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It’s no secret that the cost of everyday living can be quite steep lately. From housing to groceries and utilities, people are finding themselves grappling with high expenses. We are hearing from...

Retirees are sometimes surprised when they go to their bank and try and get a loan for a project or purchase only to find out that they can’t borrow as much as expected. This happens because their...

Inflation can have a significant impact on a Canadian's retirement plan. When inflation increases, the cost of goods and services also goes up, which means that retirees may need more money to cover...

Are you yearning to make that exhilarating leap into homeownership? If so, it's time to explore the incredible benefits of a First Home Savings Account. Designed specifically for aspiring...

As a homeowner with an existing mortgage, it's important to stay informed about changes in interest rates and how they might affect your financial situation. In recent months, there has been a large...

The New Year is usually a time of reflection and planning.  With that in mind we would like to remind you that the start of the New Year is generally the best time to contribute to savings plans...

Nowadays most people have jobs or are self-employed and they have to save for their retirement without a company pension plan. Besides saving enough you also have to hope that the markets will be in...

Well, what is currency?    Currency or money is, in its most simple form, a medium of exchange.  Money was created so we don’t have to bring our pigs or cows to the market in order to buy shoes.  ...

Every year during December advertisers ramp up their advertising trying to get you to spend more money on things you really don’t need. It’s all in the name of Holiday Spirit. The more holiday...

October is a month that a lot of people get skittish about when it comes to the markets so we thought a little background and a new perspective to investing would be appreciated.  I spent a summer...

Recently Bill and Melinda Gates announced their separation. While they will not be hurting financially it still came as a shock to a lot of people. Why now? What was the catalyst that drew them...

I used to watch this British show with my mom when I was young called “Some Mothers Do Av Em”.  In one scene, the main character who was somewhat inept goes to an elderly man's house to fix his...