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3 Financial Building Blocks That All Parents Should Teach Their Kids

No one is born knowing about money, and some people don’t figure it out at any point during adulthood. That’s understandable when you’re taught about basic financial building blocks as a child. Readers of Len’s blog have taken it upon themselves to do that learning, and have likely

Bank fees for non-sufficient funds will be capped at —but not until next March

Bank fees for non-sufficient funds will be capped at $10—but not until next March

Ottawa has put in place new rules limiting the fees banks can levy on customers who don’t have enough in their accounts to cover a cheque or other pre-authorized charges. The updates, included in an order-in-council last week (March 12), cap non-sufficient funds fees at $10 for personal

Stock market news for investors: Shopify’s new exchange, Google’s acquisition, Nvidia’s launches and OTPP’s performance

Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week. Shopify Google Nvidia Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Featured RRSP Accounts featured EQ Bank Build your retirement savings with 2.00% interest, tax-deferred contributions and zero fees. go to site featured Registered GIC rate Earn a guaranteed 3.45% in your

What is the Point of Money?

We also answered questions about when to change your asset allocation during a correction, why Wall Street is so bad at price targets, the economic impact of tariffs and taking out a 401k loan to fund a down payment. Further Reading: 10 Great Lines From Where Are the

PeerStreet Bankruptcy Update (March 2025): Why I Avoid Fractional Real Estate Now

My last update on the PeerStreet bankruptcy was about a year and a half ago. PeerStreet marketed high-interest investment loans backed by real estate in $1,000 fractional increments. A few days ago, I received a big, thick envelope with lots of legalese. It appears that actual humans are

Job Tenure is Down: What to Do Before You Quit

Rosie Cima writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. The article Job Tenure is Down: What to Do Before You Quit originally appeared on NerdWallet. Rosie CimaSource

How Wealthfront’s Tax-Loss Harvesting Performed in 2024

At Wealthfront, our focus on optimizing your after-tax returns is one of the key factors that sets us apart from other robo-advisors. We estimate our clients have saved about $1 billion in taxes over the last decade. We’ve written before that tax-loss harvesting is arguably the most valuable

The Best Travel Podcasts I’ve Listened to in 2025

Craig Joseph writes for NerdWallet. Email: cjoseph@nerdwallet.com. The article The Best Travel Podcasts I’ve Listened to in 2025 originally appeared on NerdWallet. Craig JosephSource

DSCR Loan Calculator

Ryan Brady writes for NerdWallet. Email: rbrady@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @reallyryanbrady. The article DSCR Loan Calculator originally appeared on NerdWallet. Ryan BradySource

Don’t Let a Bad O2 Sensor Destroy Your Engine Efficiency

Image Source: 123rf.com Your vehicle’s oxygen (O2) sensor is a critical part of maintaining your engine’s performance and efficiency. Once you have a bad O2 sensor, it can cause a number of other issues, including long-term engine damage. As a former mechanic, I know many drivers wind up

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