Opinion

Canadians who managed to beat the March 3 registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) contribution deadline now have until April 30 to claim it on their income tax return if they want a refund in the spring.

One week before last year’s income tax deadline, an H&R Block survey found 23 per cent of Canadians had still not filed. About a quarter of the laggards expected to miss the deadline and four per cent were not going to bother.

Market volatility can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re investing for retirement or working toward long-term financial goals. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew offers some tips to help investors navigate a potential market crash with confidence.

Several short-term market indicators are flashing a buy signal. Last week, the S&P 500 danced violently around key support levels as volatility and sentiment readings flashed extreme pessimism signals.

The global trade war launched by the U.S. has evoked the “elbows up” rally cry in Canada.

Washington political analyst Eric Ham says amid the booming chorus of despair rising against the Trump tariffs, a key note missing is the one that matters the most -- a unified voice of protest against the punishing tariffs from the business community.

Late in the day on Friday, it was noted that open interest in SPX 5900, 5910, 5920 calls were very large.

A new retirement survey from BMO shows Canadians are on track to make a record average contribution of $7,447 to their registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) this year.

“The U.S. federal budget is on an unsustainable path,” U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in 2024. Simply put, fix what is broken with U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies.

Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) are once again the talk of the break room for millions of Canadians who contribute to them.

The latest BMO Retirement Survey finds Canadians believe they need an average of $1.54 million to retire.

The rush is on for Canadians to make contributions to their registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) before the March 3 deadline.

If we can say one thing about U.S. President Donald Trump’s negotiating skills, they are very effective. Within hours of the North American trading day, he’s put up a big win on the Mexican border.

A high-yield savings account can be an excellent alternative to a traditional savings account. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares some tips to help you find the best high-yield account for your needs.