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If 2021 had a battle cry for U.S. lawmakers facing off with the world’s biggest tech companies, it would be this: “Legislation is coming.” This year, lawmakers went beyond just grilling companies like Apple,...
The federal government announced today that the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB) is open for applications. The benefit, which gives temporary income support to employed and self-employed people who cannot work due to a...
Jan. 1 is going to feel like Groundhog Day for all those paying into the Canada Pension Plan. Like last year, contributions are going up again by more than originally planned, and the reason...
Edit: I am aware now that calling condo fees “unregulated” isn’t the most accurate depiction. Thanks to those who corrected me. I am also aware that all houses require maintenance and repair costs, but...
If you’re looking for a family plan, it is important to know this type of policy is actually a basic form of insurance with modifications and riders (amendments), such as a child rider. Since...
Hi all, I recently moved out of a condo in Toronto. I moved in December 2019 and the unit was brand new. When I was moving out, I took down a wall painting I...
Through anecdotes about real women, she sheds light on common financial pitfalls and gives solutions for how to avoid and overcome them. Stories of women who struggled to pay off credit card debt, who...
How old they are can make a difference If your grandchildren are over the age of majority and are responsible enough to receive an inheritance directly, they can be named as beneficiaries on a...
Try to avoid putting U.S.-based dividend-paying stocks or ETFs in the TFSA. Instead,put those into your RRSP or your registered retirement income fund (RRIF). Canadian dividends and interest belong in TFSAs, as do speculative...
When Alicia Dempster started her maternity leave in June 2019, she never dreamed that she would still be at home two and a half years later. The Stouffville, Ont., woman fully intended to return...
