Whether we like it or not, everything is online these days. This includes us! That’s why we’re the first to understand that filing personal information online can make you feel uneasy. We’re a payday loan company, which means we take all your financial and private information seriously and it is our job to help protect […]
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How to Spring Clean Your Finances
There’s nothing more invigorating than when seasons start to change, especially when you live in a country that gets cold and dreadful winters. Spring brings with it melting snow, warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and lifted spirits. Not to mention, the desire to clean up your home and life to get it ready for a great […]
Four Things To Know About Childcare Expenses
Whether you’re paying for before and after school programming, daycare, or have a nanny – childcare expenses are one of the most talked about fees for parents. According to Money Sense Magazine (and most parents) finding childcare can be a difficult task. But it also shows that the average cost for a child in full-time […]
Five Ways To Budget For Vacation
Everyone needs (and deserves) a break. Really, you do! And according to a survey in 2016, Daily Hive reported that Canadians received an average of 17.3 vacation days from employers this year, but only took 14 of them. That represents 31 million unused vacation days and $5.5 billion in wages going back to employers. But […]
Five Things to Think About Before Taking Money out of Your RRSP
It can be very tempting when you’re in a financial pinch to want to dip into your retirement fund or RRSPs. The RRSP was created in 1957, and back then contribution limits were 10 percent of the previous year’s income to a $2,500 maximum. If an individual did not contribute in any given year, that […]
Six Items You Should Purchase at Ikea
When it comes to shopping at Ikea, it can be an overwhelming experience. Just like there are secrets to shopping at Costco, there are definitely secrets to shopping at Ikea. But when it comes to shopping at Ikea, it is very easy to not only get lost but also fill your cart with things you […]
How to Budget for a Lay Off
We know what you’re thinking, what do you mean budget for a lay off? Who can really anticipate being laid off? You’re absolutely right. What would you do if you unexpectedly lost your job? How would you survive and make ends meet? Sure, we don’t like to think of the worst case scenario but wouldn’t […]
Things You Need To Know This Tax Season
Tax season is here and you have until April 30, 2018, to file and pay any outstanding amounts. For some people, tax season is a breeze, but for others, it can be very stressful. Whether you’re expecting a big tax bill or not, just getting the paperwork organized can be a daunting task. To help […]
Money Saving Tricks For Students
We all know the importance of education and Canadian’s are lucky enough to live in a country where education is more accessible than most. In 2016, over two million Canadians were enrolled in post-secondary education and the country tops the list for top ten most educated countries. Although education is more accessible in Canada, that […]
Fraud Prevention Month
Did you know that March is Fraud Prevention Month across Canada? The Government of Canada wants to bring awareness to the impact of fraud costs and the different types of scams that are currently affecting Canadians. According to the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA), more than 71 percent of people surveyed said that they are concerned […]