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As a semi-retired investor who recently started a registered retirement income fund (RRIF), I regard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Vanguard Group as a major part of my core portfolio, along with low-volatility ETFs from BMO ETFs, and income-oriented ETFs from various other vendors.After the Liberation Day craziness of April 2025, I became increasingly defensive, although my asset allocation is not (yet) to the point that would be recommended by the rule of thumb that your age should equal yo

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Tara Bosch didn’t just build a candy company, she built a global brand with purpose. The founder of SmartSweets challenged the status quo, scaling the business from her kitchen to international shelves, appearing on Dragons’ Den, and then selling it in 2020 for $360 million—all before the age of 30.In this My MoneySense feature, Bosch opens up about the financial lessons that shaped her journey, from the power of cash flow and strategic debt to the value of investing in herself

New findings from the Credit Counselling Society’s (CCS) 2026 Consumer Debt Report reveal a concerning pattern in how Canadians are experiencing debt. Under cost-of-living pressures, many are increasing their debt load, relying on credit to make ends meet. And while they’re making their minimum payments, they’re trapped in a cycle and never getting ahead. For some Canadians, the only way to avoid money stress is to stop thinking about it altogether.Canadians face financial pres

As parents grow older, managing daily tasks can become increasingly difficult. Chores such as meal preparation, personal care, home maintenance, and medication management may start to require extra support. This shift often places added pressure on adult children, who are already balancing careers, families, and their own busy lives. Without open discussion and planning, feelings of responsibility and guilt can intensify—and in some cases, lead to frustration or resentment.Eventually, brin

Things change. Lifecycle events like marriages and separations, births and deaths, illness, and incapacity all can affect the claiming of family members on a tax return. In fact, making those claims can be among the most confusing parts of your annual income tax return, the T1. For these reasons, professionals and do-it-yourself tax preparers should take the time to study Schedule 5 – Amounts for Spouse or Common-Law Partner and Dependants. It’s the electronic for