Following the fallout from COVID-19 and an unprecedented increase in Employment Insurance (EI) benefit applications, the federal government recently introduced a new benefit – the Canada...
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Closing your bank account may appear to be a daunting task, but it is not. If your bank no longer meets your needs or you are divorcing it due to exorbitant fees and are going for a no-fee online...
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The Government of Canada took a big step forward on March 18, 2020, to combat the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The $107 billion Economic Response Plan provides direct and indirect aid...
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The coronavirus pandemic is bad news. With stock markets plunging all over the world, a return of the bear market, movement restrictions, supermarkets running out of basic necessities and pessimism...
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You could have thousands of dollars in uncashed cheques from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). And, no, this is not one of those CRA scams. According to the CRA, about 5 million Canadians have...
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RESPs are great for families with kids and contributing early and often can have a huge impact on how you end up financing your child’s post-secondary education. The rules surrounding RESP...
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If you have recently immigrated to Canada or are planning to do so soon, this post covers what you need to know about the best banks for newcomers. Newcomers to Canada have their hands full when...
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In reference to a popular quote credited to Benjamin Franklin, there are only a few other things in life that are as certain as death and taxes. Every year, residents of Canada are required to pay...
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The Canada Child Benefit is a monthly tax-free benefit available to eligible families with children who are under 18 years of age. With its introduction in the 2016 Federal Budget, the Canada Child...
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Canadians have access to a wide variety of chequing accounts. From no-fee chequing accounts offered by online banks to premium packages that come with “unlimited” everything and fee...
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