Market Matters: July 2022
July 2022 Report Presented by Mackenzie Investments Click here to read more.
Understanding your credit score
If you were looking to rent a new apartment, would you know how to check your credit score? Even if you’re not looking to move, having an idea of where you stand with your creditors is another part of having a solid financial plan. The good news is that you can download a [...]
Paying yourself first pays off
Ask any financial planning expert and they will likely say that paying yourself first should be a priority for everyone. Even if you’re putting away a few loonies into a savings account each month, it does add up over time. Consider also putting a bit each pay or each month into your CEIRP [...]
Understanding Market Volatility
Whether you’re an avid investor or someone who wants to start dabbling in the world of finance, the market has seen and continues to see its fair share of highs and lows and ebbs and flows. And here’s something to consider: Even though investing can feel like an emotional (and monetary) rollercoaster ride, it’s [...]
Video: How to remain calm in today’s investment conditions
Video — Straight Talk from Canada Life: How to remain calm in today's investment conditions
Make this the summer of TFSN: Tidy, Fix and Just Say No
We’ve all seen the headlines: almost every part of our lives is becoming more expensive. So here’s an idea that might help you out. Try the acronym TFSN — “tidy” up, “fix” it, and just “say no” thank you. Here’s how: Tidy: Maybe you don't really need more living space, maybe it's just time [...]
Mid-year Money-management Check-in
We know that summer is a busy time for many of you. But we hope you’ll take a minute to do a quick check-in on your money situation. How are you doing? Are you meeting your goals? Even if you don’t have any goals, it’s never too late to adopt some good habits. This [...]
Market Matters: 2022 Mid-Year Outlook
2022 Mid-Year Outlook Presented by Mackenzie Investments Click here to read more.
Summer fun on a budget
We know that the summer is a busy time for many of you. And the cost of living is high for everyone right now, too. But, seeing as it’s such a short season, we want to encourage you to enjoy it as much as you can with a few cheap and cheerful suggestions: I.Y. [...]
How to manage a CERB surprise
Recently, the CRA informed some CERB recipients that they had been paid too much and that they would now need to return the funds to the agency. Needless to say, this announcement shocked and worried Canadians across the country. It can be especially worrisome if you’re still just getting back to work and trying [...]