TStrain

28
Apr

Unexpected Cash Windfall? Don’t Make These 10 Common Financial Mistakes

If you receive an unexpected cash windfall, you may be tempted to rush out and spend the money on something you’ve always wanted. In certain circumstances, it may be fine to splurge a little bit, but before you do so, it’s important to consider all the potential benefits—and consequences.

26
Apr

Pet industry embraces opportunities as owners return to work

After remortgaging her house and borrowing from friends and family to keep her business alive through the pandemic, Carolyn Hatfield is happily struggling to keep up with demand from pet owners.

23
Apr

I have a home equity line of credit and rates are heading up fast. Am I in trouble?

If rates keep rising, your monthly interest payments could almost double. But there are some things you can do to protect yourself.

21
Apr

Inflation is here for the rest of the year — but relief is on the horizon

Don’t expect prices to return to normal anytime soon, David Olive writes, but the overheated economy should begin to cool next year.

19
Apr

Why ESG Investing Just Makes Sense

For some investors, the concept of ESG investing may represent something of a change to how things used to be done.

14
Apr

Mortgage rates are heading up fast. Should you refinance and lock in before they go any higher?

Mortgage rates are rising, and fast.
Economists predict the Bank of Canada is set to hike the overnight rate by 0.5 per cent on April 13. As a result, mortgage rates are already heading up.

12
Apr

Study Shows Instead Of Sending Emails And Texts, Consider A Conversation

Wait, don’t hit send: Research shows that excessive use of text-based communication—including email and instant messaging—can lower a person’s interest and performance. Here’s why you need to have the conversation instead.

9
Apr

Why you might need to update the executor in your will as you get older

Most Canadians eventually get around to estate planning and putting their financial affairs in order – even if that often occurs later in life than it should.

7
Apr

Cutting fuel taxes is a bad idea

Governments should support household incomes instead.

2
Apr

Why ESG Conscious Companies are Resilient Companies

The courageous leaders of today are those that are taking their social impact into account.