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CPP payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan Oct 7th
In Canada, no retirement plan is complete without considering the CPP. Whether you’re approaching retirement or still several years away from it, the Canada Pension Plan will likely play a role in your retirement income. How big a role depends on several factors. You may have other questions, too..... More »
What you need to know to decide if trip cancellation insurance is worth the cost Jun 21st
Insurance policy getting you down? There are always sound insurance alternatives.
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What is short-term disability insurance? Sep 17th
Short-term disability (STD) insurance provides income for someone over a short period of time if they can’t work because they’re ill or injured, have been in an accident, or are in the hospital. STD insurance is often offered by employers as part of their workplace benefits package. It’s not .... More »
TFSA contribution room calculator + MORE Nov 5th
Find out your current tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit by using this calculator.
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Tax-free savings account is a bit of a misnomer. While you can use it for straightforward savings, think of it more accurately as an investment holding account to store things like e.... More »
Home insurance: Are you covered for wildfires, floods and other climate-related disasters? Jan 19th
In 2024, severe weather caused record-breaking property damage across Canada. Home owners and insurers are reeling from the impacts of multiple disasters, including floods in Toronto, Southern Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec; the wildfire in Jasper, Alta.; and a hailstorm in Calgary. Together, .... More »
Anne T. Donahue: How I Stopped Romanticizing the Millennial Obsession With Productivity
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In November 2019, I got in a car accident. Driving home to Cambridge, Ont. from Toronto one evening, I crashed into a car that had, seconds before, crashed into somebody else. All parties involved were lucky: No injuries were life-altering. My insurance would help me replace my totalled car, and the tow truck driver who drove me home gave me an excellent mantra. (“You didn’t die!”) But while the accident itself was a shock, my follow-up feelings shocked me even more: I was relieved. With a few soft-tissue injuries, I was forced to take some time off work. I could power down for a minute. I could halt the constant hustle.
I don’t think you’re supposed to feel lucky in the wake of spinning out on the 401. And yet, my feelings—rooted in a nagging knowing that my pace of work-life wasn’t sustainable—weren’t necessarily unique. A 2019 study from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that millennials, like me, work more hours than previous generations. It’s not surprising since we grew up drinking the Kool-Aid of Hustle Culture…
