by Jennifer | Apr 21, 2021 | In-The-News
This week saw the release of Canada’s federal budget – the first in 2 years. With the pandemic still surging, it was no surprise that a large focus of the budget was on continued recovery spending and stimulus. Most notably, and what’s catching many of the headlines,...
by Jennifer | Mar 25, 2021 | Tax-Planning
As you’re getting your 2020 tax year together, you may be scratching your head as to what can and can’t be deducted if you had to work at home due to COVID. Well, let me illuminate what is and isn’t deductible, and the new simplified way of claiming deductions...
by Jennifer | Mar 2, 2021 | Investing, Tips & Tricks
With more and more people working remotely, staying at home and having a little more time to think about their money while watching the media focus on markets climbing up and up, there has been a considerable rise in individuals considering some self-directed...
by Jennifer | Jan 28, 2021 | In-The-News
Today in Canada, we recognize Bell Let’s Talk Day. This is a day where a hashtag can raise money for mental health programs across Canada, with the encouragement to talk about mental health in an effort to end the stigma. So let’s talk about mental health. It’s my...
by Jennifer | Jan 18, 2021 | Business-Planning, In-The-News
While we may have thought 10 months ago that 2021 would bring about change, a new year, and that the pandemic and economic strife may be behind us. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, and as a result there remains government financial support for individuals and...
by Jennifer | Jan 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Whether or not you’re a New Years Resolutions person, it’s helpful to set some goals for any period of time. They don’t have to be in January… heck, set some in May and switch it up! The point is, that you set some goals, create a plan and take the necessary action to...
by Jennifer | Jan 2, 2021 | In-The-News, World-Economics
No doubt that 2020 was a year for the books, but while so many are affected, not all of the financial events that have occurred in our world have been fatal. Here’s a list of the Top 5 in Canada, in no particular order. 1: Global Pandemic = Record Government...
by Jennifer | Dec 10, 2020 | Debt Management, Tips & Tricks
This year I’ve taken my 2019 12 Days of Christmas Savings and reimagined it for COVID. 1 – Giving: 2020 has been hard for so many, so if you can, please give 2 – Start with a Philosophy: we won’t be in this forever, so give gift cards to support businesses today...
by Jennifer | Nov 27, 2020 | In-The-News, World-Economics
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...
by Jennifer | Nov 5, 2020 | Debt Management, Tips & Tricks
[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...
