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Make the Most of Your Tax Refund
When you get a tax refund, it’s very tempting to see it as a windfall you can guiltlessly spend on things you want rather than need. And...
Apr 12 min read


Tips for Wise Borrowing
Even though nobody enjoys carrying debt, most people will borrow money at some point in their life. If used wisely and for the right...
Feb 153 min read


What to Do in a Market Downturn
It’s no surprise that stock prices experience short-term declines in response to factors like an overheated market, geopolitical issues,...
Jan 283 min read


HBP or FHSA: Which One Should You Use?
While many people want to purchase a home, it’s become a greater challenge in today’s economic environment. Consumers are financially...
Dec 16, 20243 min read


How Investments Are Taxed in Non-Registered Accounts
Investing can help build long-term wealth, but to maximize the benefit you should aim to minimize the tax you pay on your investments....
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Your Options for an Unused RESP
It’s true that life doesn’t always unfold according to plan. In fact, as the saying goes, life is what happens when you’re busy making...
Sep 17, 20243 min read


Are You Benefiting from the TFSA?
Recognizing that higher inflation is a concern for many people as the cost climbs for a number of goods and services, the federal...
May 23, 20243 min read


Is SRI right for you?
As the world shifts to becoming more socially and environmentally conscious, people have begun to not only adopt these behaviours in...
Mar 7, 20243 min read


Ready for Tax Time?
It’s that time of year again. Tax time is right around the corner, and the sooner you get your slips, receipts and forms in order, the...
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Can you retire early?
While some people love their job so much they never want to retire, for a lot of us the only thing better than saying goodbye to the rat...
Jan 1, 20243 min read


5 Thoughtful Ideas for Holiday Giving
The holiday season is a great time to give, but that doesn’t mean indiscriminate and excessive spending on gifts. Sure, when someone you...
Nov 1, 20233 min read


How to Raise Wise Money Managers From an Early Age
As parents, we are always looking for opportunities to share longstanding lessons with our children so they can become increasingly...
Aug 20, 20233 min read


What’s a Recession and How Can You Get Through One?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about a recession, which economists define as two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth (as...
Aug 1, 20233 min read


Save For the Expected – and Unexpected
November is Financial Literacy Month. And while many people think of financial literacy in the context of understanding financial...
May 1, 20233 min read


Time to Hold a Family Financial Meeting?
When thinking about family gatherings, you might focus on special occasions like holiday meals, birthday parties and anniversary...
Mar 14, 20233 min read


Have You Made Your RRSP Contribution?
Since 1957, the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) has helped millions of Canadians save for the future in a tax-efficient way....
Feb 1, 20233 min read


What’s a Finfluencer and Are They Credible?
Whether it’s related to pop culture, fashion, food or other areas of life, influencers are everywhere. They dominate social media with...
Dec 1, 20223 min read


Should You Rent or Own in Retirement?
If you’re approaching retirement, it can be both exciting and stressful. Sure, after years of juggling a full workload along with family...
Nov 1, 20223 min read


Protect Yourself from Financial Fraud
With November being Financial Literacy Month, it’s a good time to understand how to protect yourself from financial fraud. Technology has...
Nov 1, 20223 min read


New Tax-Advantaged Account for First-Time Homebuyers
It’s no secret the housing market in Canada has been overheating for years. As real estate prices continue to soar, many prospective...
Oct 1, 20223 min read
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