Budgeting

The Bank of Canada predicts that Canadians with existing mortgages could see a 20-40% increase in their monthly payments when it comes time to renew. See our five tips to help manage your mortgage when it's up for renewal.

One of our trustee’s put herself in the shoes of Canadian seniors to understand the financial challenges they face living on a fixed income. Here’s how it went.

Rising costs are taking a toll on nearly all Canadians. However, the impact is felt more acutely by low-income households and those carrying debt. See our insights on how Canadians are coping. 

If you've recently experienced unemployment and are wondering what’s next for you financially, we’ve created a guide to managing your finances as newly unemployed.

We’ve created three simple steps to help you feel prepared and flexible as you plan for your child’s arrival and create your baby budget.

Consider these four pet-related expenses ahead of time so you can focus on bringing home your new pet and not new debt.

Going on vacation is fun, arriving home with a large credit card bill isn’t. To help you avoid overspending and going into debt, check out our complete guide to budgeting for your next vacation.

The benefits of holding a family finance meeting—finding new budgeting strategies, ways to cut unnecessary expenses, reducing financial stress—are countless and the results might surprise you.

Just because you’re carrying debt into retirement doesn’t mean it’s too late to regain control and find financial freedom.

When it comes to making a budget, many people don’t know where to begin. We’ve outlined three simple steps to create a basic budget that will help get your finances in order.