MoneySense

MoneySense is a Canadian magazine focused on personal finance and lifestyle topics, published by Rogers Publishing Limited, which is part of Rogers Communications. The print version of the magazine will cease at the end of 2016. Starting in January 2017, it will be available exclusively online.

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Relationship fraud and romance scams: What Canadians need to know

1 week ago | moneysense.ca | Michael McCullough |Michael Mccullough

Fraud and Scams Relationship fraud is on the rise in Canada. Here’s how to protect yourself, and what to do if a “friend” isn’t who they claimed to be. This is part of a series of columns about how to protect important information and people in your life against fraud and scams. Stay tuned for more. To be defrauded by scammers over the internet is bad enough.
Bitcoin soars to a new all-time high

1 week ago | moneysense.ca | Aditya Nain

Canadian Crypto Observer Bitcoin hits a new all-time high above $111,000, Ethereum mounts a comeback you can’t ignore, and U.S. stablecoin regulation could become a reality. Welcome to the Canadian Crypto Observer. Financial journalist and author Aditya Nain offers perspective on market-moving headlines to help Canadian investors navigate the cryptocurrency market.
Should we draw down my spouse’s RRIF faster?

1 week ago | moneysense.ca | Allan Norman

Ask MoneySense The benefits of depleting savings to avoid estate taxes depends on many variables. But if you live a decade or more, you likely want your money to grow. My wife is currently drawing $24,000 per year from her RRIF, which has a balance of $510,000. She is also receiving OAS, CPP and a work pension of $22,000. She is 67. My question is if it would be prudent to start making larger withdrawals to try and reduce the tax that the estate will pay.
Mortgage fraud in Canada: How to protect yourself

1 week ago | moneysense.ca | Michael McCullough |Michael Mccullough

Fraud and Scams If criminals steal your identity, they can take out a mortgage in your name—or even sell your home! Here’s how to reduce your risk of mortgage fraud. This is part of a series of columns about how to protect important information and people in your life against fraud and scams. Stay tuned for more. As assets go, you would think real estate is uniquely resistant to theft. After all, it’s not like cash or a vehicle; no one can run off with it.
What to do if your pre-construction condo has dropped in value

1 week ago | moneysense.ca | Jason Heath

Ask a Planner Many pre-construction condos bought in recent years, especially in Toronto, are now worth much less. If you can’t close on your condo, here are your options. Canadian home buyers and investors who bought condos a few years ago are now finding their property values on closing are below their purchase prices. This is not a situation that many envisioned when they bought their pre-construction condos during the post-COVID frenzy.
How to help protect your loved ones from senior scams

1 week ago | moneysense.ca | Michael McCullough |Michael Mccullough

Fraud and Scams Older adults are often targeted for fraud and identity theft. Here’s what to know about senior fraud in Canada and how to keep your loved ones safe. This is part of a series of columns about how to protect important information and people in your life against fraud and scams. Stay tuned for more. It’s fair to say today’s Canadian seniors grew up in a more courteous time.
Is the stock market going to crash in 2025?

2 weeks ago | moneysense.ca | Michael McCullough |Michael Mccullough

The short answer I, and any credible market-watcher, will give is: I don’t know. Markets are by their nature unpredictable. A few supposed seers correctly guessed the last bear market, and others will probably foresee the next one. The fact is that someone, somewhere, is always predicting a crash. Like broken clocks, they will be right every now and then. That said, I can share some certitudes that come from covering the markets for more than three decades.
How to invest in Canadian bank ETFs

2 weeks ago | moneysense.ca | Tony Dong

ETFs Of the many and diverse funds devoted to the Canadian banking sector, make sure yours has the right allocation and strategy. Though they’re well represented in Canadian stock indices, you can see why some investors would want even more exposure to Canadian banks. They have enviable dividend growth histories and ample current yields. They offer relatively stable earnings that are not vulnerable to global tariffs or supply-chain shocks.
How to find cheap flights to anywhere - MoneySense

2 weeks ago | moneysense.ca | Tammy Burns

Just from using my credit card for things like my groceries, gym membership, cellphone bill and dinners out, I’ve earned enough points to get amazing deals on flights (like Ottawa–Iqaluit for $99 and Toronto–Prague for $37). Admittedly, those points took a long time to save up, but the flights were worth the wait. 6. Join airline loyalty programsYou don’t need a travel credit card to earn airline points. Instead, any time you fly on an airline that offers a loyalty program, sign up.
How does a U.S.-dollar TFSA work?

2 weeks ago | moneysense.ca | Jason Heath

Ask a Planner If you have tax-free savings accounts in Canadian and U.S. dollars, here’s how to avoid overcontributing. I just set up an American dollar TFSA to complement my existing TFSA. I do not know how the contribution gets calculated, and the goal is to not overcontribute with the sum of these. —MichelleAn investor can open more than one tax-free savings account (TFSA). There are no restrictions on the number of accounts that can be opened, either.