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A quick and easy primer on capital gains tax + MORE Jan 11th
Q: Can I save capital gains tax by putting money into a TFSA?
Do I have to pay capital gains tax if I sell one investment to buy another investment?
—M
A: I have had a couple of questions lately about selling one investment and buying another to avoid capital gains tax, M. Given the end of the .... More »
How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at home affordability in March 2025 + MORE Apr 30th
Canada’s spring housing market is missing in action. That’s what the latest March data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reveals. Home sales plunged to a low not seen for the month since 2009, with transactions down 9.3% year over year.
The sideline approach taken by buyers isn.... More »
What does a weak Canadian dollar mean for your savings? Feb 25th
It’s the financial news story that everyone is talking about: The Canadian-to-U.S.-dollar exchange rate has been very unfavourable for the loonie lately.
How unfavourable? Since the beginning of the year, the Canadian dollar’s trading value has fluctuated between roughly USD$0.69 and $0.70—.... More »
The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2024 Sep 17th
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Advice for cash-strapped renters and landlords during COVID-19 + MORE May 16th
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across North America in early 2020, it created a wave of income loss that impacted people from all walks of life. While some individuals have been hit harder than others, it’s difficult to find a group or industry that hasn’t been affected. A small segment of the.... More »
Holiday deals can’t beat the savings you’ll get on car insurance
– ratesupermarket.ca
You have the perfect Christmas gift in mind for your co-worker, friend or loved one. Imagine stopping at the closest drug store and walking out with that perfect gift, only to find out later that it’s $50 cheaper at another store.
With Christmas in a little over a week, deals are now everywhere. It only makes sense to shop around and compare prices, from clothing and appliances to car insurance.
That’s right.
It’s easy to find deals on car insurance. And you don’t even have to wait until the holidays to do it. All you need to do is… search and compare.
The best way to find cheaper car insurance year-round
According to a survey done by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO), over 50 per cent of Ontario policyholders don’t shop around annually for their car insurance upon renewal, making their renewal automatic with the same company.
But what people fail to realize is that insurers often change their rates. Every three months, FSCO releases the rate changes they’ve approved…
