https://themargin.news/event-contracts-canada 2026-04-13T18:56:54+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/curly-haired-woman-under-clear-umbrella-holds-phone-looking-upwards.jpg?id=65514179&width=1200 In Canada, you're allowed to purchase event contracts based on environmental forecasts, like how much rain Vancouver will receive by the end of the year. Curly-haired woman under clear umbrella holds phone, looking upwards https://themargin.news/media-library/person-analyzes-stock-market-charts-on-a-smartphone.jpg?id=65514270&width=1200 You won't be allowed to bet on things like elections, wars, or crime in Canada. Person analyzes stock market charts on a smartphone. daily https://themargin.news/tfsa-vs-rrsp-canada 2026-04-13T18:51:00+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/a-young-investor-checks-his-portfolio-on-his-computer-at-home.jpg?id=65403768&width=1200 For many young Canadians, the RRSP is still the default – but that may be changing. A young investor checks his portfolio on his computer at home daily https://themargin.news/revenge-spending 2026-04-13T18:50:39+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/the-bag-says-what-your-bank-balance-has-been-trying-to-tell-you-for-months-federico-abis-pexels.png?id=65477421&width=1200 The bag says what your bank balance has been trying to tell you for months. / Federico Abis / Pexels daily https://themargin.news/indecent-proposal-2026 2026-04-13T17:17:26+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/robert-redford-and-demi-moore-intently-face-each-other-at-a-casino-table.jpg?id=65513535&width=1200 Robert Redford and Demi Moore in 1993's Indecent Proposal. A million bucks used to mean something. Robert Redford and Demi Moore intently face each other at a casino table https://themargin.news/media-library/construction-site-silhouette-at-sunset-wood-framed-house-palm-trees-ocean-view-and-a-tractor.png?id=65301530&width=1200 A house that Roger Ebert described as "so architecturally undistinguished that the filmmakers should have ordered another one.\u201d Construction site silhouette at sunset: wood-framed house, palm trees, ocean view, and a tractor https://themargin.news/media-library/overhead-view-of-two-people-placing-casino-chips-on-a-blue-betting-table-at-a-vegas-casino.png?id=65301514&width=1200 When you've lost all your money to your "dream," Vegas is clearly the best option. Overhead view of two people placing casino chips on a blue betting table at a Vegas casino. https://themargin.news/media-library/robert-redford-smiling-in-a-dark-suit-and-tie.png?id=65301513&width=1200 Who could resist, especially with that smile? Robert Redford smiling in a dark suit and tie https://themargin.news/media-library/woody-harrelson-drawing-architectural-plans-on-paper-taped-to-a-bathroom-wall.png?id=65301512&width=1200 David, trying to figure out why they're losing so much money on his "dream." Woody Harrelson drawing architectural plans on paper taped to a bathroom wall daily https://themargin.news/canadian-dream-let-go-homeownership 2026-04-13T15:32:59+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/red-for-sale-sign-in-foreground-yellow-house-blurred-in-background.jpg?id=65513641&width=1200 For sale: Canadian dream, never worn. Red For Sale sign in foreground, yellow house blurred in background https://themargin.news/media-library/smiling-woman-in-her-paris-kitchen-with-tulips-pastry-flanked-by-her-apartment-rooms-with-city-views.jpg?id=65476696&width=1200 April Pett prefers the "romantic" attitudes of Paris, where she's lived for the past 12 years. Smiling woman in her Paris kitchen with tulips & pastry, flanked by her apartment rooms with city views https://themargin.news/media-library/expansive-blue-aerial-view-of-tokyo-a-dense-metropolis-with-skyscrapers-a-river-and-bridges.jpg?id=65354326&width=1200 Tokyo rents can be steep, but moving to the suburbs is generally more affordable than it is in Canada. Expansive blue aerial view of Tokyo, a dense metropolis with skyscrapers, a river, and bridges https://themargin.news/media-library/smiling-man-in-a-bright-modern-living-room-with-a-balcony-view-of-vienna.jpg?id=65476701&width=1200 Martin enjoys living in Vienna, which he describes as "a very chill place." Smiling man in a bright, modern living room with a balcony view of Vienna daily https://themargin.news/family-cottage-inheriting-capital-gains 