A lot of traditional money advice simply doesn’t work anymore. Many of the old financial rules were created for a very different economy, one where housing was cheaper, career paths were more predictable (and often accompanied by pensions) and inflation didn’t eat away at your paycheque quite so aggressively.
Today’s financial reality requires a more flexible approach. Ironically, some of the smartest money moves in 2026 feel completely backwards at first. Here are some of the top counterintuitive money rules that are working for Canadians right now.
