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Know someone who’s been a victim of fraud? It’s a sensitive subject: There’s financial loss and the addition of guilt and embarrassment can worsen things significantly.As scams and bank fraud become more complex, it’s important to know what to do in case you are victimized.MoneySense’s Penelope Graham asked the Head of Consumer Advocacy and Compliance at Equifax Canada, Julie Kuzmic, about fraud recovery.The expert shared steps Canadians should take from the moment

Unemployment is holding steady, and many Canadians are looking for new jobs.In August, the unemployment rate stood at 6.4%. The economy is recovering, but slowly. The desperation to find employment can make jobseekers vulnerable to job scams, which are on the rise.MoneySense’s Penelope Graham interviewed Octavia Howell, Chief Information Security Officer at Equifax Canada, about job scams.Howell shared everything you should know, especially how to avoid falling for job scams and the steps

Apple has entered the foldable phone market, revealing the new iPhone Duo, which will become available in Canada very soon.Alongside the iPhone Duo, Apple also unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 at its September 9 event.“Introducing iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone. When open, it’s the thinnest iPhone with the largest display ever — 50 percent larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max,” reads the Apple Ca

Apple has entered the foldable phone market, revealing the new iPhone Duo, which will become available in Canada very soon.Alongside the iPhone Duo, Apple also unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 at its September 9 event.“Introducing iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone. When open, it’s the thinnest iPhone with the largest display ever — 50 percent larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max,” reads the Apple Ca

Earlier is always better, but even a late start in RESPs has benefits.“I think they’re a very valuable tool, and the biggest pro of all is that by using them, you get free money,” said Matthew Kempton, portfolio manager at Verecan Capital Management in Halifax. “The government’s going to give you a grant—a percentage of your contribution—and there’s even more free money that would come along if you’re a lower-earning household.”A regist