Member Login
  1. Category
    2. /
  2. Personal Finance
    3. /

Personal Finance

Top Articles

Cogs turning against each other
Investing

2 Interesting Value Stocks to Play Defence

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) are great Canadian value stocks to pick up amid rampant levels of volatility.

Read more »

money cash dividends
Dividend Stocks

How to Earn $500/Month in Passive Income ASAP

| Kay Ng

Here's how you can build a sizeable passive income as soon as possible by saving and investing in safe dividend…

Read more »

Investing

4 Canadian Stocks to Buy After Analyst Boosts

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These are the best Canadian stocks I would buy in bulk after recent analyst boosts, especially given future performance for…

Read more »

financial freedom sign
Tech Stocks

Investing Guide: 5 Things to Do to Become a Millionaire

| Puja Tayal

What does it take to become a millionaire? Discipline? Hard work? Luck? Find out the role of investing in your…

Read more »

Businessman holding tablet and showing a growing virtual hologram of statistics, graph and chart with arrow up on dark background. Stock market. Business growth, planning and strategy concept
Coronavirus

5 Canadian Growth Stocks That Are Still Undervalued

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're a Motley Fool investor looking for growth stocks that last, these five create the perfect portfolio for you…

Read more »

healthcare pharma
Coronavirus

Forget WELL Health (TSX:WELL) Stock: 1 New Healthcare Stock Already Climbing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

WELL Health (TSX:WELL) stock has been a strong investment in healthcare tech, but this new stock could prove just as…

Read more »

Construction work on a site
Coronavirus

1 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Remains Super Undervalued

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors continue to watch obvious industries, but this is one of the best Canadian stocks to buy for the rebound…

Read more »

oil tank at night
Personal Finance

3 Energy Stocks to Buy on the TSX Pullback Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The pullback among energy stocks on the TSX today provides the perfect chance to pounce on these strong stocks for…

Read more »

Recent Personal Finance News

You Should Know This
Personal Finance

Black Friday Is Coming: Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Completely Blow Your Budget

| Steven Porrello

Here's a shortcut to overspending (and blowing your budget's parameters) on Black Friday.

Read more »

financial freedom sign
Personal Finance

This One Simple Trick Can Help You Retire Early As a Millionaire Within 25 Years

| Tony Dong

Buying and holding an S&P 500 index fund could be your ticket to financial independence.

Read more »

Early retirement handwritten in a note
Personal Finance

Freedom at 50? How Millennials Can Save $2 Million and Retire Early

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're a millennial looking to retire financially free at 50, it's certainly possible! All it takes is consistency and…

Read more »

close-up photo of investor Warren Buffett
Personal Finance

Buffett’s Most Counterculture Habit Could Be the Secret to Building Wealth

| Steven Porrello

This Warren Buffett habit could make you rich.

Read more »

TFSA and coins
Personal Finance

1 Trick Every New Investor Needs to Know Before Opening a TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There is one simple trick every investor needs to know when opening a TFSA, especially for younger investors who think…

Read more »

edit
Personal Finance

1 Simple Change That Will Make the CIBC Costco Mastercard Far Superior to All Those That Came Before

| Steven Porrello

With this one perk, the CIBC Costco Mastercard will beat its Capital One and American Express counterparts.

Read more »

Baubles On Snow With Snowy Christmas Tree
Personal Finance

The Case Against Cash: Why You Should Use Your Credit Card for Every Christmas Purchase

| Steven Porrello

Canadians who use cash for Christmas shopping are making a big mistake.

Read more »

Human Hand Placing A Coin On Increasing Coin Stacks In Front Of House
Personal Finance

2 in 3 Canadians Believe Home Prices Will Keep Rising: But Will They?

| Steven Porrello

Will house prices continue to soar in 2022?

