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 season, so we broke …
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 a sensitive topic. It brings up feelings of incompetence …
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 with some strategic planning; here are six great ways …
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 lovely page-turners on personal finance that will not only …
This Monday is a Civic Holiday in Ontario, which means for most an extra day to relax and a four-day week ahead of us. While this should be something to look forward to, it can be a cause of stress to some as they plan ways to spend it. Occasionally this leads to planning larger …
Money and stress go hand in hand and there are countless statistics to prove it. So why is talking about money with family and loved ones such a taboo topic? Today (and every day) we are going to bridge that gap so talking about money becomes a normal and healthy topic for the whole family. …
Many Canadians are facing uncertainty as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic changes our ability to work, pay our bills, keep a roof over our heads and put food on the table. As businesses are forced to shut their doors, many employees are being laid off leaving households with little to no income, wondering how …
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If you’re like most Canadians, Christmas is a time for spending. In addition to gifts, there’s travel, holiday parties, Christmas baking, and other expenses that seem to creep up seemingly out of nowhere. Most people don’t have a budget for the holidays, and for those that do it’s easy to go overspend. Even if you …
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According to TheKnot.com, the average couple spends $29,450 on their wedding. Even attending a wedding typically costs $888 while members of the wedding party can expect to pay well over $1000 to be a part of the big day. Given the high cost of the celebrations, it’s easy to see how many people go into …
Plan a Wedding on a Budget: 7 things to Consider, plus 18 ways to save! Read More »
After 20 years of helping people address their financial difficulties, we’ve seen a significant number of clients that have experienced marital breakup over money issues. While they may make the promise “for richer or for poorer”, finances are one of the top reasons couples seek marital counseling or divorce. If you’re having arguments with your …
