Finance news

Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
Couche-TardBlackBerryMetroFeatured RRSP Accountsfeatured EQ Bank Build your retirement savings with 1.50% interest, tax-deferred contributions and zero fees. go to site featured Registered GIC rate Earn a guaranteed 2.75% in your RRSP when you lock in for 1 year. go to siteBest RRSP rates See our ranking of the best RRSP accounts and rates available in Canada. read now
Why trust us
MoneySense is an award-winning magazine, helping

Each year, more than half a million Canadians take out student loans to cover tuition, books, and living costs. But according to some recent research, including a study from Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), many students are unprepared for how these loans work and how to manage repayment.Understanding your options now can help you graduate with a much stronger financial foundation.Student loans in CanadaIn Canada, you generally have two paths for borrowing: government programs or private financial in

Condos are a popular choice for many first-time homebuyers owing to their lower price point and access to amenities such as gyms and pools. But as well as a mortgage, condo owners are responsible for monthly maintenance fees that support operating costs for the building, among other aspects, and it’s important to factor that into your purchase and monthly budget.Condo fees generally cover a lot of what homeowners would spend out of pocket, such as property insurance and general maintenance

There is a squirrel that works the patch of grass outside my car most mornings. I see it during the 20 quiet minutes I keep for myself before the day begins, coffee in hand. For weeks, I’ve watched it do the same thing over and over: burying something, pausing, then darting off to bury the next one a few feet away. It looked like the most diligent creature alive.What I did not know until I read about it later is that squirrels forget. They bury far more than they ever dig back up, and many