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...
by Jennifer | Oct 7, 2020 | In-The-News, Uncategorized
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...
by Jennifer | Jul 21, 2020 | In-The-News, World-Economics
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)...
by Jennifer | Jun 11, 2020 | Debt Management, In-The-News
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...
by Jennifer | Apr 6, 2020 | In-The-News, Tips & Tricks
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...
by Jennifer | Apr 6, 2020 | In-The-News, Tips & Tricks
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...
by Jennifer | Mar 25, 2020 | Features
(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...
by Jennifer | Feb 18, 2020 | Tax-Planning, Uncategorized
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...
