Erica Alini

Stranded passengers may secure better alternatives by challenging their carrier’s default rebooking

Passengers will continue to be able to claim compensation as set out in the current rules for flights to and from Canada

Credit cards in the U.S. typically have variable interest rates, but in Canada the majority of credit cards have fixed rates

Almost 98% of underused housing tax returns assessed have no tax owing

Airlines’ poor implementation of the rules that govern codeshare flights can result in overbilling and a lack of clarity, says head of advocacy group

Consumers should keep in mind that by doing so they might forfeit some of their travel insurance coverage and rights to refunds, experts warn

The focus on shifting income to a lower earner has diverted attention from the fact that Canada Pension Plan benefits can also be divided

The Globe’s personal finance reporter Erica Alini explains the impact of indexing inflation

While hotels increase room rates months ahead of events such as the Eras Tour, they are likely forced to lower them later on to boost occupancy in vacant rooms

The perennial advantage of home equity lines of credit is flexibility, but if the rate seems too high, getting creative with your mortgage may be the way to go

Airlines are having to curb their expectations about the demand for travel this year, as the boom that lifted industry profits since the second half of 2022 has fizzled out

While the Canada Disability Benefit would deliver only a modest financial boost for eligible welfare recipients, clawbacks could save the provinces up to hundreds of millions dollars a year, expert says

Nearly a third of first-time buyers now rely on such financial aid, with the average size of gift past the six-figure mark, study finds

A growing number of financial institutions are striking up partnerships with companies that help people create legal wills online

Many aspects of people’s financial lives – tax credits, social assistance and health benefits, to name a few – are not adjusted to retain their dollar value. For some, the financial hit is relatively small. For others, it’s massive

Many economists believe the downward path of borrowing costs will be gradual, and a slow-moving Bank of Canada poses a challenge for those with coming renewals

For those contemplating a mortgage or other debt with fixed interest rates, any impact will depend on whether and how the Bank of Canada’s decision on Wednesday affects investors’ expectations

It rose to the top of national rankings for growth of annual rental costs as rents increased 18 per cent higher on average compared with the same month a year earlier

The budget outlined a smattering of small tax benefits and consumer protection measures

Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson says review comes after hearing concerns about the tax agency’s last-minute about-face on March 28