thousands in interest — here’s how you can prevent that 5 mistakes Canadian parents are making with their life insurance Changing habits Longo has noticed customers changing their habits due to inflation. Over the past year, more Longo’s customers… Continue reading If you’re feeling cheated by grocery prices, here’s 5 key ways to start saving on food