March Break Madness: 4 Ways to Have Fun and Save Money!

Home / Blog / Savings, Financial March Break is an annual event that can cause you a lot of stress. If you and your partner both work. you need to find childcare options for your kids. If you can get time off, then you’ve got to come up with activities to entertain the family. No […]

Tips for Tax Season (Covid Edition)

Taxable Covid Relief Benefits: Tax time is always tricky, but add the unthinkable year that 2020 was to the mix, it becomes so much more complicated. The tax status around covid relief benefits like CERB, CESB, CRB, CEWS AND CEBA add to the complications. It can be overwhelming to figure out the changes this tax […]

Money habits of happy couples

Home / Blog / Financial, Savings by Katie Weber It will come as no surprise to you that money is one of the top causes of divorces, so what good money habits can you learn to help your relationship last?   Talk about money. For many couples, talking about money is a complicated matter. Money is […]

Our Year In Review 2020

We made it! 12 months. 53 weeks. 366 days. 8784 hours, but who’s counting. We survived the chaotic year that none of us could have predicted. We all know what didn’t happen this year, but what did? Although it was only 366 days, the past year was momentous in many ways. A new office, some new faces, and many hours making sure we could serve you safely – 2020 was a year to remember.

How to not go into debt this Christmas?

Home / Blog / Debt, Financial by Katie Weber It’s beginning to cost a lot like Christmas! While it is lovely to give and receive gifts, it can put a strain on anyone’s budget, especially this year. At the same time, it’s getting late to save for Christmas. You can avoid the holiday spending hangover […]

Credit Score Myths

Home / Blog / Debt, Savings & Retirement Credit reports, credit scores, and everything associated with them can become overwhelming when figuring out fact and fiction. I can guarantee that my father still thinks some credit myths are facts because his father told him and so forth. Some are just so ingrained into us that […]

November Financial Literacy Books To Read

Home / Blog / Financial& Retirement by Katie Weber November is Financial literacy month; to celebrate, we will be sharing our best financial book recommendations to get the ball rolling. We know what you’re thinking financial books on the must-read list, aren’t they boring? No way! Financial books don’t have to be dull. There are […]

New Covid Benefits Explained

Home / Blog / Debt, Financial Health, Savings & Retirement by Katie Weber 2020 has been a financial rollercoaster; with the ongoing global pandemic caused by COVID-19, Canadians have been affected in numerous ways. The most notable impact is how it has affected the financial circumstances of many Canadians. With growing unemployment rates, the Canadian […]

Everything you need to know about OSAP and SLOC

The least exciting thing about going off to post-secondary is planning how you are going to pay for it. While there are many options out there to pay for post-secondary, the most popular ways are either OSAP or a Student Line of Credit. OSAP….

How not to go broke planning a wedding?

Pop that champagne, you’re getting married! Congratulations on your engagement! After announcing the big news to friends and family, it’s time to start planning for your big day. That means creating a wedding budget and putting those plans into action. It’s no secret…