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![Treat the future you: 3 smart ways to invest your tax refund - BNN Bloomberg](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/7f692b12efe74170a668d72a73655f88.jpg)
Treat the future you: 3 smart ways to invest your tax refund - BNN Bloomberg
Invest in your debt
Compounding works both ways. With Canadian's household debt at record levels, it works very well for lenders.
Compounding works both ways. With Canadian's household debt at record levels, it works very well for lenders.
![Inflation, cost of living hurting education savings plans: survey - BNN Bloomberg](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/adb7d1eac2444443922c6fa5afb4ddea.jpg)
Inflation, cost of living hurting education savings plans: survey - BNN Bloomberg
A new survey of Canadian parents suggests they are finding it increasingly difficult to save for their child’s education as inflation and the high cost of living take a bite out of excess savings.
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Why the smart money is buying single-family homes
There’s little argument among experts that single-family houses should appreciate faster than multi-family homes.
![Posthaste: The world's really rich are getting richer again — including Canadians](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/27a1749ffad0456b9b550c5c3341a009.jpg)
Posthaste: The world's really rich are getting richer again — including Canadians
But Canadians’ fortunes grew as well, with high-net-worth individuals gaining 3.8 per cent more wealth and the population of the wealthy increasing 3.6 per cent.
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Why is life insurance so important for moms? (audio)
Whether you’re a single mom or the main provider in your household, life insurance can secure your family’s financial future. Here’s how....
![Alberta most popular among Canada's interprovincial migrants: Statistics Canada](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/0d550756777949f0a4c225013c0ae9f1.jpg)
Alberta most popular among Canada's interprovincial migrants: Statistics Canada
Alberta has overtaken British Columbia as the most popular destination for people looking to migrate from one province to another, with most of its major cities recording net gains, according to a new report by Statistics Canada.
![StatCan updates CPI basket to increase food weighting in inflation calculation - BNN Bloomberg](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/ffc469a2d2c742ddb3835dcc540f7573.jpg)
StatCan updates CPI basket to increase food weighting in inflation calculation - BNN Bloomberg
Statistics Canada is updating the basket of goods it uses to measure inflation to increase the importance of food in the calculation as Canadians spend more on groceries and dining out
![Seven taxes on investments you need to know about](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/9fb81eb2d99f427c98cd8f7fb975027a.jpg)
Seven taxes on investments you need to know about
Make the most out of your investments by understanding how taxes affect them. Learn more in this article and reach out to me if you'd like to discuss your portfolio.
![Younger homeowners more likely to be financially stressed: survey](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/f681b0ca2bd74f0e9881d8f7f88e737d.jpg)
Younger homeowners more likely to be financially stressed: survey
Roughly six in 10 Canadians with a mortgage are financially stressed, with younger homeowners more likely to be under pressure.
![As affordability crisis hits home, growing majority of Canadians deem oil and gas critical to economy](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/d9984196ecd3470889fc570986f711b9.jpg)
As affordability crisis hits home, growing majority of Canadians deem oil and gas critical to economy
Industry leaders maintain that this layering on of policy creates confusion and uncertainty, making it more difficult to invest in emissions-reduction technology.
![Kick back this summer but keep an eye on your investments - BNN Bloomberg](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/610424a2689744e88bdc264874e2827a.jpg)
Kick back this summer but keep an eye on your investments - BNN Bloomberg
While you’re relaxing at the cottage, by the pool, or somewhere more exotic, there are some storm clouds in the distance this year that could shock your investment portfolio.
![Bank of Canada deputy governor says bar for using QE again will be very high - BNN Bloomberg](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/0feedca9dba34805ad5697bae749420a.jpg)
Bank of Canada deputy governor says bar for using QE again will be very high - BNN Bloomberg
Combined with extraordinary forward guidance from the central bank, the move helped keep interest rates low, boosting the economy.
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Good news! The deadline for the Protection Bundle offer has been extended! Now, you have till July 31 to bundle any permanent life insurance product with critical illness insurance to save. Connect with Lorna at lorna.hainsworth-popper@sunlife.com to take advantage now!
![Has Canada become the land of extreme inequality? Some believe it more than others](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/58a4ad61c98f4773b335db0f166d1330.jpg)
Has Canada become the land of extreme inequality? Some believe it more than others
A whopping 38 per cent now see Canada with the most extreme level of inequality, a 19 percentage point increase in five years
![How listing a trusted contact could foil financial elder abuse within families - BNN Bloomberg](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/69477d96a14f40ee8cfc9b6df53bbde4.jpg)
How listing a trusted contact could foil financial elder abuse within families - BNN Bloomberg
Provincial and territorial securities regulators are raising alarm bells over a spike in reports of financial abuse against Canadian seniors. What is most shocking is that it is often happening within families.
![4 important tax credits that help caregivers](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/98d5e555a6514f5999c9a2c04e690f2f.jpg)
4 important tax credits that help caregivers
Have you been looking after an elderly or disabled family member during the pandemic? Here are some valuable tax credits that can put money back in your pocket.
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What is a payout annuity? (video)
Looking for a worry-free way to meet your retirement income needs? See how a life annuity can convert some of your savings into guaranteed income payments for...
![Bank of Canada risks recession if it waits to cut interest rates: Rosenberg Research](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/a530f4830e404b55942ebc9e14c07ed2.jpg)
Bank of Canada risks recession if it waits to cut interest rates: Rosenberg Research
Why the Bank of Canada should start cutting interest rates?
![Canadians think caring for aging parents limits career progression](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/e45d83cfabb346ebb7a7c4d87cafee8d.jpg)
Canadians think caring for aging parents limits career progression
The research looked at the caregiving crunch faced by the so-called “sandwich generation,” and the impact of these dualing responsibilities on career progression, financial stability and personal well-being.
![Quebec cities lead Canada when it comes to work-life balance, says report](https://hsl-pnw-downloadable-files.s3.amazonaws.com/1485/a278a42d9a41497c8b387981d847b767.jpg)
Quebec cities lead Canada when it comes to work-life balance, says report
Quebec might be the best place in Canada to achieve the ideal work-life balance, according to a new survey that ranked the country’s 100 most populated cities across 30 metrics under the categories of work intensity, health and well-being, and liveability
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