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If you’re going on vacation, don’t forget travel health insurance Jul 3rd
You’ve packed your clothes, toothbrush, extra pairs of socks, sunscreen—and anything else you might need during your vacation. Experts recommend adding travel insurance to the list, whether you’re going near or far.
“We all think, ‘Oh, we’re just going to go away, maybe even for a.... More »
Belfast: Thales missile factory to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine - BBC.com + MORE Mar 3rd
Belfast: Thales missile factory to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine BBC.comEurope wants to broker peace in Ukraine — and between Trump and Kyiv after the White House fiasco CNBCAfter Zelenskyy-Trump row, British PM says allies must increase 'share of the burden' t.... More »
Are you receiving the child benefits you’re entitled to? + MORE Jun 13th
No surprise, but raising kids is expensive. Statistics Canada calculates that each child costs a two-parent household an average of $17,235 a year.
To help parents make ends meet, the federal government offers the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). If you have children under 18 and file a tax return, yo.... More »
After major issues with tenants, these Ontario landlords blame their real estate agents - CBC Jul 15th
After major issues with tenants, these Ontario landlords blame their real estate agents CBC.... More »
Don’t be afraid to ask for an advance: Suzanne Bowness on budgeting for freelancers + MORE Oct 1st
Trying to make a living as a writer, editor, and content strategist, Suzanne (Sue) Bowness discovered that good money habits are as important to success as good grammar and an expansive vocabulary. This year she summed up all that hard-earned wisdom in The Feisty Freelancer: A Friendly Guide to Vis.... More »
How the U.S. election could impact the loonie and your investments CBC.caA Trump election win could give a boost to Canada’s largest financial institutions, analysts say The Globe and MailDonald Trump win could be a boon for these Canadian banks Financial PostScotiabank Economist Says Trump Would Bring ‘Ruinous’ Policy BloombergCanadian businesses right to worry about U.S. tariffs: David Frum Business in Vancouver
Lisa Hannam on measuring time and money, and more
– moneysense.ca
Money isn’t just about paycheques, belongings, savings, real estate and investing—it’s all these things and more. With the goal to keep MoneySense.ca an accessible resource to Canadians at all levels of financial literacy, editor-in-chief Lisa Hannam has grown the editorial team, publishing more articles than at any other point in its 25-year history. She ensures that the journalism standards readers expect from the award-winning publication are in every article that you read today. Hannam has an extensive journalism background as an acclaimed writer and editor, spanning over 20 years, working for some of Canada’s largest glossy magazines, daily newspapers and popular websites.
Who are your money heroes?
The perk of being a finance journalist is having access to different people—whether it’s an economist, a financial planner or other Canadians—who share what they’ve learned from their own lives and areas of expertise. And as a service journalist who works on how-tos and explainers, there’s always that question in the back of my mind: “How can I apply this to my own life?” I take a little bit from every interview and story that I read…
