Personal Finance

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew walks through the realistic options to make some extra income, and what it actually takes to make them work.

For those forced from their homes there are few things more daunting than navigating unexpected costs, insurance claims or bills that still need to be paid.

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew exposes the five most common and expensive car financing traps Canadian buyers fall into, like long-term loans and rolled-over debt.

The results of a new study from TD Bank showed 76 per cent of post-secondary students in Canada said financial stress was negatively impacting their well-being and academic performance.

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew offers some practical advice on how to pick the payment method that actually fits your situation.

RESPs are a powerful savings tool to fund a child’s post-secondary education, but experts say parents or guardians should start the process early.

A new survey suggests the risk of fraud could be on the rise with nearly one-quarter of respondents saying they or a family member have been the victim of financial fraud or scams in the past year.

For Canadians juggling multiple maxed-out credit cards, the instinct in a moment of panic is usually to try to fix everything at once. Yet financial experts say that instinct is not one to follow, and it’s often the reason debt problems drag on longer than they need to.

For young people wanting to get a leg up in the labour market, an internship is often a way to get an edge.

With many Canadians overwhelmed by debt and financial anxiety, one money expert is warning consumers about 'doom spending.'

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew walks through five estate planning steps Canadians delay the most, and why waiting costs more than you'd think.

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew looks at five of the most common mistakes when saving for retirement, and some simple fixes.

When you buy a bond, there’s a chance the borrower might not be able to pay you back, but bonds also carry a different kind of risk.

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains how to tell if your financial advice is coming from the wrong place, and where to look instead.