Articles About Personal Finance

The Dividend Tax Rate in Canada: What You Need to Know Now

If you live in Canada and are an investor, you can benefit from the dividend tax rate. Why is this exactly? A dividend stock in Canada will share the tax burden with the company you’re investing in. If the company performs well financially because of the money you invested, you get to keep the stock and any future dividend returns. Not only that but you pay less tax on dividend income.

Best Bank for Students in Canada

When you’re going through college, you want to save every penny you can. Having a bank account that doesn’t have huge costs attached to it is one of the perks of being a student. The bank knows that someday, you’ll be potentially looking for loans because you’re making good money. So low-cost bank accounts for students are to their benefit. Here are competitive offers that might make your life easier while you’re focused on your studies.

Highest Paying Jobs in Canada for 2023, by province breakdown

Currently, the Canadian job market is flourishing and can be lucrative if you’ve chosen a good career. In fact, most of the jobs on our list pay over $300,000 per year. Having a high-paying job gives you a lot of benefits like paying less on personal loans when you’re looking to invest some of that money you’re making. We’ve created this list so you can identify what the highest paying jobs so you can see if they’re viable for you. Bringing in as much money during your earning years will allow you to plan your future.

Prime Rates Canada and Their History

It’s expected that the Bank of Canada’s target overnight rate will reach at least 2.00% by the end of 2022. As a result, Canadian bank prime rates will likely be at least 4.20% by the end of the year. Looking back at the decades before now, there have certainly been some higher interest rates based on economic problems. History shows us that things are ever changing and what we’re experiencing now with Prime rates isn’t permanent. Learn more!

Can you add your child to your credit card in Canada?

Find out if there’s an age requirement for children to use a parent’s credit card.

What is inflation and what does it mean for the average Canadian?

With inflation near a 40 year high in Canada, I’m sure you’ve felt the pain when you went to the grocery store or filled up your car like a lot of Canadians. Let’s look at what inflation is and what it means for the average Canadian.

What is a recession and what does it mean for the average Canadian?

We often hear that a recession is coming. You may be wondering, why do we worry about recessions so much? Let’s gain a better understanding of recessions by looking at what a recession is and what does it mean for the average Canadian.

US Investment Property Financing for Canadians

Better still, so far as the US government is concerned, there are no restrictions for Canadian citizens wanting to purchase real estate in America. With that in mind, here’s what you should know about buying and financing an investment property in the US.

The Principles of Interest

Two basic parts of most types of credit account payments are principal and interest. Principal is the amount borrowed, which can mean the price of an item (like a car or house) or the amount of credit used (as in credit cards and credit lines). Interest is the cost the lender charges the borrower to extend credit, which is where some borrowers get confused or pay more than they bargained for.

Is There a Minimum Credit Score for Renting an Apartment in Canada in 2022?

Most landlords and rental companies check the credit scores of potential tenants as part of their application process. But is there a minimum credit score requirement for renting an apartment in Canada? Here’s what you need to know about credit scores and renting in 2022.