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Randy worked for a small business. When the owner died suddenly, the business accounts were frozen and it took several weeks before they could be accessed to meet payroll. Randy …

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Charities play a vital role in our society. The Canadian government recognizes this role and tax breaks exist to encourage taxpayers to give to their favorite charities. Roger makes occasional …

Most Canadians want to pass their life savings on to their heirs. The assets remaining once retirement needs are met will be distributed more effectively if there is a properly …

CBC News reported the devastating impact of a digital banking scam on a Manitoba couple, Linda and Rudy Klassen. In mid-2024, their compromised home computer allowed fraudsters to deposit bogus …

Money Mule Scam

A British Columbia man unknowingly became an illegal “money mule” after accepting an unsolicited courier job that required picking up cash from residents’ homes. In reality, he was collecting money …

Utility companies are warning Canadians about a surge in “utility imposter” scams, where fraudsters pose as service providers to steal money and personal information. According to the article, reports of …

Getting Serious About Savings & Investing

We are now well into 2026 and your New Year’s Resolution about managing your money better may have already been forgotten. As the late Sir John Templeton famously stated, the …

Get It When You Can

You know, we often hear those sad stories: a family loses everything in a house fire, and they didn’t have fire insurance. It’s easy to think, “That could never happen …

Government Benefits Can Boost Retirement Income

You might be surprised to learn that every year, thousands of Canadian seniors miss out on government benefits they’re entitled to—sometimes worth thousands of dollars a year. According to recent …