5 things newcomers need to know about personal finance in Canada
5 things newcomers need to know about personal finance in Canada

Newcomers are becoming more financially confident and capable, but there’s still a lot to learn about Canadian finance. Check out our five things you need to know about personal finance as a newcomer

WestJet’s annual Christmas video focuses on Fort McMurray this year
WestJet’s annual Christmas video focuses on Fort McMurray this year

After one of the worst natural disasters of the country’s history, Fort McMurray residents were treated to a heartwarming Christmas surprise courtesy of WestJet

What you need to know about Zika virus and travel insurance
What you need to know about Zika virus and travel insurance

By now, you’ve probably heard about the Zika virus, especially if you like to spend your off time on beaches in South America. But how much do you really know about the virus?

These Canadian cities could have the biggest house price increases in 2017
These Canadian cities could have the biggest house price increases in 2017

A new report by RE/MAX predicts that housing prices across the country will go up 2% next year, with three cities leading the way in growth

The new, creative ways young Canadians are affording their first home
The new, creative ways young Canadians are affording their first home

Young Canadians aren’t backing down from their dreams of homeownership, despite rising home prices

Viola Desmond will be the woman on Canada’s new $10 bill
Viola Desmond will be the woman on Canada’s new $10 bill

Starting in 2018, Canadians will see the face of Viola Desmond, a civil rights activist, on $10 notes all across the country

A third of Canadians are insecure about their financial health
A third of Canadians are insecure about their financial health

Sun Life’s new 2016 Financial Canadian Health Index found that one of the major distractions at work is actually financial stress

Bank of Canada leaves rate unchanged, eyes mortgage costs
Bank of Canada leaves rate unchanged, eyes mortgage costs

The Bank of Canada (BoC) is holding the overnight interest rate at 0.5%. Correspondingly, the Bank Rate and deposit rate stands at 0.75% and 0.25%, respectively

Missed payments are rising as Canadians have most debt ever
Missed payments are rising as Canadians have most debt ever

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your credit card, car loan and mortgage payments, you’re not alone

Here are the Toronto neighbourhoods where home prices have risen the fastest
Here are the Toronto neighbourhoods where home prices have risen the fastest

Toronto’s home prices are rising faster than ever, with some neighbourhoods now registering gains of more than 300% in the past 15 years

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