We all want to be that person who has their Christmas presents wrapped and packed away before November, but let’s face it: the holidays are hectic, and that type of preparation takes true next-level planning. December is a blur, and once the countdown to Christmas starts getting closer, it’s all too easy to panic-buy and overspend. After all, you don't want make it a habit of getting too many e …

There’s no mistaking that 2020 and 2021 have taken a toll on Canada’s economy and the job market. A global pandemic has caused a ton of upswings and downswings, with jobs being lost and created at breakneck speeds. Many are even learning tips to cope with sudden unemployment. With so many uncertainties floating around, what can be done here anyway right? Well, in Peterborough, Ontario, things are actually picking …

Women are a crucial part of Canada’s economy. This is perhaps even more true during the global pandemic: more than 80 percent of roles in healthcare and social assistance in Canada are occupied by women.

But let’s not stop there – the pandemic aside, women entrepreneurs are making significant contributions. Data from 2019 shows that female entrepreneurs generated $148 billion for the Canadian economy. As a woman entrepreneur, there are …

Scammers are alive and well throughout Canada, even during a pandemic. In fact, there’s a lot of reason to believe that the pandemic has made it easier than ever for scammers to do what they do best.

People across Canada have been struggling to make ends meet during record-high inflation and dealing with job insecurity or total job loss. On top of this, people are currently interacting with new regulations, …

If you’ve been reading the news lately, chances are that you’ve seen lots of talk about the inflation rate in Canada. It’s a doozy – this fall, Canada’s inflation rate hit the highest it’s been in the past 18 years. This 18-year-high inflation rate increased to 4.4 percent (far higher than the typical control rate of 1 to 3 percent set by the Bank of Canada).

That means you’re paying, …

As of June 1, 2021, the minimum wage in BC jumped from $14.60 per hour to $15.20 per hour. That means that minimum wage workers in British Columbia get the benefit of the second-highest minimum wage in all of Canada! (If you work in Nunavut, you’re getting the highest minimum wage at $16 per hour – and yep, we’re all jealous.)

There’s no doubt that this is a big …

The pandemic brought a ton of new habits into our day-to-day lives. Whether it’s having a hand sanitizer in your bag, adding a contactless door opener to your keychain, or staying six feet far from people in public places, each one of us has an updated set of daily steps and social norms.

If you’ve spent more than a week or two in quarantine, one of the new habits you'd …

Ask any homeowner about their first experience buying a home, and most of them are bound to sum it up in one word: “Stressful,” or “Complicated.” A bigger majority might even add another dreaded word: “Expensive.”

All those descriptors are true, especially in a housing market that has seen intense swings due to the pandemic. Across Canada, home prices are rising to unprecedented levels. The average price of a home …

Financial advice is important at any age, particularly in your formative years. For Gen Zs and millennials, gaining financial clarity must start now.

Who are Millennials and Gen Zs?

Younger millennials are in their late twenties and early thirties, while the oldest members of Gen Z are 24. Far from being the carefree avocado-toast fans they once were portrayed as, the oldest millennials are on the cusp of turning forty …

As many as 64 percent of Canadian businesses are struggling to find staff right now. That’s a big labour shortage and there are no indications things will change anytime soon.

To put it in perspective even further, there were 731,900 job vacancies by the second quarter of 2021. More than half a million jobs are open and available with no one to fill them – and businesses across Canada are …