Diverse financial topics are covered by the personal finance blogs. You’ll find articles about helping teens manage money, what OAS is, how to protect yourself against the high cost of living and tracking your money in challenging times.
It's hard to think of the future when you're trying to make ends meet. But that makes it more important than ever to have a conversation about the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and taxes, because CERB will show up…
At the start of 2019, many Canadians were living paycheque to paycheque. In fact, nearly half of us would have been unable to pay off a $200 or less emergency bill. Mid-way through 2020, we find ourselves facing a pandemic…
Each month, after all the bills are paid, you wonder how to save money. You can’t figure out why your bank account is depleted. You thought for sure you’d be able to put aside a few dollars this time. Maybe…
As Canada becomes an increasingly cashless society, the Bank of Canada assured Canadians that banknotes will be available to those who still want to use them. We have become the biggest germaphobes, however. And with good reason. Turns out that…
It’s easy to find yourself living beyond your means. All you need is a credit card, a personal loan, or overdraft protection. Little by little, you’re in over your head. Would you like to learn how to manage and save…
How to Reconcile Home Ownership and Money Troubles (and save your house) You thought about it for years. There were so many good reasons to buy a house. And when it finally happened, it was like a dream come true.…
How Much Do You Need for a Money Emergency No matter how little cash you have, you need to plan for a money emergency. And that plan should NOT include a cash advance. Or calling anyone who’s on your mobile…
Unemployed and think you can’t pay your credit cards? Don’t push the panic button yet. You’ll need your energy to figure out a plan. There are definitely steps you can take to gain more control over the situation. Because the…
Ever wonder why you don’t have two nickels to rub together? It’s true that those bad habits can really add up. But, do you know how much? Let’s take a look… one bad habit at a time. Smoking Are you…
Many millennials find themselves financially struggling, unable to stop the snowballing of their debts until they plummet into bankruptcy. In fact, millennials are filing for bankruptcy at a faster rate than any other generation. Are you at risk? Do you…
