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Bonds carry more than just default risk, duration risk can cost investors too

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.

Christopher Liew: How to tell if your financial advice comes from the wrong place

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

Becoming a stay-at-home parent? How to transition to living on one spouse's income

Zena Amundsen didn’t realize how tight finances could be for a single-income household after she and her husband welcomed their first baby.

Supreme Court of Canada won't hear U.S. stock fraud case involving B.C. man

The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of a former B.C. lawyer contesting a US$30 million judgment for allegedly masterminding a transnational securities fraud.

What prediction market trading is and why it's gaining popularity

Financial services company Wealthsimple announced Thursday that it will start offering a new form of investment based on real-world events.

How young people can navigate the new normal for life's financial milestones

Young people don’t need another slew of statistics telling them their financial lives will be different from their parents’ generation. They need a plan.

From timing rates to upstart lenders: How to get the most out of your next GIC

As wars, tariffs, swinging commodity prices and a bond slump rankle markets, the stability of one investment vehicle is drawing Canadians in: Guaranteed investment certificates.

Bank accounts for kids as young as five, six can help build financial skills: experts

Personal finance experts say opening a bank account with your children — starting when they’re as young as five — can help them develop money management skills.

Canada is replacing the GST/HST credit with a new benefit. What does that mean for you?

Payments are soon coming for millions of Canadians, and changes are on the way to a key federal benefit program. Here’s what you need to know.

Turning 65 soon? Watch out for these changing credits and benefits: Christopher Liew

A whole new layer of credits, benefits, and tax rules kicks in the moment you turn 65. Financial columnist Christopher Liew breaks down what Canadians need to know.

Are you still waiting for your tax return to be processed? We want to hear from you

Some Canadians are complaining on social media about delays in getting their tax returns processed.

Christopher Liew: Don’t wait for renewal. How to rewrite your mortgage without breaking it

As millions of Canadians brace for payment shocks during their upcoming mortgage renewals, financial columnist Christopher Liew breaks down the often-overlooked 'blend-and-extend' strategy.

Most couples prefer cash for down payments over traditional wedding gifts: survey

A new survey finds that most Canadians with marriage on the mind rank home ownership ahead of lavish weddings and conventional gifts.

'Pack your patience': Fuel shortages keeping Canadians' summer travel plans in flux

With airline tickets growing more expensive and customers facing the risk of cancelled flights, insurance experts are advising those with summer travel plans to stay on their toes.

Is the extra cash worth it to rent out your home? Here’s what some experts say.

If you search “Airbnb how to get started” you’ll reach their splash page with a big number. As of May in Toronto, Airbnb says you can make more than $4,000 per month during the FIFA World Cup.