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2 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Srivindhya Kolluru
Looming tariffs on new cars are expected to ripple through Canada’s car market, even down to your local used car dealership. Tack on the sales tax, licensing fees and other add-ons, and the price of a used car can easily add up.
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3 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Srivindhya Kolluru
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war is even affecting a great Canadian summer ritual — the road trip. According to a recent survey by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada, 51 per cent of drivers have recently cancelled their road trips to the U.S., with a whopping 88 per cent looking to explore Canada by car this summer.
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1 month ago | 
therecord.com | Srivindhya Kolluru
With more than a million Canadians gearing up to renew their mortgages this year, some homeowners are racing to refinance ahead of their renewal due date. Data from rate-comparison site Ratehub.ca reported that refinance inquiries from Canadians have doubled to 12 per cent in 2025, up from six per cent in 2024. Ratehub.ca defines a mortgage refinance as breaking your current mortgage and starting a new one, either with the same lender or a different one.
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1 month ago | 
bramptonguardian.com | Srivindhya Kolluru
With more than a million Canadians gearing up to renew their mortgages this year, some homeowners are racing to refinance ahead of their renewal due date. Data from rate-comparison site Ratehub.ca reported that refinance inquiries from Canadians have doubled to 12 per cent in 2025, up from six per cent in 2024. Ratehub.ca defines a mortgage refinance as breaking your current mortgage and starting a new one, either with the same lender or a different one.
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1 month ago | 
thespec.com | Srivindhya Kolluru
What looks like an RRSP, but isn’t an RRSP? Of the many financial vehicles to help Canadians save for the future, a deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) comes with its own rules and regulations that set it apart from an RRSP. A DPSP is an account that only an employer contributes to, and generally speaking, it’s meant to represent a percentage of your company’s profits, says Jason Heath, managing director at Objective Financial Partners in Toronto.
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1 month ago | 
bramptonguardian.com | Srivindhya Kolluru
What looks like an RRSP, but isn’t an RRSP? Of the many financial vehicles to help Canadians save for the future, a deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) comes with its own rules and regulations that set it apart from an RRSP. A DPSP is an account that only an employer contributes to, and generally speaking, it’s meant to represent a percentage of your company’s profits, says Jason Heath, managing director at Objective Financial Partners in Toronto.
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1 month ago | 
torontolife.com | Srivindhya Kolluru
On Wednesday, April 23, a crowd of well-dressed guests gathered for an evening of conversation on the future of menswear and business at Harry Rosen in First Canadian Place on the corner of Bay and King, home to some of Canada’s most reputable companies. Canadian Business and Toronto Life hosted the event in partnership with the Canadian luxury menswear icon. Glasses of crémant in hand, guests walked past a Zoltar machine at the entrance.
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1 month ago | 
thespec.com | Srivindhya Kolluru
It turns out, Canadians aren’t just nice — we’re also pretty good savers. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada found that as of 2024, 53 per cent of Canadian adults had an emergency fund that could cover three months of expenses. Aspiring dog parents can expect to pay between $1,750 and $4,655 in upfront costs to bring one home.
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1 month ago | 
torontolife.com | Srivindhya Kolluru
A warm afternoon isn’t complete without a stroll through Queen West’s coveted bistros, bars and boutiques. The hip neighbourhood is also home to Toronto’s flagship Knix store, the perfect pit stop after your Sunday brunch or Pilates class. Knix originally opened the Toronto store in 2019, the intimate apparel company’s first retail location in the country. After undergoing a makeover, a new and renovated Knix is now open to the public.
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2 months ago | 
thespec.com | Srivindhya Kolluru
Detailing your automobile is more than just a matter of esthetics. Grimy windows and headlights can reduce your visibility on the road, but the bonus in keeping your car well-maintained is that it holds its value over time, helping you get the most for it when you sell. Unlike automated car washes, car detailing is done by hand. Depending on the size and condition of your vehicle, an exterior and interior car detail can run you between $110 to $220, according to Auto Detailing Pro in Toronto.
