Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has dispersed millions of dollars to Canadians under the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). But the CRA has now sent over 441,000 “educational”...
Keeping Track of Your Money
There are two questions I ask when giving presentations on money management. Where do you think you are (financially)? And where are you really?
The question,...
Learn These 5 Tips to Protect Yourself from Financial Fraud
Your information is everywhere. So how do you protect yourself from financial fraud? One of the most common types of financial fraud is identity theft. This occurs when someone steals your personal identifying information...
Valuable Summer Savings Tips You Need To Know
If you’re in university or college, you’re likely getting the education you need for your future career. But you might not be as knowledgeable about your personal finances as you are your major. Our summer savings tips can...
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Does eating healthy on a budget seem like a goal that’s out of reach for you?
After all, a healthy lifestyle does not come cheap.
As a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, I counsel many hard-working Canadians on how best to manage...
Holidays That Don’t Break The Bank – Holiday Spending & Budget Management
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays can also be a major minefield for anyone who wants to have cash left over at the end of it. And as much as you may start off with the best intentions to stay within your budget, it's...
Separation Can Cause a Financial Crisis
In Canada, 41% of all marriages end in divorce before they reach their 30th anniversary. It is certainly an emotionally draining and devastating experience. However, few people realize that it can also wreak havoc on your financial stability. As...
How to Teach Kids Money Management at Home
For many of us, personal finance and money management was not taught in school. We had to navigate the financial world on our own, learning as we went and sometimes making costly mistakes. Some people never quite learn how to manage their money...