From hidden fund fees to the fine print in your card agreement, these are the industry practices that profit from what customers never think to question

Financial neglect is a slow accumulation of small problems that compound quietly until they aren't small anymore. These are the 20 most common ways it plays out

There aren't many deals to be had these days, but savvy buyers can still save a bit at the dealership if they know where there's room to negotiate.

Your decision will depend on several factors, such as your interest rate, the tax impact, your available deductions and your cash flow situation.

Retirement readiness is more about data than feelings. Focus on the hard numbers — your savings, income and debt — to determine whether you're truly prepared.

Baby boomers collectively have $85 trillion but it’s far from fairly distributed. Here’s what your retirement could look like at three distinct levels of wealth.

More than a quarter of US working-age adults who used credit cards to cover grocery costs last year struggled to repay their bills in full later on, according to the Urban Institute.

Using annuities alongside the 4% rule can increase retirement income by as much as 23%.

Researchers found AI chatbots gave inconsistent and sometimes biased answers to common money questions.

A stable job and a nice home have become less accessible to young Americans. Many are taking new paths to pursue their dreams.

Forget the swinging pocket watches, scientists are now praising hypnotherapy as a powerful tool to fight mental and physical pain July 11, 2026 I’m sitting with my back straight, my eyes closed and my iPad resting on my lap. “Let one hand float up in the air as if it were a balloon,” a soothing voice tells me from the speakers, and I do as it commands. Soon I feel as if my whole body is weightless. Next, I have to visualise the goal that I want to achieve – I choose the writing of this article.

Supporting your adult kids shouldn’t mean risking your retirement. Our Wealth Wise columnist explains how to help them when times are tough.

Preparing for retirement isn’t just about money.

As over-65s jet off in retirement, resentful millennials are left juggling childcare and mortgages while watching their inheritance vanish

An old consumer protection is being wielded way more, and with questionable intent.

Learn Alexander Green’s four-step formula for turning realistic dreams into reality by setting specific financial goals, using AI to gain crucial knowledge, and building daily habits over time.

Increasingly, retirees are turning to financial advisers for the first time to help. Here's what they are asking.

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Canadians average $43,519 in their TFSA at 55, but unused room tops $57,000. Here's how dividend stocks like BMO can help close the gap.

Your personalized magic number could be very different from the national average of $1.46 million, and this fact could be a game-changer for your retirement plans.

Warren Buffett has changed his tune on real estate investing. Here’s how to decide whether you should do the same.

The U.S. added more than 441,000 new millionaires in 2025, accounting for nearly half of all new millionaires worldwide. Nearly 79% of U.S. personal wealth is held in financial assets, making wealth gains more dependent on stock market performance than in most markets.