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By: Gary Parkinson on August 29, 2014

Toronto Penthouse Costs $33 Million, How Much Is The Mortgage?

image by Darren Calabrese with the National Post

If you live in or have visited the financial district in Toronto since 2011, you likely noticed the Trump International Hotel & Tower near the corners of Bay and Adelaide Streets. The tower is named after US real estate and investment guru Donald Trump, who is also a minority shareholder in the skyscraper.

By: Lucy Zemljic on August 27, 2014

Summer’s last hurrah: exploring labour day past and present

For most Canadians, Labour Day means a few things – the end of an all-too-short summer, for instance.

By: Lucy Zemljic on August 22, 2014

Crooks Love a Civic: Model Takes #1 Spot on List of Most Stolen Cars in Canada

On Monday, the U.S. National Insurance Crime Bureau released its yearly list of top ten most stolen cars in the U.S.A. What does that have to do with Canada, you ask? As it turns out, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) releases its own top ten stolen vehicles report every year, and there’s some overlap between the two lists.

By: Lucy Zemljic on August 19, 2014

Canadian Celeb Car Insurance Series: Justin Bieber’s Pricey Premiums

We don’t need to be jealous of the astronomical car insurance premiums celebrities are paying to insure their sweet rides.

By: Lucy Zemljic on August 15, 2014

Banking on Satisfaction: How Canadians Really Feel About Their Banks

A dash of customer service, a spoonful of financial products, a pinch of problem resolution – is this the perfect recipe for banking satisfaction?

By: Gary Parkinson on August 12, 2014

CBC Says Goodbye As CTV Says Hello To Kevin O’Leary

Financial and investment gurus are likely sharing in the heartbreak of CBC’s Chief Business Correspondent Amanda Lang. Lang’s longtime business show partner and foil Kevin O’Leary is leaving the CBC’s Lang & O’Leary Exchange for a similar program on CTV. Lang will remain with CBC and begin hosting a new business show in the fall.

By: Thomas Sigsworth on August 12, 2014

10 Ways to Save on School Supplies This Year

While it might seem like you were watching Canada Day fireworks just yesterday, the dog days of summer are slipping by.

By: Lucy Zemljic on August 8, 2014

Having Trouble with Your Finances? Try Turning to the Classics

In June, we took a look at seven of the top personal finance books on the market, gleaning wisdom from the best financial advisors out there. Since then, I haven’t been able to shake the feeling that there’s more to be learned from the printed word – but this time, in the fiction aisle.

By: Thomas Sigsworth on August 7, 2014

What’s the deal with one-way auto insurance?

We get a lot of people asking about so-called “one-way” auto insurance policies. But is one-way car insurance a good idea, and does it actually save you money?

By: Lucy Zemljic on August 1, 2014

Say “I Don’t” to Debt: How to Cut Your Wedding Costs This Summer

The big day is all about family, friends, and fond memories, but it’s also laced with expenses that can clean out a wallet faster than Uncle Ted’s Moonwalk cleans out the dance floor.