With increasing inflation and soaring food and gas costs, many people are struggling these days and putting food on the table is a common challenge these days. Plain and simple, grocery just don’t go as far. As part of our #FinancialFridays series, we are sharing a recent article in The
This news story from CTV is a good lesson in banking safety: Ontario woman warns about choosing credit card PIN after RBC refuses to refund $8,772: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-woman-warns-about-choosing-credit-card-pin-after-rbc-refuses-to-refund-8-772-1.5895738 Unfortunately Ms. Ego-Auirre chose an easy to remember PIN for her banking all those years ago, she chose her birthday. This made it
Mother’s Day is more than mothers, it’s grandmothers, it’s aunts, it’s sisters and friends. It’s all the women in our lives that had an impact on who we are today, who we will be tomorrow and who we can be in the future. As a mother, as an aunt, as
What IF…You OWE Income Tax? While the majority of the population can expect a return from income tax filing; every individual or family’s tax circumstances are unique. To find out if you will have a refund or owe taxes, it is important to file all your outstanding tax returns. Getting
It’s that time of year when many anticipate the arrival of their tax return? Are you receiving funds this year? If so, why not pause and consider the best use of your money. After all, the funds you will be receiving are not part of your monthly income, so they
Did you know that today is #NationalAllIsOursDay? A day simply dedicated to appreciation. Let us take a moment to take a deep breath and reflect on life’s simple pleasures. Picture a memorable time in your life when you felt free, relaxed and happy. What were you doing? Where and when
TOP 3 TAX SCAM ALERTS Scams and fraudulent schemes are present all year round but most rampant and dangerous during this tax season. The most common tactic scammers employ is the creation of FEAR, anger or excitement! Stirring strong emotions equals fast actions. These con artists aim for vulnerability and
The Covid-19 pandemic brought financial hardship to millions of Canadian residents and they sought the support of government benefits. People who received COVID-19 emergency or recovery benefit payments in 2021 ask these 5 questions during this tax season; 1. Will the COVID-19 benefit payments affect my 2021 taxes? YES. If
Are you a resident of Ontario in 2021? For Ontarians, the government introduced a new refundable Senior’s Home Safety Tax Credit applicable to seniors and individuals who share a home with a senior relative or a non-senior living with or expecting to live with a family member who is 65
Part 1: Seniors Tax Credits / Medical Expense Tax Credits: Make the most of your 2021 tax return by following our #FinancialFridays blog series, highlighting some of the major tax credits that are geared towards seniors. There are a number of tax credits in Canada that only seniors are eligible
