Financial News (Page 3)
Gig workers: Income tax changes
This year, the Canadian government is implementing significant changes to income tax reporting for gig workers, under Bill C-47. The…
How to get a break on rent in Canada
Housing affordability is a major concern in Canada, with rent prices rising across many cities. If you’re struggling financially or…
Gift cards: Waste not, want not.
It’s easy to let gift cards gather dust in a drawer, but with a few smart strategies, you can maximize…
Join in on Canadian-made movement!
We’re in the middle of a ever-evolving trade war with the US and it seems long from over. Even if…
Interest rates: New rules and changes in Canada
Starting January 1, 2025, Canada has implemented significant changes to existing interest rates and lending practices. The goal of these…
Why You Should Keep Your New Year’s Financial Resolution
With the transition into a new year, many make hopeful resolutions. Some of the more common ones are to lose…
Understanding your Canadian Pay Stub
Whether you’re salaried or paid hourly, it’s important to know and understand the information on your pay stub. It’s a…
The great wealth transfer
The great bequeathment is here! Baby Boomers are set to transfer a colossal quantity of wealth. They’ll be transferring almost…
Employee Assistance Programs: What is it, and how to make the most of it
Employee Assistance Programs, or EAPs, are comprehensive workplace benefits offered to employees. The main goal of EAPs is to support…
How the CRA was hacked
In the summer of 2023, more than 60,000 CRA accounts were hacked and used to submit fake tax returns, according…
Drip pricing: A Deceptive Marketing Tactic
Drip pricing is a pricing strategy in which a company initially advertises a product or service at a low price,…
Employment and immigration: A balancing act
How are employment and immigration connected? There is an inherent correlation between how fast our population grows (including immigrants) and…
The Lipstick Index: Interesting, but take it at face value
The Lipstick Index is an unconventional economic indicator. It suggests sales of affordable luxury goods, particularly lipstick, increase during times…
Financial Literacy: What we know and how we feel
Our financial systems are getting increasingly complex, both here in Canada and across the globe. To navigate this complex landscape,…
The soft-savings trend: Smart or Senseless?
At first glance, the new soft-saving trend might seem irresponsible and frivolous. Looking deeper there’s some substance to behold to…
Financial Literacy Month: How behaviours and attitudes impact financial well-being
The increasing complexity of finances has made financial literacy more important than ever. A solid base of financial knowledge undoubtedly…
A global look at financial literacy
Financial literacy is essential in today’s complex financial world. It’s considered a core life skill needed to empower individuals and…
Talking about Financial Literacy Month 2024!
For 14 years now, Canada has claimed November as Financial Literacy Month (FLM). Each of those years, the Financial Consumer…
The viral underconsumption core trend explained
Underconsumption core is a recent trend that has gained social traction on TikTok and other forms of social media. This…
Beware of credit repair
All too often people get caught not thinking about their credit until it’s too late. The toughest part is, it’s…
Gifting a down payment – What you need to know
Some people may find buying a home daunting. The financial requirements for closing on a house can be overwhelming. In…
CIPF: A saftey net for investment accounts
There’s a new kid on the block in the world of financial protections for Canadians. As of January 1st, 2023,…
Should you keep credit cards open if you aren’t using them?
Should you keep unused credit cards active? Whether you use a corporate card or a personal one, credit cards can…
Household budgets and personal finance: What role will AI play?
Ever since AI was introduced, it captured public interest and attention. At this stage, AI tools are already offering solutions…
4 Keys to a debt-free life
Are you battling with debt? You’re far from alone! Elevated interest rates can ensnare you in a relentless cycle of…
Loud Budgeting 101: The New Financial Trend, Explained
Loud budgeting is a new financial trend that has found popularity on social media. This is a trend that normalizes…
Fraudulent financial activity in Canada: What it is and what you can do about it
Following a global trend of increases in suspected fraud attempts, fraudulent transactions are on the rise in Canada. Fraud affects…
Back-to-School Spending 2024
Back to school is here! Check out our infographic below to get schooled on all our latest trends. Learn how…
2024 First-Half Scholarship Winner
The winner Congratulations to our 2024 First-Half Scholarship winner, N’danet Balde! Please enjoy reading her winning essay below. We had…
Greedflation, fact or fiction? You decide.
Most of us are, let’s say, all too familiar with what inflation is, but have you heard of its sneaky…
