What is the CERB and how do I collect it?
The Government of Canada launched the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to lessen the financial impact of COVID-19. Providing $500 a week for up to 16 weeks, this is a…
What can your small business do to cope with COVID-19
As of March 2020, businesses across Canada were forced to shift their operations and business models overnight to ensure the safety of employees and their customers alike in the face…
How to budget your CERB
Millions of Canadians have applied to receive the Federal Government’s CERB, and many are starting to see the cheques appear in their accounts. In unprecedented times such as these, it’s…
Best small business practices during a recession
Unfortunately, it’s become clear that the economic impact of COVID-19 is unavoidable. But that being said, there are a few things that are within your control to help you get…
How has COVID-19 affected Canadian taxpayers (so far)?
Filing your taxes in 2021 might seem like eons away given the current COVID-19 crisis. But remember, a side-effect of this global pandemic is going to be your 2020 tax…
How a TFSA can up your investment game
A Tax-Free Savings Account (or TFSA) is one of the more flexible financial tools available to us. It’s great for the long-term, short-term, GICs—all the terms, really. It allows you to earn…
Creative ways to save money this holiday season
The best way to avoid spending any money in December is by turning down every invite, staying at home, and shutting the blinds. We say bah humbug to that. But…
Holiday shopping on a budget
The arrival of December usually means one thing: the holidays are upon us. You may have already opened up a few doors on your advent calendar. An influx of festive…
Investing in your 50s and 60s.
Three words: retirement is coming. Your fifties are an important decade. You’re near enough to retirement to feel its hot breath on your neck. You are potentially in your peak…