2026-04-13T15:25:49+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/blue-house-reflected-in-a-lake-against-a-grayscale-forest.png?id=65294581&width=1200 Maintenance costs, capital gains taxes, and more – maybe leaving the family cottage to your kids isn't the right move. Blue house reflected in a lake, against a grayscale forest https://themargin.news/media-library/lakefront-home-with-rustic-exterior-renovated-modern-kitchen-and-spacious-living-area.png?id=65513610&width=1200 Andrew Harkness co-owns the family cottage with his parents, who will leave their share to Andrew's children. Lakefront home with rustic exterior, renovated modern kitchen, and spacious living area daily https://themargin.news/fixer-upper-renovation-costs-canada 2026-04-13T14:50:18+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/room-under-renovation-exposed-brick-wall-ladder-paint-buckets-and-building-materials.jpg?id=65498699&width=1200 Renovation costs are rising, and home buyers are less willing to pay up for properties that need work. Room under renovation, exposed brick wall, ladder, paint buckets, and building materials. daily https://themargin.news/resp-benefits-education 2026-04-13T14:49:41+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/proud-older-woman-affectionately-holds-the-face-of-a-smiling-graduate-in-cap-and-gown.jpg?id=65486568&width=1200 An RESP is worth considering for parents saving for their children’s post-secondary education. Proud older woman affectionately holds the face of a smiling graduate in cap and gown daily https://themargin.news/immigrant-financial-trauma-canada 2026-04-13T14:23:44+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/a-south-asian-couple-reviews-finances-together-at-a-home-desk.jpg?id=65407017&width=1200 For many second-generation Canadians, the impulse to check every number twice isn't a personality trait. It's an inheritance. A South Asian couple reviews finances together at a home desk daily https://themargin.news/working-with-long-covid 2026-04-13T13:58:23+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/an-empty-wheelchair-crutches-and-a-walking-stick-in-a-cozy-plant-filled-room.jpg?id=65453150&width=1200 The work needed to afford future care is the same work making that care more urgent. 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A delivery person carries a large food transportation bag on their back daily https://themargin.news/last-minute-flights-airline-algorithms 2026-04-13T13:05:31+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/a-man-at-the-airport-stares-out-the-window-at-the-airplanes.jpg?id=65403831&width=1200 The algorithm knows you're desperate before you do – but it does have a weakness. A man at the airport stares out the window at the airplanes daily https://themargin.news/ai-retail-trading-canada 2026-04-13T13:05:01+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/the-margin-logo-with-a-distinctive-dot-on-the-i.jpg?id=65407181&width=1200 The Margin logo with a distinctive dot on the 'i'. daily https://themargin.news/etf-explained 2026-04-13T12:52:21+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/digital-screen-showing-financial-data-with-green-and-red-numbers.jpg?id=65476556&width=1200 Digital screen showing financial data with green and red numbers. daily https://themargin.news/cash-account-investing 2026-04-13T12:52:04+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/laptop-screen-displaying-stock-market-charts-with-candlestick-and-line-graphs.jpg?id=65486520&width=1200 A cash account is worth considering for investors who have maxed out their registered accounts. Laptop screen displaying stock market charts with candlestick and line graphs. daily https://themargin.news/margin-account-guide 2026-04-13T12:50:19+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/person-analyzing-stock-charts-on-a-laptop-at-a-business-meeting.jpg?id=65486362&width=1200 A margin account lets you borrow money from your brokerage to increase your purchasing power. Person analyzing stock charts on a laptop at a business meeting daily https://themargin.news/rrsp-reduce-taxes-grow-retirement 2026-04-13T12:49:59+00:00 https://themargin.news/media-library/elderly-man-in-glasses-reviewing-bills-at-a-table-with-a-laptop-and-coffee-cup.jpg?id=65486432&width=1200 An RRSP reduces your taxable income when you contribute and grows tax-free until it's withdrawn. 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