Personal Finance

We worry enough about our own identities and ID theft but we also need to be aware of how to protect our kids from identity theft as well.

If you are having trouble finding a job upon graduation, should you consider going on to graduate school?

It's probably true that nearly everyone has had a job that pushed them to the breaking point. When you've finally had enough, you quit and move on.

"Many of us have become pretty comfortable shopping online. That's good because it enables us to save money and it also shows that we're embracing technological change. At the same time, that comfort level can also expose us to identity theft and security breaches that can do a lot of damage."

Savings accounts fill a fundamental role in your overall financial plan. Savings accounts can keep you out of debt, and here's how they do it.

Being unemployed is stressful both mentally and financially. Take a look at how to file for unemployment benefits so you can start replacing your lost income.

Being unemployed is stressful both mentally and financially. Take a look at how to file for unemployment benefits so you can start replacing your lost income.

Wouldn't you love to see all of your investment account in one dashboard? Enter Personal Capital where you can connect all of your accounts. See more in our Personal Capital Review.

I'm sure that if you're a young person in the job market today you've heard the cliché, "It's not what you know, it's who you know," about 1,001 times.

Today I figured I'd take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to talk about something that most students likely pay far more attention to than their finances - the NHL and its lockout.

Personal finance money sayings and proverbs on being prepared, debt, wealth, investing, and the value of money.

We'll show you how to keep more tax money for yourself so you can invest it the way you want instead of getting a cheque in the spring.

"It must be great to be a landlord in most major Canadian cities these days.  Other than the whole putting up with renters thing I mean.  Your properties' value have skyrocketed the last couple of decades, and rental vacancy rates are so low that you have a tremendous amount of leverage as far as finding new clientele."

To most parents, buying a house for their 18-20 year old son or daughter to manage as a rental property as they go through school seems like a somewhat crazy proposal.  After all, most young adults aren't exactly known for being responsible and organized - two key traits for a successful property manager. 

The biggest risk of investing is losing your principal. This may seem intuitive, yet few investors have a risk management plan. Let's get started.

Nothing is certain but death and taxes they say. Well next year it seems certain there will be some new taxes. Take a look at what could change and how it affects you.

Nothing is certain but death and taxes they say. Well next year it seems certain there will be some new taxes. Take a look at what could change and how it affects you.

We tend to spend a lot during the holidays. Why not maximize those purcahses with some smart credit card use? See why you should use your card.

It's safe to say most couple like kids. But before you add to your family you need to consider your finances. There are many expenses that come with a child.

It's safe to say most couple like kids. But before you add to your family you need to consider your finances. There are many expenses that come with a child.

Fly United Airlines? Then you need to check out the slew of benefits the United MileagePlus Explorer Card offers up to cardholders. See more in our review.

"There's a lot of chatter out there about how important it is to own your own home. No matter who you are, where you are, or where you're going, the time to own is now. Maybe. Maybe not. If you're twenty-something, there are other priorities. One of them is career mobility."

"Graduation will be here before you know it and you'll start your job hunt. Whether you're a senior, junior, sophomore or even a freshman, now is time to begin preparing for that day. Don't put it off until your final semester, or even until your senior year."