Read more »

edit Women wearing red sweater shopping online and using credit card at home office
Personal Finance

Is There a Right Credit Card to Use for Christmas Shopping?

| Steven Porrello

Rewards and cash-back cards can help you earn money, but is there one (and only one) that will help you…

Read more »

Person Hands Opening Mailbox To Remove Newspaper
Personal Finance

Canada-U.S Border Opens for the 1st Time Since March 2020: Here’s What You Should Know

| Steven Porrello

If you want to go to the U.S. in the near future, here's what you need to know.

Read more »

Top view of people having party, gathering, celebrating together
Personal Finance

What’s Costing You More Right Now? Easy: Meat

| Steven Porrello

By now, you've probably realized that meat isn't as cheap as it was last year. What you may not have…

Read more »

You Should Know This
Personal Finance

5 Little-Known Benefits of the Canadian Tire Triangle Mastercard

| Steven Porrello

With the Canadian Tire Triangle Mastercard, there's definitely more than meets the eye. Here are five little-known perks you should…

Read more »

Path to retirement
Personal Finance

The Surprising History Behind “Retirement” and Why We May Be Approaching it the Wrong Way

| Steven Porrello

What if we have this whole "retirement" thing all wrong?

Read more »

Airport and plane
Personal Finance

The 3 Best Aeroplan Tricks Every User Needs to Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Aeroplan loyalty program received a huge revamp due out Nov. 8. So make sure you know all about Aeroplan and…

Read more »

edit Close-up Of A Piggybank With Eyeglasses And Calculator On Desk
Personal Finance

Which Will Save You More in Taxes: An RRSP or TFSA?

| Steven Porrello

Which account should you choose to save for retirement? Let's take a closer look.

Read more »

Senior couple at the lake having a picnic
Personal Finance

Feeling Behind on Your Retirement Savings? Here Are 7 Popular Ways to Catch Up

| Steven Porrello

For some Canadians, it’s going to take a miracle for them to retire — and that’s by no means an…

Read more »

Happy retirement
Personal Finance

How to Turn Your Savings Into a Retirement Fund

| Kay Ng

Are your savings earning you close to nothing because of low-interest rates? Then, you can grow your retirement fund much…

Read more »

funds, money, nest egg
Personal Finance

1 Simple Trick to Becoming a Millionaire by 2040

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking to reach millionaire status in the next 19 years, you need to start saving. But it doesn't…

Read more »

close-up photo of investor Warren Buffett
Personal Finance

3 Tips From Warren Buffett on How to Fight Inflation

| Steven Porrello

What does the Oracle of Omaha say about inflation?

Read more »

consider the options
Personal Finance

The Biggest Newbie Mistakes a Stock Investor Can Make (and How to Avoid Them)

| Steven Porrello

Learn from the mistakes of this writer, and you'll avoid these common newbie investor errors.

Read more »

Community homes
Personal Finance

New Housing Data: Is the Market Really Out of Control?

| Kay Ng

Has the Canadian housing market gone mad?! Permit values have flown through the roof for much of 2021. Here is…

Read more »

edit Women wearing red sweater shopping online and using credit card at home office
Personal Finance

How to Turn Your Holiday Spending Into a Massive Amount of Credit Card Rewards

| Steven Porrello

If you're planning on using your credit card to buy gifts this year, here are four ways to amass more…

Read more »

Credit card, online shopping, retail
Personal Finance

3 Surprising Ways the Canadian Tire Triangle Mastercard Can Help You Fight Inflation

| Steven Porrello

With inflation at record-high rates, you need all the firepower you can get. The Canadian Tire Triangle Mastercard could be…

Read more »

money cash dividends
Personal Finance

Don’t Care to Retire Early? Still, These F.I.R.E.-Movement Habits Can Help You Become Wealthy

| Steven Porrello

By now, many of us are familiar with the Financial Independence Retire Early (F.I.R.E.) movement: Save a tonne of money,…

Read more »

close-up photo of investor Warren Buffett
Personal Finance

The Surprising Way to Become Wealthy? Live Like Warren Buffett

| Steven Porrello

It’s hard not to love Warren Buffett. With his folksy charm and profoundly simple advice, the Oracle of Omaha has…

