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What is a She-cession and why should you care?
This year is being humouredly referred to as a dumpster fire, and while there have been challenges not to mention a technical and industry-specific recession, the pandemic of COVID-19 has brought issues that we've not ever seen historically. What's a She-cession? Most...
Christmas Budget Time
[Originally published December 2, 2018, updated November 5, 2020] T'is the season again... the coffee shops are sporting their holiday cups, the stores have crossed over their seasonal sections to Christmas, and the early starters are digging out their holiday decor....
The Evolution of the Canadian Relief Benefits during COVID
As the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) came to an end last month, along with other government-supported relief benefits, there's been an alternative to that released now to continue helping Canadians financially affected by COVID. While CERB was a...
What can we learn from a crisis?
While we still struggle as a nation, and throughout the world, we can look at the financial shifts and trends that may appear as a result of this crisis. "Crises accelerate trends, but they’re catalysts for change and innovation." (GLC Asset Management) ...
You’ve heard that CMHC rules are changing, and here’s part of why that’s happening
With this current economic stress on the Canadian economy, the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) which insures mortgage defaults for homeowners with a down payment of less than 20% of the house purchase price, has introduced stricter guidelines for the...
CERB Benefit FAQ’s {Updated May 6, 2020}
The Government of Canada has stepped up to roll out in a fairly timely fashion a catch-all income relief benefit for those who have lost income due to COVID-19. While financial and accounting people are making every effort to answer questions applicable to unique...
Mastering Your Crisis Cashflow
Each person's financial situation is different, so while some may be experiencing financial hardship during this current crisis, others are lucky to still be employed and aren't feeling the pinch the same way (but surely have other issues to deal with in these...
A COVID-19 Relief Resource {Updated May 6, 2020}
(updated to include additional information on May 6. While I'll make every endeavour to update this as information is released, the official government websites are included here and will have the most up to date information and links to applications, etc.) As this...
2020… a Year of EMPOWERMENT
Do you feel good about your MONEY? What makes you feel EMPOWERED? Often having the courage to admit we don't have it all figured out, finding someone to help us, and taking the steps necessary for change can lead to not only feeling empowered but making immense...
A decade later…
As we enter 2020, it’s helpful to look back and reflect on all that has come these past 10 years, beginning with the economic crisis of 2008/09. Beginning with the housing crisis, the 2008/09 recession culminated in the loss of trillions of dollars globally, and...