Understanding Probate Fees
Whether you need to be concerned about probate fees depends in part on where you live A popular regular feature…
Rights & Money
Minimum-Wage Earners Can’t Afford Rent
In most Canadian cities, working a 40-hour week won’t get you an apartment if you’re earning minimum wage By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/Panupat Ratanawechtrakul. A two-bedroom apartment is beyond the means of a minimum-wage earner in more than…
More and More Canadians Don’t Trust Social Media
Distrust of the Internet is growing, and users say social media companies are largely to blame By Jennifer Hughes Photo:…
The Top International Retirement Spots
If your retirement planning includes thinking about retiring abroad, these are the countries to consider By Jennifer Hughes Photo…
When to Give the Kids a Hand
It can be difficult to judge just how much you should—or shouldn’t—help your kids out By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/Michaeljung.…
We Tend to Overspend on Renovation Projects
Almost 40% of recent renovation projects ran over budget By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/Kerkez. Summer is here and a…
Two-Thirds of Canadians Don’t Trust Politicians
Just 18% of us think politicians are motivated only by a desire to serve their communities By Jennifer Hughes…
Canada’s Pension Plan Benefits Are Below Average
Compared to the support other countries provide retirees, our generous government pensions look a bit less generous By Jennifer Hughes…
Would You Eat “Lab Meat” to Save the Planet?
People would be more likely to switch from butchered meat if the press stopped talking about test tubes, according to…
Retirees in Future Are Likely to Outlive Retirement Savings
Living longer means a longer retirement, and that will require more retirement savings By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/rockz. We’re…