Savvy New Canadians

The S&P 500 remains one of the most popular long-term holdings for Canadian investors, and for good reason: it offers instant diversification across 500 of the largest US companies, a track record of strong long-term returns, and access to sectors, like big tech, that are barely represented on the Toronto Stock Exchange. But investing in ...

More Canadians are looking past the usual snowbird destinations and asking a bigger question: what if retirement didn’t happen in Canada at all? Rising housing costs, colder winters that feel harder every year, and a Canadian dollar that stretches much further abroad have all pushed retiring overseas from a fringe idea into a mainstream one. ...

The days of paying a monthly fee to access your own money are over for anyone willing to bank digitally. Simplii Financial, EQ Bank, KOHO, Neo Financial, Tangerine, Wealthsimple, and Alterna Bank all offer accounts with zero monthly fees, no minimum balance requirement, and unlimited everyday transactions. This guide breaks down the top no-fee bank ...

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is the federal government’s largest support program for families raising children. It is recalculated ny the CRA every July to determine how much each household receives based on their previous year’s income and the latest inflation adjustment. For the 2026-27 benefit year, that recalculation brought a 2% increase, pushing the ...

Rent in Toronto and Vancouver still eats up a huge share of the average paycheque, but many Canadian cities are far more forgiving on the wallet. Using the latest rent data from Rentals.ca and housing affordability figures compiled by nesto, here is a ranked look at where your dollar goes furthest this year, along with ...