Your Money

Canadians wondering how best to pay for items in U.S. dollars as spring break comes on have several options, with savings on currency conversion all the more critical as the loonie hovers near 22-year lows.

Going from renting to owning is a major life upgrade — but now that your name is on an asset, you have to take care of it.

VICTORIA — One day before delivering her first budget, British Columbia's finance minister said she knows that everyone is wondering how it can be done in the face of unprecedented tariffs from the United States.

TORONTO — When Harpreet Singh decided to convert his basement into a rental suite, funding the renovation essentially came down to two options: using his own savings or borrowing money.

To someone who doesn’t have a lot of assets, knowing their net worth might seem pointless, but experts say it’s an important indicator of financial health, no matter how big or small the number.

It’s the time of the year again to gather your receipts and hope for a big refund. The official opening of tax-filing season gets underway with electronic filing service Netfile set to open on Monday.

Just buy everything very, very late. For shoppers wanting to reap big savings, experts suggest developing a shopping calendar to catch off-season prices.

Choosing to shop at a specialty farmers market over a discount grocery chain or taking a cab instead of public transit are some of the subtle ways your spending can climb as your income goes up.

It definitely came from your past, and it can determine a lot about your future. Your money mindset shapes whether you face your finances and make gains, or spin your wheels in avoidance and shame.

TORONTO — Until she was around 15, the buffet was always open for Lily the cat, who had open access to a trough of dry food in her home. Lily's owner, Cindy Marques, could see changes in her cat's behaviour as she aged.