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Warning to caregivers: Expect a scavenger hunt Feb 24th
This story is part 3 in a series on financial caregiving for seniors. Read others in this series:
3 signs you need to take control of your parents’ finances
Caring for a parent? Get a power of attorney
Before my father was diagnosed with dementia, I had a 30,000-foot awareness of my f.... More »
OAS payment dates in 2025, and more to know about Old Age Security Oct 7th
If you’re approaching or planning for retirement, you may have questions about Old Age Security (OAS) benefits, like: Do I need to apply for OAS? How much will I receive in OAS? When do OAS payments go out? We cover these questions and more below. But first, here’s a quick overview of how OAS wo.... More »
Stock news for investors: Groupe Dynamite reports strong Q4, adjusts 2025 outlook + MORE Jan 16th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
Groupe Dynamite
Lululemon
Kinross Gol
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Walmart warns it will raise prices because of tariffs - CNN May 15th
Walmart warns it will raise prices because of tariffs CNNWalmart will report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect CNBCWalmart warns a tariff hit on prices is coming in ominous sign for U.S. economy Financial PostWalmart says it will raise U.S. prices due t.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 + MORE Apr 27th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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This month, the Ontario government announced new financial literacy programming for elementary schools, to be available to teachers beginning this fall. That arrives on the heels of the education ministry’s initial announcement in May that changes are coming to provincial high-school curriculums, including the introduction of home economics, starting in 2025. This is all good news for parents who aren’t sure if their kids are actually banking the real-life lessons about money they’re getting at home.
Recently, I found Matilda, my 11-year-old, camped out at my laptop, adding books from her new favourite young-adult fantasy novel series to Amazon’s virtual shopping cart. When I asked her if any of the books were on sale or, better yet, available at the library, she gave me a blank stare and, again, clicked “Add to Cart.”
Sigh. Figuring out financial literacy for kids is tough. To be clear, I don’t buy things just because my daughter adds them to the cart, nor is she a big or freewheeling spender…
