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The use of extremely-high-interest loans is one of the reasons why Canadian millennials are increasingly filing for insolvency – but they aren’t the only ones.

With the finances of millions of Canadian households in peril, more than a quarter dread the prospect of an unexpected expense.

A new report from Edward Jones Canada reveals how Canadian investors anticipate approaching the RRSP season this year.

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Canadian labour market continued upward trend in January

Scotiabank expands AI-powered advice solution

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The expansion of TD Bank Group in the US will not now happen until the spring.

Highest earners are not necessarily the smartest, study reveals.

Time to play defensive on corporate bonds say money managers

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At the start of this decade, a poll of Canadian adults found that savings of $1.4 million was required to fund a comfortable retirement.

More than 4 in 10 Canadians are ‘very concerned’ about their ability to meet day-to-day expenses according to official data.

Global count of CFP professionals reaches new record.

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The number of consumer insolvency filings soared into 6 figures in 2022 as 100,184 Canadians found their finances had reached breaking point.

An economic environment marked by high inflation, rising interest rates, and forecasts of a recession has led to concerns among Canadians about their financial future, according to a new TD survey.

High-profile VC investor tricked into ‘selling’ 7-figure NFT collection.

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Expect interest in private markets by global institutional investors to continue its upward path as opportunities become increasingly attractive.

Ontarians need more information about pensions to encourage them to save for retirement.

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An analysis of the five largest marketplaces in the non-fungible token ecosystem shows strong start to the year but it won’t be a record one.

Canada Revenue Agency criticised for handling of lockout of taxpayers accounts that may have been compromised.

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A new analysis of the loan-to-value (LTV) ratios of new mortgages by national real estate firm RE/MAX reveals a decrease across 12 major markets between Q3 2012 and Q3 2022.

Most Canadian snowbirds flying without a financial co-pilot, CIBC poll reveals.  

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Canadian pension plans managed to end 2022 with a positive despite challenging conditions that lead to a negative median return for the year.

At a time when Canadians are working hard to keep on top of their own finances, a new report on the cost of public debt servicing will be a bitter pill to swallow.  

A new report published by IG Wealth Management reveals that Canadians continue to be ruled by myths and misconceptions when it comes to retirement planning.

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Canadian businesses still feel pessimistic about the domestic economy, but there is improvement according to a new report.

Getting help when financial matters are out of control is vital, but many Canadians would avoid that at all costs.

Did Elon Musk tweet really wipe $12 billion off Tesla?

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