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What to Do with Your Tax Refund: 5 Smart Moves for Canadians

  Tax Season · Personal Finance By MoneySavings.ca Editorial Team • May 7, 2026 • 7 min read Tax season is wrapping up across Canada, and for millions of Canadians, that means a refund cheque — or a direct deposit — is on its way. The average Canadian tax refund hovers around $1,800. That's real money. The question is: what's the smartest thing you can do with it? It's tempting to treat a tax refund like "found money" and splurge. But here's the truth — that refund was your money all along. The government was just holding it for you, interest-free. So before it quietly disappears into day-to-day spending, let's look at five moves that will make it work harder for you. $1,800 The average Canadian tax refund — enough to make a meaningful dent in debt, pad an emergency fund, or kick-start your TFSA for the year. 1 Pay Down High-Interest Debt First If you're carrying a balance on a credit card, this should be your very first call. Most Canadian credit car...
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Market Rally Amid Geopolitical Tensions

 

Wall Street surged early today, driven by a mix of corporate earnings reports and geopolitical developments. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has led to a significant spike in oil prices, with U.S. benchmark crude oil rising by $2.10 to $76.83 per barrel and Brent crude increasing by $2.05 to $80.12 per barrel.

The unexpected airstrike, which Iran and Hamas attribute to Israel, has heightened tensions in the Middle East, potentially impacting global oil supplies. This geopolitical uncertainty, combined with anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, has created a volatile yet optimistic market environment.

Global stocks have also seen gains, with major indexes in Europe and Asia closing higher. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement, expected later today, which could provide further direction for the markets.


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