By: Lisa Coxon on December 30, 2019A look back at our favourite MoneyMinded stories from 2019We love finding the financial angle in every story. But even more, we love bringing those stories to you.
By: Renee Sylvestre-Williams on December 27, 2019Can your car’s dash cam footage be used against you? How do you properly use dashcam footage to prove your case and do you have to hand it over to the police?
By: Lisa Coxon on December 26, 2019I couldn’t care less about Boxing Day and Canadians agree with meFor years, Boxing Day has been Canada’s commercial baby. But clearly something’s shifting.
By: Jessica Vomiero on December 24, 2019My parents cancelled Christmas when I was 8 (and I’m glad they did)I remember how much we complained the day my mom told us that we wouldn’t get presents.
By: Jonathan Ratner on December 24, 2019Should you help pay off your partner’s debt?Paying off debt — specifically high-interest credit card debt — should be a goal for anyone looking to get their financial house in order. But what happens when that debt isn’t yours, and instead is in the name of your spouse or partner?
By: Wealthsimple on December 23, 201910 things you might not know about the TFSADespite the many benefits of this great savings tool, which was introduced in 2009, only about half of Canadians have one.
By: Lisa Coxon on December 19, 2019Remortgages and lines of credit: Infertility is an expensive diagnosisFertility lawyer Ellen Embury has seen infertile couples remortgage their homes and take out lines of credit to afford a child.
By: Erin Bury on December 16, 2019Being a child of divorce shaped the way I think about moneySometimes, the best financial lessons come from a blend of two different lifestyles.
By: Zandile Chiwanza on December 13, 2019The case for giving cold hard cash as a present this ChristmasContrary to popular belief, monetary gifts — cash or cash-equivalents — can be a thoughtful gift.
By: Barry Choi on December 11, 2019Should you accept a pre-approved credit limit increase?A credit limit increase will give you more buying power with your credit card, but it can also dent your credit score.