Black Coffee: Changing the Rules
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe … Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what’s been going on in the world of money and personal finance. I hope everybody had a wonderful week. And with that, let’s
Read More
How to Prepare for a Job Interview and Walk Away a Winner
You did it! You finally landed that coveted job interview. The hard part is over, but now another major challenge is on the horizon: the actual interview. For those who are wondering how to prepare for a job interview, read on to learn how to go into it
Read More
Money Lessons for Kids: Teaching My Son About Payback Periods
The other day my 14-year-old son, Matthew, was really trying to sell me on his wish for the latest PlayStation video game console this Christmas. Never mind that he owns an XBox system that is in perfect working order, mainly because he got that as a gift from
Read More
Homebuying Tips This Season for Markets Hot and Cold
Holden Lewis writes for NerdWallet. Email: hlewis@nerdwallet.com. The article Homebuying Tips This Season for Markets Hot and Cold originally appeared on NerdWallet. Holden LewisSource
Read More
5 smart strategies for renewing your mortgage
Owning a home has plenty of benefits, but it’s not without challenges. Over one million mortgages in Canada are set to renew in the next few years, and many home owners will be faced with higher interest rates. If you’re in this situation, you may feel squeezed in
Read More
How to reduce capital gains tax with RRSP contributions
Ask MoneySense If I have the RRSP room and put any capital gains earned into an RRSP, would I pay tax on that before I put it into an RRSP or would the RRSP delay the tax until I withdraw it? —Leslie When you sell an investment that
Read More
Is your bond ETF actually a safe investment? Here’s how to check
The first quarter of 2025 has bucked expectations of a “Trump trade.” Contrary to what many anticipated, U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to office hasn’t been smooth sailing for markets. Back-and-forth tariff threats on key trade partners like Canada and Mexico have created uncertainty for investors, contributing to
Read More
How Canadians are responding to tariff threats and price hikes
Ever since the U.S. government began threatening to impose tariffs on products from Canada—America’s largest trading partner—Canadians have responded with indignation, defiance and resourcefulness. Federal and provincial leaders have been quick to deploy counter-tariffs and yank American goods from store shelves. One Canadian grocery chain found a way
Read More
Fidelity, Schwab Won’t Let You Trade Money Market ETFs (That Aren’t Theirs)
In case you aren’t aware that a huge profit source for every broker is your idle cash, Bloomberg reports that Fidelity and Schwab are blocking all new purchase trades of new money market ETFs (gift article) from Blackrock and Texas Capital. Here’s what Fidelity and Schwab say about
Read More
10 Red Flags You’re in a “Roommate Marriage” (And How to Fix It)
Image Source: 123rf.com While I’ve not experienced this myself, there are many people out there experiencing what you call a “roommate marriage.” This happens when a couple lives together but has drifted apart emotionally. Of course, every long-term relationship has its ups and downs, but you don’t want
Read More