Your Money

You're a few weeks into your new job and payday has arrived. But reading your first paystub, it's a little unclear what all of these deductions mean. After all, the exact amount of your biweekly direct deposit never came up in the interview process.

Whether it's to travel the world or just take a breather before moving on to the next chapter, students sometimes pause their educational pursuits for a so-called gap year.

In a new survey from TD Bank, nearly half of Canadian students say they are unable to adequately cover basic needs such as food and housing. The online poll found 45 per cent of those surveyed say the cannot cover their basic needs.

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Exchange-traded funds have become wildly popular among investors, particularly young people who use do-it-yourself investing platforms that can auto-invest client money in ETFs.

When a high-flying stock seems out of reach for investors with limited cash, fractional trading can help fulfil that dream of owning a piece of the company — one small portion at a time.

One student had reached 49 “coffee chats” — brief meetings with industry contacts — with nothing to show for it.

Workers in industries that experience typical slow periods during the year might be faced with a seasonal layoff from their employer. But experts say workers should know the risks before signing up to be laid off temporarily.

Entering the next stage of a relationship can be exciting but when it comes to the financial part of your life together, experts suggest having an honest talk about money before packing your bags and moving in with your partner.

Canada's main stock index dipped on Monday, dragged down by losses in the energy and tech sectors while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 35.24 points at 22,779.57.