Conservatives ‘declaring war on Canada Food Guide’ like they did on long-form census, Trudeau says
Recently revamped guide is ‘based on evidence, based on science, based on research,’ PM says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending his government’s update to the Canada Food Guide in the wake of attacks by Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer who suggested the changes were riddled with “bias” and driven by “ideology.” “The Canada Food Guide […]
B.C. posts $1.5B operating surplus as tax revenue increases and real estate market cools
Province eliminates operating debt for 1st time in 4 decades The British Columbia government ended its fiscal year with an operating surplus of $1.5 billion as the province collected more revenue from taxation and less money from a softening real estate market. The 2018-19 public accounts released Thursday by Finance Minister Carole James show that […]
TurboTax: How the upcoming sales tax holiday can boost your back-to-school savings
Back-to-school season is just around the corner! Depending on where you live, your state may be offering huge savings with a sales tax holiday shopping weekend on specific purchases. With most state sales tax ranging from about 4 – 10%, that means more money in your pocket. Dates vary, but this year many states are […]
Are You Saving for This Potentially Large Expense?
It’s summertime, and that means school’s not in session, schedules are more flexible, and the weather is generally mild (albeit hot) on a nationwide level. As such, it’s common for people to take vacation during the summer months. If that’s your plan, you may be busy researching hotel deals and booking different tours. But have […]
How technology fits into a Baby Boomers retirement planning
Technology Opens a New Window. is beginning to play an important part in Baby Boomers retirement planning Opens a New Window. . Smart phones and the internet not only keep you in touch with family and friends, but digital wealth is quickly becoming the future of financial planning for your golden years. A recent study […]
The Rise of Coffee Shaming
Suze Orman wants young people to stop “peeing” away millions of dollars on coffee. Last month, the personal-finance celebrity ignited a controversy on social media when a video she starred in for CNBC targeted a familiar villain: kids these days and their silly $5 lattes. Because brewing coffee at home is less expensive, Orman argued, […]