The Ontario Money Brief
Ontario money, explained in plain English.
Insurance, finance and investing, explained in plain English for people who live here. A short, free read that helps Ontarians make smarter money decisions. Read by 5,200+ subscribers.
Three things every Ontarian should understand.
01
Insurance
How insurance works in Ontario: what policies generally cover, why prices change, and the terms worth understanding. General education only.
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02
Finance
Everyday money in Ontario: housing costs, credit, taxes and the expensive mistakes that are easy to avoid.
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03
Investing
How TFSAs, RRSPs and FHSAs work, explained simply. General education, not personal investment advice.
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Insurance
What a "Minor" Ticket Actually Costs Over Three Years
The fine is the smallest part of the bill.
Finance
The 50/30/20 Rule Doesn't Work in the GTA
When housing eats half your income, you need a different framework.
Insurance
He Saved $32 a Month. Then the Basement Flooded.
The cheapest policy and the right policy are rarely the same document.
Investing
Pay Off the Car Loan Early, or Invest the Difference?
There is a clean way to answer this without guessing.
Finance
The Real Annual Cost of Owning a Car in Ontario
The payment is roughly half the story.
