Francois Guy. Conseiller en Placement CIBC Wood Gundy

In a perfect world, we would all have a financial plan, set realistic financial goals and feel confident about our financial future. However, according to a recent survey, 39 per cent of Canadians saying they could not withstand a financial emergency.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments across the world have spent billions to support struggling citizens and businesses leaving many to question: how is the government going to pay for all this? Jamie Golombek looks at four areas that may see changes.

Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist at CIBC discusses the beginning of what looks like a cooling in Canada's housing market. He also talks about the billions of excess cash households and businesses are currently sitting on.

With 2020 nearly over, now is a good time to think about tax planning opportunities that may still be available to you. In this new report, CIBC tax expert Jamie Golombek offers his year-end tax tips with a focus on those financially impacted by COVID-19.

The Canadian dollar touched its strongest level against the U.S. dollar since October 2018, following positive COVID-19 vaccine news from Pfizer and news over the weekend that Joe Biden won the U.S. presidential election.

The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S. counterpart on Monday as positive results from a COVID-19 vaccine trial boosted investor sentiment and domestic data showed manufacturing sales climbing in September.

Today, when so many parents are working from home alongside kids who are schooling from home, every day is bring-your-child-to-work day. And novelty no longer describes it.

Canadians are out in droves this fall in pursuit of a vacation home or cottage. However, both buyers and sellers need to keep tax implications in mind as the rules change when multiple properties are involved, experts say.

A COVID-19 holiday season is going to be different. How different it will be isn't entirely clear yet. However, there are trends emerging that might provide some clarity, especially when it comes to personal finances.