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The true cost of owning a dog - It's Your Money

The true cost of owning a dog - It's Your Money

Adopting a dog from a local shelter in Canada typically costs between $300 and $600. This usually includes vaccinations, spaying or neutering and a basic health check. If you’re getting a dog from a breeder, expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to over $3,000, depending on the breed.
Balancing home-buying dreams with financial realities

Balancing home-buying dreams with financial realities

One of the first thing Rampersad does when she works with a client looking to purchase their first home is help them register a First Home Savings Account (FHSA), which allows clients to reduce their taxation on their first home purchase.
More than half of Canadians expect to care for aging parents, but most are not prepared

More than half of Canadians expect to care for aging parents, but most are not prepared

More than half of Canadians expect to care for aging parents, but most are not prepared. The costs of caregiving – such as day-to-day expenses, healthcare, long-term care, in-home care, and home upkeep - can add significant burden to finances with most poll participants reporting at least $5,800 in out of pocket expenses annually, but as much as $25,000 for some.
Wills, Care And Tough Talks: A Mother’s Day Financial Planning Guide

Wills, Care And Tough Talks: A Mother’s Day Financial Planning Guide

Discover how to support your mom in planning for the future with practical advice on estate, legal, and care decisions.
How much does divorce in Canada really cost?

How much does divorce in Canada really cost?

Christopher Liew outlines some of the expected and not-so-expected costs of divorce, to help you prepare and plan if you and your spouse decide it’s time to part ways.
This Serial Entrepreneur Credits Her Wellness Empire To A Weekly Practice

This Serial Entrepreneur Credits Her Wellness Empire To A Weekly Practice

Megan Bruneau, M.A. Psych is a therapist, executive coach, and the founder of Off The Field Executive & Personal Coaching. She hosts The Failure Factor podcast featuring conversations with entrepreneurs about the setbacks that led to their success.
Why the sky-high price of groceries may be starting to stabilize

Why the sky-high price of groceries may be starting to stabilize

A food economist is expecting more stability through the summer months with the next update from Statistics Canada coming on May 20.
The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs - National | Globalnews.ca

The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs - National | Globalnews.ca

The costs involved in car ownership continue to rise at a rapid rate, and U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could create a snowball effect.
Worried about the transition to retirement? How volunteering can boost well-being

Worried about the transition to retirement? How volunteering can boost well-being

When Ginny Barton’s husband passed away, she started volunteering to keep busy. By teaching others to knit, she gained a new sense of community
Tax refunds are arriving and Gen Z are the most likely to invest it: survey - National | Globalnews.ca

Tax refunds are arriving and Gen Z are the most likely to invest it: survey - National | Globalnews.ca

A new survey from TD Bank found Gen Z are the most likely Canadians to invest their tax returns once received, but also may be unclear on how some savings accounts work.
Housing downturn worsens as border tensions disrupts Canadian market stability

Housing downturn worsens as border tensions disrupts Canadian market stability

Canada’s housing market, which had consistently rebounded from previous economic shocks over the past 25 years, is now facing significant strain. According to The Globe and Mail, this time the stress comes not from domestic conditions but from the trade policies of US President Donald Trump.
Can’t pay your tax bill? File your return on time and don’t panic, experts say

Can’t pay your tax bill? File your return on time and don’t panic, experts say

For many Canadians, filing their taxes often means a refund, but for some, tax time can mean a bill that’s unexpected or more than anticipated.
If that’s you and you don’t have the cash on hand to pay the bill, tax experts say not to panic.
Early Parkinson's symptoms often mistaken for normal aging

Early Parkinson's symptoms often mistaken for normal aging

Parkinson's disease is often seen as a condition that primarily affects older adults. In reality, it can impact people at any age, with 10–20% of cases appearing before the age of 50, and about half of those are diagnosed before age 40,
Many Canadians are delaying filing their taxes over confusion with recent changes

Many Canadians are delaying filing their taxes over confusion with recent changes

Canada’s April 30 tax-filing deadline is fast approaching, but many are planning to delay filing due to confusion over recent tax changes, according to a recent survey
How to build credit and maintain a good score

How to build credit and maintain a good score

How to build credit and maintain a good score? From credit card approvals to loan interest rates, your credit score’s consequences can help or hold you back from achieving your goals
Ditch these 7 investing myths to invest like a pro

Ditch these 7 investing myths to invest like a pro

Many beginner investors may be falling for these investment myths, which can lead to bad financial decisions, limit their ability to grow wealth over time and even discourage them from entering the market.

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