by xlxdigital | Feb 21, 2021 | Financial Education
If you’re considering buying your first home, there are first-time home buyer incentives for you to take advantage of. But of course, the benefits from the programs will depend on your own eligibility so it’s important that you learn about the programs and...
by Ingrid Clayton | Feb 7, 2021 | Financial Education
What is the Old Age Security (OAS) Pension? The OAS pension is a monthly taxable income that you may receive from the government if you’re 65 and older. In most cases, you do not have to apply to get this benefit because Service Canada will be able to automatically...
by Ingrid Clayton | Jan 24, 2021 | Financial Education
Who Is Giving You Financial Planning Advice? Handling finances can be difficult for many people because financial planning is not taught in school, and it is rarely taught in the home. While some people may be very savvy at plotting out their financial course, not...
by Ingrid Clayton | Jan 17, 2021 | Financial Education
What is a debt consolidation loan? Put simply, a debt consolidation loan is one big loan that a finance company will lend you to pay off all your individual debts. The word consolidation is used because your debts that are with multiple lending institutions, or on...
by Ingrid Clayton | Jan 10, 2021 | Financial Education
What is a “Payday Loan”? A “Payday Loan” is a very short-term loan — usually for a few weeks — that people who need to access quick cash may borrow to cover financial obligations until they get paid. In the past all payday lenders operate from a...
by Ingrid Clayton | Jan 3, 2021 | Financial Education
One of the best defenses against job loss, illness, emergency travel, and other unforeseen problems is an emergency fund. An emergency fund is money that is set aside in a normal bank account that you can access quickly. For example, if your air conditioner dies or...
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