Personal Finance

A two per cent fee on a few thousand dollars in investments might not seem like a big deal when you’re building your wealth and seeing your portfolio grow.

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains what a typical Canadian retiree’s income looks like today, where it goes, and what to do if your own picture looks thin.

A new report by RBC says just over half of Canadian parents with adult children say they are still helping them out financially with expenses including groceries and rent.

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew walks through the expenses that fall through the cracks and how to plan for them before they catch you.

Earlier is always better, but even a late start in RESPs has benefits.

Navigating insurance can be overwhelming as southern Ontario residents pick up the pieces after a destructive storm passed through on Wednesday.

As a trade war escalates with their closest neighbour, it appears Canadians should anticipate shaky economic times ahead, at least in the near term.

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew walks through the realistic options to make some extra income, and what it actually takes to make them work.

For those forced from their homes there are few things more daunting than navigating unexpected costs, insurance claims or bills that still need to be paid.

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew exposes the five most common and expensive car financing traps Canadian buyers fall into, like long-term loans and rolled-over debt.

The results of a new study from TD Bank showed 76 per cent of post-secondary students in Canada said financial stress was negatively impacting their well-being and academic performance.

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew offers some practical advice on how to pick the payment method that actually fits your situation.

RESPs are a powerful savings tool to fund a child’s post-secondary education, but experts say parents or guardians should start the process early.

A new survey suggests the risk of fraud could be on the rise with nearly one-quarter of respondents saying they or a family member have been the victim of financial fraud or scams in the past year.