Read more »

Handwriting text writing Are You Ready For Tomorrow question. Concept meaning Preparation to the future Motivation Stand blackboard with white words behind blurry blue paper lobs woody floor.
Personal Finance

CIBC Costco Mastercard vs. Gold Star Executive Costco Membership: Which Will Be Better?

| Steven Porrello

Many Canadians understand the benefit of a basic Costco membership (the so-called Gold Star Membership). For a small annual fee,…

Read more »

edit Women wearing red sweater shopping online and using credit card at home office
Personal Finance

Buy Now, Pay Later or a Rewards Credit Card: Which Will Save You More This Holiday Season?

| Steven Porrello

Let's take a look at when you should use BNPL to make purchases, and when you're better off using a…

Read more »

You Should Know This
Personal Finance

How to Become a Millionaire in Your 30s (or 40s)

| Steven Porrello

If you're in your 20s or 30s, you have plenty of time to become a millionaire in the next decade.…

Read more »

retirees and finances
Personal Finance

No Retirement Savings at 60? Do These Things ASAP

| Steven Porrello

Even at 60 you can still save for retirement. Here are 4 ways to get started.

Read more »

Photo of a floating bubble
Personal Finance

Are Esports the Next Investing Bubble?

| Steven Porrello

This year, 2021, we’ve seen some impressive initial public offerings: Airbnb, DoorDash, Robinhood, Coinbase. Despite the lag in the economy,…

Read more »

Paper airplanes flying on blue sky with form of growing graph
Personal Finance

1 Tip That Could Help You Grow Your Small Business Post-Pandemic

| Steven Porrello

The holiday season is upon us, and small businesses across the country are facing a steep challenge. Unlike last year,…

Read more »

consider the options
Personal Finance

Ontario May Ban Non-Compete Agreements: What Does This Mean for You?

| Steven Porrello

Big changes are coming to employees in Ontario. Here's the lowdown.

Read more »

Close up shot of senior couple holding hand. Loving couple sitting together and holding hands. Focus on hands.
Personal Finance

Should You Work in Retirement? Yes. Here’s Why

| Steven Porrello

No matter what your nest egg looks like, whether you're sitting on multimillions of dollars or nothing, I think you…

Read more »

edit Safe pig, protect money
Personal Finance

With High Inflation Here to Stay, Here’s How to Inflation-Proof Your Finances

| Steven Porrello

With a few tricks up your sleeve, you can inflation-proof your finances. Here are just three simple ways to fight…

Read more »

Young woman sat at laptop by a window
Personal Finance

7 Ways to Earn Passive Income That You Can Rely On

| Kay Ng

Do you want to earn passive income? Then you need to get started on one or more of these side…

Read more »

Maxar Technologies
Personal Finance

Is Outer Space the Next Investment Bubble?

| Steven Porrello

For those of us who grew up with Star Wars and Star Trek, the development of space tourism is exciting.…

Read more »

consider the options
Personal Finance

5 Perks That Could Make the New CIBC Costco Mastercard Better Than the Last

| Steven Porrello

We're almost at the end of October, and for cardholders of the Capital One Costco Mastercard, that means one thing:…

Read more »

question marks written reminders tickets
Personal Finance

Pay off Your Mortgage or Save More in Your RRSP: Which Will Make You Wealthier?

| Steven Porrello

Save money on mortgage interest by paying it off now? Or earn money on compound interest by investing today?

Read more »

Growth from coins
Personal Finance

How to Build Your Wealth From $0 to $100,000

| Kay Ng

Are you just starting out to grow your wealth? Make sure you save and invest regularly. Here's the difference it…

Read more »

Credit card, online shopping, retail
Personal Finance

1 Credit Card Rewards Trick That’s Saved Me Thousands for 12 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Motley Fool investors can save thousands over years by simply putting to work the credit card rewards they collect over…

Read more »