British Columbia taxes vehicles differently from every other province, and the difference catches people out in a way that costs real money. BC is the … Read More
Mark Turner is a retired financial writer that now enjoys blogging about different financial topics, such as commodities, inflation, debt, retirement, alternative investments and Canadian politics.
Bad Credit Car Loans in Alberta (2026): Edmonton, Calgary and the Tax Advantage
Alberta is the cheapest province in Canada to buy a car, and almost nobody buying here with damaged credit realises by how much. There is … Read More
Bad Credit Car Loans in Ontario (2026): Lenders, Rates and What HST Really Costs
Ontario has the deepest pool of subprime auto lenders in Canada, which sounds like good news and mostly is. It also means the spread between … Read More
Eden Park Auto Loan Review (2026): Rates, Fairstone Ownership and 57 BBB Complaints
EdenPark IncNear-prime auto lender in Toronto, owned by Fairstone Bank of Canada. Lends through dealerships in seven provinces. EdenPark’s homepage promises “the speed and personalized … Read More
Rifco National Auto Finance Review (2026): Rates, Fees and Whether They Are Still Lending
Rifco National Auto FinanceNon-prime auto lender, Red Deer, Alberta. Lends through dealerships in every province except Quebec. I have been writing about Canadian consumer credit … Read More
LendCare Canada Review: Should You Get a Loan or Financing With Them?
LendCare is a Canadian point-of-sale financing company that partners with businesses across the country to offer fast and accessible loans for big-ticket items. Ranging from … Read More
Best Alternative Business Lenders in Canada (2026): Fast Funding Compared
In more than twenty years of writing about Canadian lending, I have watched the same scene play out again and again: a perfectly healthy small … Read More
Nexus Finance Review (2026): Fast Business Funding in Canada, Tested
Our verdict 4.2 ★★★★★ out of 5 Nexus Finance is a legitimate, fast, and flexible option for Canadian small business owners who need working capital … Read More
RRSP Loan in Canada: How It Works and When It’s Actually Worth It
I’ve been writing about Canadian personal finance for more than twenty years, and the RRSP loan is still one of the most misunderstood products I … Read More
Blue Cross Life Insurance in Canada (Review + Comparison)
Blue Cross Life (CNW Group/Blue Cross Life) Most Canadians know Blue Cross for health, dental and travel coverage, but Blue Cross also offers life insurance … Read More
