Jaclyn Law

Toronto

Managing Editor at MoneySense

Managing editor @MoneySense 💰 (she/her)

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Marriott Bonvoy offers Beyoncé fans exclusive perks for Cowboy Carter Tour

3 weeks ago | moneysense.ca | Jaclyn Law

Find the perfect card with CardFinder In under 60 seconds, get matched with a personalized list of the best credit cards based on your spending personality and approval likelihood. No SIN required. Experiences, contests and more Cowboy Carter perksOn April 2, Marriott Bonvoy—the travel platform of hotel and resort brand Marriott International—announced that it is the Cowboy Carter Tour’s official hotel partner.
How Canadians are responding to tariff threats and price hikes

1 month ago | moneysense.ca | Jaclyn Law

News Canadian shoppers and brands are going “elbows up” to promote home-grown products. Here’s a sampling of what’s going on across the country. Ever since the U.S. government began threatening to impose tariffs on products from Canada—America’s largest trading partner—Canadians have responded with indignation, defiance and resourcefulness. Federal and provincial leaders have been quick to deploy counter-tariffs and yank American goods from store shelves.
Are you missing out on RRSP matching and more?

1 month ago | moneysense.ca | Jaclyn Law

RRSPs Sponsored By Wealthsimple Canadians can take advantage of RRSP matching and other incentives for their retirement savings—including Wealthsimple’s largest match offer to date. A registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) is a powerful retirement savings tool, yet many Canadians aren’t getting its full benefits. A lot of us are also missing out on RRSP matching and other incentives—essentially, free money—that could go a long way to funding a more comfortable retirement.
What is the TFSA contribution limit in 2025?

2 months ago | moneysense.ca | Jaclyn Law

TFSAs Each Jan. 1, Canadians get fresh contribution room in their tax-free savings accounts. Find out this year’s contribution limit, the overall limit and more. The tax-free savings account (TFSA) is one of the best ways for Canadians to grow their money. This registered account (meaning that it’s registered with the federal government) offers tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals—a one-two punch that no other Canadian registered account offers.
What is the RRSP contribution deadline in 2025?

2 months ago | moneysense.ca | Jaclyn Law

If you’re opening an RRSP for the first time, consider the pros and cons of different accounts to understand what suits you best. For example, some accounts pay interest on deposits or offer guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), while others allow you to invest in other financial instruments like stocks or bonds—more on that later in the article. What are your 2024 and 2025 RRSP contribution limits?
Maxed out your TFSA and RRSP? Here’s where to put cash

Jan 22, 2025 | moneysense.ca | Jaclyn Law

Banking Sponsored By Simplii Financial If you’ve run out of RRSP and TFSA room already, here’s how to grow your savings in Canada—without monthly fees and time commitments Canadians have many options for saving and growing their money. They can use registered savings and investment accounts, which offer powerful tax advantages. If you’re saving up a retirement nest egg, you likely have a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) and a tax-free savings account (TFSA).
How to brighten up Blue Monday in 2025

Jan 16, 2025 | moneysense.ca | Jaclyn Law

Financial literacy Wishing for longer days and warmer weather? It could be Blue Monday, the most down day of the year. Boost your mental well-being with no-cost resources. Each year, the third Monday in January makes headlines. Why? It has the dubious distinction of being the saddest day of the year. And while there’s no scientific evidence to back that up, it’s hard to disagree.
Canada Post is still delivering some mail—find out what and when - MoneySense

Dec 6, 2024 | moneysense.ca | MCAN Wealth |Jaclyn Law

News Volunteers from CUPW will deliver some government cheques during the strike, such as CPP, OAS and the Canada Child Benefit. Are you waiting for a cheque from the government? As the nationwide postal strike enters its fourth week—with Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) still far apart on a large number of issues—you might wonder when your benefits will hit your mailbox.
Year of the Dragon 2024: Lucky money, gifts and other Lunar New Year customs

Nov 1, 2024 | moneysense.ca | Jaclyn Law

Spend Giving “lucky money” is one of the traditions that celebrate Chinese New Year. Here’s how many Asian Canadian families will welcome the Year of the Dragon. Happy Year of the Dragon! If your age is a multiple of 12 this year, you’re a dragon in the Chinese zodiac. The dragon is a powerful, energetic and ambitious creature. Yes, it can be temperamental and self-centred, but it’s also very likable and popular, with enviable leadership qualities, intelligence and charisma.
How changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan could affect your down payment

Aug 1, 2024 | moneysense.ca | Jaclyn Law

Real Estate What’s new with the HBP? You can now borrow up to $60,000 from your RRSP to buy your first home. Here’s how to use the HBP and other savings tools. Are you saving up to buy your first home? The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) can help you get there. This government program enables first-time buyers to borrow money from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) to purchase or build a property. Earlier this year, the HBP got a significant makeover.