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3
Mar

6 Tips for Staying Off Your Phone During a Much-Needed Vacation From Your Business

The temptation to use your phone during vacation can be overwhelming. It’s equally tempting for your team to reach out to you. Here’s how to minimize both.

2
Mar

How SWIFT, the global payments messaging system, became a weapon in the financial war against Russia

The West’s sanctions campaign against Russia reached a new and unprecedented level over the weekend, when the United States, Canada, Britain and the European Union agreed to overcome their internal divisions and cut some Russian banks out of SWIFT – the heart of the global payments network.

27
Feb

Seven ways to get a bigger tax refund

Did you know that 70 per cent of individuals get a refund? The remaining 30 per cent either owe money or nothing at all. Whatever boat you’re in, here are seven ways you can save on taxes.

25
Feb

The Bank of Canada is ready to raise interest rates. How high could they go?

After months of blistering inflation, economists and investors are betting the Bank of Canada will start raising interest rates on March 2, kicking off a brisk rate hike cycle that could see borrowing costs return to pre-COVID-19 levels or surpass them some time next year.

23
Feb

How to get your financial swagger back in five easy steps

Simple acts of financial self-care go a long way toward improving your money mindset and confidence.

20
Feb

Where exactly are we in the economic cycle? Right now, it’s hard to tell

Where the heck are we? Many economists are asking themselves this question. Investors should, too.

18
Feb

A mix of RRSP tips and traps

Here are some tips and traps to keep in mind as you plan RRSP contributions by the March 1, 2022, deadline.

16
Feb

Common Expenses We Don’t Think To Budget For (But Should!)

There are a lot of expenses that, although they are common and, in some cases, annual, we don’t think to plan for them in our budget. Here are a few I think you should work into your budget this year.

13
Feb

Surprising Ways Spouses And Partners See Money Differently

With so much love in the air during this valentine-giving season, what could possibly disrupt our amorous feelings? Talking about money. So here are some tips on how to do it with your partner.

11
Feb

Video: What does the rate hold say about Canada and U.S. economies?

How the Bank of Canada and Federal Reserve’s message on rates signals a strong recovery