Getting ready to file your taxes is more about gathering all your documents. Here’s a handy list of what you can pop into an envelope, a shoe box, a cookie tin, a grocery bag, a basket, a tote, a filing cabinet, a portfolio, a folder, a bowl, or anything that

Francesca here. On February 12th we received the following communication from the Ontario Energy Board. LEAP is the Ontario-wide program that assists people with arrears for electricity and natural gas utility companies. Here are some of the highlights that take effect on March 1st, 2024 The good news is anyone

Some people on social media are talking more and more about decreasing their spending, a trend called “loud budgeting”. With costs so high, it is refreshing to hear people being transparent about how high costs are impacting them and what they are doing to try to live within their available

Wow, the number of scams I get by email is overwhelming. In the past, I gave up on my older email addresses because of the number and persistence of scam emails. That is one option but not a great one. Then I had to update my email on all the

Caroline’s dedication to the Financial Literacy Program became even more evident this week as she met with a woman who had recently lost her husband. Displaying a blend of empathy and financial expertise, Caroline took the time to sit down with the new widow and discuss the intricacies of her

CBC released this story on January 15th: Complaints soar as Enbridge customers face catch-up bills in the thousands Francesca here, telling a story! Basically, the story is that Enbridge Gas is struggling to read its meters in a timely manner. I know this story personally as my daughter, who lives

Recently, Sandra, our SOS Social Navigator, found herself in a parking lot when she was approached by two individuals who recognized the SOS van. These individuals were in desperate need of assistance and were seeking short-term housing solutions. With Sandra’s support and guidance, she swiftly connected them with Grey County’s

Here is an example. If your rent is $1,500 and your automatic payment bounced, call your landlord right away. Let them know that you know the payment bounced. That shows you are committed to making the payment and interested in working cooperatively with them. If you don’t have the full

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If your taxes are up to date and you are living on a low to moderate income, you may be receiving government benefits. All the benefits and credits below are based on the 2022 income tax filing. If you haven’t filed your 2022 income taxes yet, you can file now