Lisa Jackson

Buying your first home can be a bit daunting and you may not be sure of where to start. Read our step-by-step guide about buying a house in Canada.

Graduating from university in my 20s, I was jobless, debt-ridden, and living with my parents. I've come a long way since then but getting here wasn’t easy. Here are the financial lessons I’ve learned from surviving my twenties.

Why I cancelled my account with Mint.com, and what I did instead.

Based on our extensive research, RBC InvestEase is the top robo-advisor service offered by the big banks in Canada. It also compares favourably against the best robo-advisors in Canada in terms of fees, investment options, and design. RBC InvestEase is a clear winner for investors who want to save on fees but also want to keep their portfolio with a big bank.

Are you looking for an AIR MILES credit card but you don’t know which one to choose? In this guide, we’re comparing the best AIR MILES credit cards to help you decide which one is the best fit for you. From the welcome bonus to earn rates, we’ve got you covered.

Wealthsimple Trade is the best commission-free trading platform in Canada and the only discount brokerage in Canada where you can buy and sell stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrency (with Wealthsimple Crypto) for free. Clients can open an RRSP, TFSA, or non-registered (taxable) account without paying any fees. This online brokerage offers a seamless sign-up process and intuitive UX and has no account fees, minimums, or paperwork. It’s best suited for fee-conscious investors with basic trading needs.

A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a registered account in Canada that allows your savings to grow tax-free. It can be used for any savings goal and withdrawals are tax-exempt, but there's an annual TFSA contribution limit.

KOHO Extra is the upgraded version of KOHO -- a pre-paid, reloadable card and integrated app that gives real-time insights into your daily spending. It functions like a chequing account but with the benefits of a rewards credit card. With KOHO Extra, you pay an annual fee of $84 (or $9/month) but get perks in return, including up to 2% cash back on purchases and no foreign transaction charges. Learn more about the benefits of the KOHO Extra Card and get advice on when to upgrade from KOHO Easy.

KOHO is a free pre-paid, reloadable card and integrated app that gives real-time insights into your daily spending. This no-fee card functions like a chequing account but with the benefits of a credit card, even giving you cash back on all your purchases. Learn whether the KOHO card is right for you.

Thanks to “FinTech” advancements, investing can be simple—but it isn’t always easy. Unless you’re an investing guru, you likely have burning questions about whether you’re “doing it right.”

March 8th is International Women's Day! From saving for retirement to escaping the "pink tax," here are our top tips for how women can grow their wealth in an unequal society.

In November, we surveyed over 1000 Canadians to learn how COVID-19 has impacted their jobs, income, and debt loads. Here’s what we found out about Millennials (ages 30-44) and young Canadians (ages 18-29).

A personal finance expert explains the basic differences between variable and fixed mortgages, and closed and open mortgages when buying a house.