An annuity is an insurance contract you purchase to receive payments for a specific period, such as 30 years, or for the rest of your life. By applying a mathematical formula consisting of variables ...

Understanding the latest trends in student loan interest rates.

#MakeItMakeSense is a series from the Star that breaks down personal finance questions to help young Canadians gain more confidence and understanding around financial literacy When you think of ...

Compound interest is simply “earning interest on top of interest.” It’s one of the most powerful ways for ordinary Canadians to accumulate extraordinary wealth over long periods of time. Below we’ll ...

Dear Ron — that is a great question — one that a lot of people would like clarification on, so thank you for asking. The stock market is very progressive and regressive at times and the reaction to ...