Money & Career

When you get married, does that mean you’re becoming financially dependent on each other? I don’t think so

Forty years ago, when my parents bought their first house in the late 1960s, they paid about $20,000. It was detached, located in a solid neighbourhood, close to good schools and parks.

If you're dating someone new, the holidays can raise a whole bunch of awkward questions.

Holiday tipping is a contentious issue in our house. My husband, a self-proclaimed el-cheapo, isn’t big on tipping. He thinks it should be reserved for excellent service only. Me: I think tipping at holiday time is a way to say thanks to people who help out through the year – and with two kids under four and a business to run, we rely on a cadre of people to make sure life runs smoothly.

Interview with Dan Bortolotti the Canadian Couch Potato on how to break up with your financial advisor and invest your money in ETFs and index funds.