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A phone showing a ticker with both red and green stock market for its recent ups and downs, and two Canadian women discussing the volatility of investing and how to invest in a safe way.

How to get into the stock market in a safe way

New to investing? Here’s how to get started, manage risk, keep fees low and stay invested for the long haul.

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A Canadian little girl buttering toast. And a phone screenshot showing butter costing almost $8.

Why is butter so expensive right now?

Find out how supply chain management can affects the prices of butter (and other dairy) in Canada—and if you can freeze the price you pay.

A Canadian pensioner in his kitchen, unpacking groceries, as his phone app looks at his low fixed-income pension budget.

How can I reduce costs on a limited pension?

This Canadian pensioner wants to know how they can afford the basic necessities on a limited income.

A Canadian woman meeting a financial advisor online, wondering how to verify they are a good advisor (or even a scam).

How to vet a financial advisor

The biggest money mistake you’ll make could be choosing the wrong financial advisor for your needs. Here are the qualities to look for.

A Canadian woman smiling at age 60, because she has retired with enough money despite not having an employer pension. A cellphone with a mortgage calculator on the screen.

How much money will I need to retire at 60?

Determining your retirement savings needs starts with knowing how much you spend now—and factoring in how life will change as you age.

A group of Canadian friends at a bar, including a woman in a wheelchair, celebrating her birthday with a few drinks, so she's obviously older than 18. A cellphone showing instructions on how to open an RDSP.

Can you open an RDSP after you turn 18?

This Canadian mom wants to know if she can open an RDSP for her son, and if she can open one for herself, too.

A Canadian retiree, enjoying himself on a vacation, with a phone screenshot showing the tax implications of withdrawing money from RRSPs.

What’s the best way to draw down my RRSPs over five years?

You can pay less tax and improve your financial future by choosing the right decumulation strategy for your registered retirement savings plans.

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