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The Scotiabank MomentumPLUS Savings Account Rates Explained
This post is sponsored by Scotiabank. All views and opinions expressed represent mine and are based on my own research of the subject matter. Do you want to be rewarded for parking your money? The could be your ticket to earning money from patience alone. That is,...
What Is Northwest Territories Minimum Wage? How Remote Living Affects Wages
Minimum wage is the lowest wage an employer can legally pay an employee for the work they do. In the Northwest Territories, minimum wage is $15.20 per hour. For many, the stunning views and low population density make Northwest Territories a wonderful place to live....
What Is Minimum Wage In Yukon? Information For Yukon Workers
The Yukon minimum wage is currently set at $15.70 per hour. This rate is tied directly to the 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the territory’s capital city, Whitehorse. Increasing minimum wage helps improve everyday affordability for Yukoners because it’s the least...
What Is Minimum Wage In PEI? Your Guide to Prince Edward Island Wages
With inflation increasing across Canada and beyond, minimum wage has become a common topic. In Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province, PEI minimum wage increases have been occurring at regular intervals over many years. As of April 1, 2022, minimum wage in...
Budgeting for a less stressful holiday season
Here are a few tricks to help you make sure you have enough dough to cover all your holiday expenses, from gifts and decor to travel—and to start the new year off right. 1. Begin with a plan You’ll need a list (or better yet, a spreadsheet!) of all expected expenses....
New year, new spending habits
Money mistake #1: Not paying off debt quickly If you’re in the red, you’re not alone. In 2022, Canada’s mortgage load experienced the biggest year-to-year jump in more than a decade, and everyone is feeling the pinch as inflation raises the price of everything from...
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How Much Will CPP And OAS Increase In 2022? How Inflation Impacts Your Pension
Whether you already collect Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments or you’re planning to apply soon, you may be wondering: how much will CPP and OAS benefits increase in 2022? Both Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments are adjusted...
EQ Bank Quebec Is Finally Coming: What This Means For Quebec Residents
EQ Bank Quebec is finally happening! Fantastic news for Quebecers looking for non-traditional, high interest banking options. The EQ Bank website presents a popup to anyone switching the page from English to French, inviting readers to join the waitlist and be one of...
2022 Income Tax: New tax credits for Canadians
When are 2022 taxes due? First, the important tax dates to mark in your calendar. The deadline for individuals to file their tax returns is usually on April 30 every year. However, since that date falls on a Sunday in 2023, the deadline is May 1, 2023. If you or your...
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