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Shoppers are switching stores or travelling farther for better deals For some Canadians, saving money on groceries involves switching stores—something the major grocers have taken note of, as they’ve been expanding their discount store footprints to capture demand for better deals. Some shoppers are...
Biden’s withdrawal soothes bond market, deflates “Trump trade” Compared to the way U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for a second term shook the political world, the markets seemed nonplussed—on the surface, at least. Biden’s U-turn took some air out of the...
What is the Bank of Canada’s key interest rate? The central bank says its decision to lower its policy rate by a quarter percentage point was motivated by easing price pressures and weakening economic conditions. Its key interest rate now stands at 4.5%. You’re...
According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): “To make this election, attach a letter signed by you to your income tax and benefit return of the year in which the change of use occurs. Describe the property and state that you want...
How earn rates work When you get a cash back card, you’ll earn a percentage of your purchases back in cash. How much you earn, and on which kind of purchases, depends on the card you have. Bonus earning categories Cards may offer different...
What is the Bank of Canada’s interest rate? This latest decrease brings the central bank’s rate—which sets the benchmark for Canada’s prime rate and variable-rate borrowing products—to 4.5%. Combined with last month’s decrease, the benchmark cost of borrowing in Canada is now down 0.5%...
Who are your money heroes? My money hero is my dear friend Bob Proctor. I met him in 2014, and—because we lived in the same city—we became friends. He became one of my greatest mentors. The celebrated self-help author and lecturer, who had only one month of...
It may hearten you to know that you likely have options. When it’s time to renew your mortgage, you can either stay with your current lender or shop around for a new one that offers a lower interest rate or different terms....
Ask MoneySense I wish to leverage my HELOC to invest in dividend-paying investments. How would you advise I approach this? Is this an effective tax savings tool? Is there any financial institution or products you would advise? —Martha Borrowing from a home equity line of credit You know, Martha,...