Personal Finance Explainers

How much money to save yearly to retire comfortably

Why this common retirement savings rule doesn’t hold up

Here is how much money you need to retire

Will I be poor and miserable in retirement? Likely not

Accountants 101: Do I need professional help to file my income taxes?

Income taxes 101: How to file your taxes in Canada

Budgeting 101: How to start making a budget?

Bank accounts 101: Opening an account, banks vs. credit unions, fees and more

How to create a legal will in Canada

Commodities 101: Why invest in commodities?

Investing 101: Are investment advisors worth it?

HELOCs 101: What are the pros and cons of a home equity line of credit?

Stop the debt spiral: How to manage the money you owe

New car 101: How to buy a new car in Canada

Insurance 101: What is insurance and how much do I really need?

Personal finance for newcomers to Canada: Opening a bank account, saving for a mortgage, credit scores and more

Bull vs. bear markets: What investors need to know

Mortgages 101: How do I renew my mortgage?

GICs 101: When is a guaranteed investment certificate worth investing in?

How do I choose a credit card?

Credit score 101: What is a credit score?

Ontario parents are eligible for up to $250 per child in ‘catch up’ payments. Here’s how to apply

Why are stock indexes like the Dow, S&P 500 and S&P/TSX so closely watched?

What is the stock market and how does it work?

What are investing apps?

ETFs 101: What are exchange-traded funds?

Is a robo-adviser the best choice to help manage my investments?

Limited cash? Here’s how – and why – you should start investing anyways

Emergency fund 101: How much do I need to save for unplanned expenses?

Budgeting 101: What is a budget for personal finance?

What is a RESP? How to save for your child’s education in Canada

TFSA 101: What to know about tax-free savings accounts in Canada