How a London-based trader known as 'Voldemort' shook up a stalwart and stable American institution →

Feeling squeezed? That's the sentiment of many Canadians over the age of 45. This so-called "sandwich generation" is caught between caring for aging parents and supporting grown-up kids — and ...

Study shows that poor financial literacy concerning credit cards can cause serious financial issues - especially for women →

You're a strong, single woman. You have a great career, a bright future and fantastic friends. Your life is on track — financially, emotionally, spiritually — and yet, you're still missing one big thing: ...

Okay, so you have some credit card debt. But seriously, who doesn't? Besides, you're quite confident your debt isn't that bad. It certainly isn't as bad as those people. Maybe that debt of yours isn't ...

The influence of women's purchasing power on the performance of publicly traded companies →

Think an advisor comes with a three-piece suit and a lifetime subscription to the Wall Street Journal? Think again... →

Getting to the bottom of why Canadians are saving less →

We tend to love money and loathe the passage of time, but one has more to do with the other than you might think... →

What happens to share prices when a news story starts to roll? →

Why opting for a smaller home might just mean more life from less house. You gotta love a girl who grew up as one of the richest kids in the world (in one of the richest homes in the world … →

You may have heard the term 'ETF' being bandied about the financial papers and investment news lately. From in-flight Air Canada commercials to big acquisitions, ETF firms are making waves in the investment ...

It's no secret that filing for bankruptcy will hurt your credit rating. But did you know that there's also an upfront cost for entering into bankruptcy proceedings?

There are a number of reasons why you might get a tax refund this year. And while your reaction is likely the same — ecstatic (the bigger, the better right?), have you ever wondered if getting a refund may not actually be in your best interest...quite literally?

In March, the federal government released their much-anticipated budget. Alongside the budget cuts we've all grown to know (but admittedly, not love) was an interesting, yet perplexing, announcement: Canada ...

When it comes to insurmountable debt, is bankruptcy the only answer? →

Trying to run from your tax bill will only end up costing you more - so suck it up and file already! →

Beyonce wears them. Eva Longoria wears them. Jessica Alba wears them. Gwyneth Paltrow has admitted to wearing two at a time. Frankly, the number of Spanx-spottings in Hollywood is too frequent to keep track of anymore.

Dreaming about ditching the nine-to-five? Here's how to turn your passion into profit! →

As the new line of spring and summer clothes hits the stores, you might find yourself suddenly confused between that age-old question of need versus want. Do you really need another bikini? The six you ...

While it may seem that historically low interest rates have become the Canadian mortgage standard lately, don't be fooled.

We all like to think we have our financial house in order, but let's be honest for a moment, shall we? It's all too easy to sweep our little spending indiscretions under the rug — and then wave our occasional ...

The disparity in pay between men and women in the workforce is nothing new. The glass ceiling is still in place in many professions, but some experts say the salary gap isn't the fault of employers; it's the women who are to blame.

Common small expenditures can make a big difference to your bottom line →

Too many couples carry on throughout their marriage with joint accounts exclusively.   While sharing the load creates a feeling of partnership and often makes sense logistically, one individual in the ...

Your car breaks down, someone throws a baseball through your kitchen window and just when you thought things couldn't get any worse, your kids get the flu — all of them. Some people call it Murphy's Law, ...

Chequing fees.  They're rather easy to ignore, but also rather annoying when you do notice them making their hasty appearance on your bank statement…over and over again. A dollar fifty here, another three ...

This is what you might call a champagne problem. Imagine you have a company that earns so much money you don't even know what to do with it. Profits keep rolling in faster than you can spend the cash on ...

We all like to think we make smart choices with our money, or at least make some effort to save it when we can.  Makes sense - why pay more than you have to? Unfortunately, the logic behind many common ...

Financial literacy. It's a formal phrase that's tossed around, but it just doesn't get to the heart of the matter, now does it? Maybe that's why so many of us aren't sure how to define financial success ...

So you've left your job and made the switch to being your own boss.  While you may be feeling excited about the possibilities, the path to self-employment is often riddled with anxiety and stress regarding ...

We're all guilty of telling a little white lie every now and then. "I got it on sale" or "I'll be ready in a minute" are half-truths many of us tell or reply with abandon. But when ...

If you thought the TSX was the only game in town, you're missing out on a piece of the securities market — a very big piece, as it turns out. Although you may not be familiar with the exempt securities ...