Over the past decade, the labour-force participation rate of Canadians older than 65 has nearly doubled to 14 per cent, according to Statistics Canada, and that figure is likely to rise.

Canada’s richest people are a small but growing group that’s on track to control almost 70 per cent of personal wealth in the country.

I'm buying my first home. Is there a standard amount that I should offer as a deposit? The short answer to your question is no, there is no standard amount for a deposit. This is something that can be negotiated between you and the seller.

Theft, water damage, fire, vandalism… There are countless terrible things that can happen, and they don’t just happen to other people. Here is why you should take home insurance.

Hennie and Hank are approaching retirement with money in their RRSPs and a mortgage-free house in Ontario.

It's been 20 years since Rotman School of Management finance professor Eric Kirzner created a simple "set it and forget it" kind of portfolio for Toronto Star readers called the Easy Chair, proving a comfy spot for investors to park for many years.

Whether you're buying a house, a condo or a cottage, the more you know before closing the deal, the better. Which is why a home inspection is crucial.

Traditional financial literacy efforts haven’t been a rousing success. Research from Harvard Business School shows that even Americans who are taught personal finance in school don’t seem to save more or manage credit better than anyone else.

“Investing in brick and mortar makes concrete financial sense” says Patrick Juanéda, here’s some expert advice to help you better understand the fine art of real estate investing.

When it comes to young, first-time buyers looking to stake their claim in Toronto's hot real estate market, the popular narrative is often one of these: scrimp to buy a small, downtown condo unit, or say goodbye to life in the city and set up somewhere cheaper.