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What is stealth wealth? It's when you don't show off your money and riches, like this Canadian woman buying apples.

Stealth wealth: How to be secretly rich

The new face of Canadian wealth is less flashy than you might think: paid-off cars, modest homes and quiet financial security over conspicuous spending.

The procrastinator’s guide to spontaneous travel (and not going broke)

From exploring lesser-known destinations to embracing flexibility, yes, you can still make the most of summer, without tapping out your bank account.

A self-employed Canadian, sitting in her car, wondering what she can claim and write off for income taxes, as she's self-employed.

Your car is a writeoff if you’re self employed

Using your car to earn money? Learn how to write off vehicle expenses, track mileage, and avoid common mistakes that could trigger an audit.

A Canadian summer lit living room, with moving boxes piled in front of a fire place.

Is summer really the best time to move house?

With stable interest rates, falling home prices and rents, and plenty of inventory, this summer might be a great time to buy or upgrade. Or is it?

A Canadian woman searching online, lit in a way that shows she's hidden, but the bright background contrasts that questions the idea of online privacy.

How much does the internet know about us?

From social media to apps, your digital footprint is bigger than you think. Here’s what’s collected and how to start protecting your privacy.

A Canadian balancing multiple part-time jobs that they will have to claim as income on their tax return.

Do you have to claim all your income? Like everything?

Filing taxes can be a quick upload-and-submit exercise until your income comes from more than one place. Here’s what to know before you file.

A Canadian woman happy and toasting her net worth, which she just calculated.

Never bothered to calculate your net worth? It’s real easy math (promise)

Figuring out wealth isn’t just for the wealthy. Your net worth is a basic measure of your financial health: add your assets, subtract your debts, and voilà.

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