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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Canada Disability Benefit news, updates and how to apply

1 week ago | moneysense.ca | John Loeppky

Once you have exceeded the threshold, the benefit is reduced at a rate of $0.20 per dollar of income. When will the new Canada Disability Benefit begin? Applications open on June 20, 2025, and the first Canada Disability Benefit payments will go out in July (for applications received and approved by June 30, 2025). The benefit will be administered by Service Canada.
Retirement planning advice for people who don’t use an advisor

1 week ago | moneysense.ca | Jonathan Chevreau

Asked about the workload, Roberts admits it’s currently a “full-time job.
Is it (finally) a buyer’s market in cottage country?

1 week ago | moneysense.ca | Erin Pepler

Vacation Homes If you’re thinking about buying your first recreational property, now may be the right time. Here's what to know. During the pandemic, Canada’s recreational property market took off. There were double-digit percentage increases in the median sale price of cottages across the country, with eager buyers determined to leave the city at just about any cost. Bidding wars were the norm and many sales happened quickly and without an inspection.
Wealthsimple review 2025

2 weeks ago | moneysense.ca | Aditya Nain

Investing This Toronto-based fintech continues to attract Canadian investors with its low-fee robo-advisor, discount brokerage and money management services. Since launching in 2014, Wealthsimple has developed a strong reputation for offering online, easy-to-use, low-fee financial services. It’s come a long way since its humble beginnings exclusively as a robo-advisor (now known as Invest).
Is Wealthsimple a bank? Not exactly, but it’s launching new “banking” services

2 weeks ago | moneysense.ca | Lisa Hannam

Wealthsimple launch highlightsWhy now, Wealthsimple? At what felt like an Apple product launch, with a live event (at Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works) and streaming to over 110,000 Canadians, Wealthsimple announced a new credit card and chequing account, both under a campaign called “The End of Banking?” It’s clear that the move is to compete against Canada’s big banks.
Is VGRO a good investment? What else should I buy?

2 weeks ago | moneysense.ca | Tony Dong

ETFs Canada’s original asset-allocation ETF is still a good all-in-one investment, but it can have its flaws. Here are add-ons that could improve its risk-adjusted return. The Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO) has been a staple of many do-it-yourself investor portfolios since its launch in January 2018—becoming, along with its siblings VBAL and VCNS, the first asset-allocation exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Canada.
Planning to use your home equity in retirement

3 weeks ago | moneysense.ca | Jason Heath

Ask a Planner Real estate equity is a big part of seniors’ net worth. Some Canadian retirees may want or need to use their home’s value to help fund retirement. Here’s how. How much of your net worth is wrapped up in your home? According to Statistics Canada, the median net worth for senior families in 2023 was $1,109,700. The most common type of asset for Canadians was a family home, with a median value of $500,000.
Relationship fraud and romance scams: What Canadians need to know

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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 month 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.