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Finding out your tax return is under review — especially after you've already spent your expected refund — can be unnerving. But it's far less serious and more common than you think, tax experts say.

OTTAWA — Stock markets have taken a wild ride in recent weeks as U.S. President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs have created massive uncertainty for companies and the economy at large.

For most Canadians, today is the last day to file your taxes which is especially important if you need to avoid late penalties and interest on amounts owing.

The average cost of raising children is nearing $300,000, according to Statistics Canada — and that’s only up until 17 years old.

CALGARY — The snow has only just melted in Calgary, but strawberries, eggplants, several kinds of tomatoes and even Meyer lemons are growing behind Donna Balzer's bungalow.

There's a rush of excitement, but also nerves, that come with starting out in one of your first "real-world" jobs.

You could be selling your art on Etsy or delivering late-night orders for Uber Eats. Maybe you dog-sit on weekends for out-of-town pet owners, or tutor kids who need help with their homework after school.

If a plumber showed up to your house with no truck or tools, how could they help? At most, they could only talk about your basement flood.

CALGARY — A survey from insolvency firm MNP Ltd. suggests Canadians' outlook for their personal finances has brightened even as they've taken steps to cut their expenses amid economic turmoil.

Faced with the extreme market turbulence of the past week, money managers are staying the course and relying on their long-term investment strategies while also looking for opportunities amid the panic.