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03/03/2022

The rise will increase the cost of loans such as variable-rate mortgages that are linked to the benchmark

12/18/2021

Personal Income Tax Guide: The deadline for filing your 2021 return, tax brackets and more. Don’t miss the deadline to file your tax return! Our 2021 income tax guide for Canadians is here to help.

Don’t miss the deadline to file your tax return! Our 2021 income tax guide for Canadians is here to help.

12/08/2021

How to use life insurance to save tax and build wealth. Life insurance can be a lifelong financial friend whether it’s for estate planning, investing or as tax-free deposits into your account at retirement.

Life insurance can be a lifelong financial friend whether it’s for estate planning, investing or as tax-free deposits into your account at retirement

11/22/2021

Should I take CPP when I retire at 60 or wait until I’m 65 or older? Delaying CPP makes sense in cases where you are able to collect the GIC and still maintain your lifestyle.

Delaying CPP makes sense in cases where you are able to collect the GIS and still maintain your lifestyle

11/21/2021

TFSA limit for 2022 released. Find out how much you can contribute in January.

Find out how much clients can contribute

10/28/2021

What Is the Minimum Wage In Canada In 2021? Get to Know the Minimum Pay Rates Across Canada

Minimum wage rates changed in several Canadian provinces in 2021. So where do rates stand today, and are there any planned increases in the near future?

10/26/2021

How Exercise Makes You Better at Life. Research shows that regular physical activity increases creative thinking and problem solving, improves mood and emotional control, enhances focus and energy, and promotes quality sleep.

In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg gives concrete steps to integrate exercise into your daily life

10/25/2021

50 tips to save in your day to day

Saving is not an impossible task, you just have to be consistent to achieve your goals.

10/24/2021

Reasons to consider early RRSP and RRIF withdrawals

I get a lot of reader-submitted questions about early RRSP and RRIF withdrawals and how much to take out. Here is a primer.

10/24/2021

Average house prices rose 14 per cent in the past year, new data shows Friday, as Swiss bank UBS says Toronto and Vancouver markets are in the midst of two of the biggest housing bubbles in the world.

10/23/2021

Why are homes selling for so much higher than the list price? Perhaps it has to do with supply & demand imbalance. The impact of the pandemic where people prefer space while working from home. Keep reading to de-code the million dollar question.

These prospective buyers want to know what's up with houses selling far over the list price, and how to navigate the hot market. Here are the factors contribute to housing selling over the list price. Plus, tips to help navigate the hot market.