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…
Tips for making your last minute RRSP contribution
You can make contributions to your RRSP all year long–but in order for them to count towards your 2024 tax return and lower your overall taxable income for last year:…
How to invest as a student (or beginner)
A Realistic Investing Guide for Students and Those Just Starting Out. If you’ve managed to balance your budget, and even save some money while at university or work, you may…
How to build a budget for university
You’ve got your university acceptance letter and it’s almost time to begin your post-secondary studies. But are you financially ready to start the school year? Before putting your nose to…
6 financial tips for recent grads and career changes
Whether you’ve just accepted your first job out of college or are a workforce veteran changing from one line of work to another, career moves can have a big impact…
How to talk about money with your spouse
6 Ways to Talk About Money With Your Spouse—And Achieve Financial Harmony If you don’t always see eye-to-eye with your spouse on financial matters, it doesn’t have to be a…
5 mortgage FAQs answered by an expert (Janessa)
Ah mortgages, a topic near and dear to my heart. Being a relationship manager means that a big part of my job is helping people find the right mortgage. And…
Keeping a long-term view on the market
It’s no secret that the spread of COVID-19 across the world has resulted in increased market volatility and decreased market values. Although this is obviously not ideal market behaviour, it’s…
What to do if you’ve lost your job to COVID-19
One of the many unfortunate realities of the COVID-19 pandemic is the financial stress millions of people around the globe began facing, nearly overnight. Businesses are closing, and workers are…
