By, Carla Hindman, Director of Financial Education, Visa Canada Most people have at least one bad financial habit. Whether it’s impulse shopping, forgetting to pay bills on time or putting off building that emergency fund balancing what you want to…
Have you found yourself wondering if you really need that life insurance policy you pay for every month? You are not alone. As time goes on we often forget the reasons behind purchasing the amount and type of coverage we…
As baby boomers approach retirement while their children look for financial help, many are feeling the financial strain. A new TD survey found 62 per cent of boomers can’t save enough for retirement because they’re supporting adult children or grandchildren. Those kids,…
Whether you are decades away from retirement or if it is just around the corner, being aware of the planning opportunities will take the fear and uncertainty out of this major life event. Blue sky your retirement plans to get…
There are three trends that will guide the Canadian economy in 2017. Those are: the strength, or lack thereof, of oil prices; domestic housing developments; and whether the U.S. economy continues to improve. So says Russell Investments’ 2017 Global Market Outlook,…
As a business owner, you may be aware that when you dispose of shares in your business you could receive an exemption on all or a portion of the capital gains that ordinarily would be taxable. This is due to…
by Caroline Hanna You’re never too young to make smart financial decisions. Whether you entered your 20s with a solid savings portfolio funded by your parents, saved up some of your own money, or spent it all on education, here are…
If you are the owner of a successful company it is likely that you have retained profits or surplus cash in your corporation. If this is the case, chances are also good that this invested surplus is exposed to a…
Worries about personal finances are at the top of the list when Canadians talk about their sources of stress. By clearly showing you where your money goes, a budget is a simple but powerful tool that can help you feel…
by Kim Siddall Increasing longevity, better health and the elimination of mandatory retirement means many Canadians are delaying their retirement past age 65, presenting employers with both advantages and challenges for managing benefits for this unexpected segment of their workforce….
