Finances

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Securities commission clears B.C. man of market manipulation

Panel rules there was insufficient evidence against Daniel Clozza

 

Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux waits to appear before the Commons Finance committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday March 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Boost to seniors benefit this summer and beyond could cost $10.7 billion

Parliamentary budget officer is estimating the Liberals’ plan might be cheaper than anticipated

 

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) headquarters Connaught Building is pictured in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Data from the Canada Revenue Agency shows its program to combat tax evasion by the super-rich has resulted in zero prosecutions or convictions in recent years. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions

Only two cases proceeded to federal prosecutors, with no charges laid

 

Campbell River city council will continue its 2020 policy of waiving late fees and NSFs. (Mirror File photo)

53% of Canadians teetering the brink of insolvency: survey

A majority of Canadians admit they’re just $200 away from not being able to pay their monthly bills

Campbell River city council will continue its 2020 policy of waiving late fees and NSFs. (Mirror File photo)
Leah Drewcock, CIRP, LIT, Senior Vice-President, MNP Ltd.

Breathe easier and stay on top of your paperless bills in three simple steps

By Leah Drewcock, CIRP, LIT, senior vice-president MNP Ltd. The move to…

  • Mar 8, 2021
Leah Drewcock, CIRP, LIT, Senior Vice-President, MNP Ltd.
Leah Drewcock, CIRP, LIT, Senior Vice-President, MNP Ltd.

Smart Credit – Is it more important than good credit?

By Leah Drewcock, CIRP, LIT, senior vice-president MNP Ltd. What is smart…

  • Feb 15, 2021
Leah Drewcock, CIRP, LIT, Senior Vice-President, MNP Ltd.
Financial literacy and credit counsellor Pamela George is shown in her home office in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Planning your 2021 budget a chance to reassess your spending and make changes

Saving a six-month buffer is important to start building that rainy-day cushion

Financial literacy and credit counsellor Pamela George is shown in her home office in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
‘Fall’ out of debt using the Snowball Method

‘Fall’ out of debt using the Snowball Method

Repaying smallest debt first, then moving on to the next one can build motivation and momentum

  • Oct 5, 2020
‘Fall’ out of debt using the Snowball Method
Finding financial solutions in uncertain times

Finding financial solutions in uncertain times

Dealing with debt during COVID: How are you coping?

  • Sep 7, 2020
Finding financial solutions in uncertain times
(The Canadian Press)

Financial check ups more important than ever during turbulent times like these

It is always important to review your financial plan on a regular basis, but especially now, experts say

(The Canadian Press)
A man wears a face mask as he sits on a bench in Montreal, Saturday, June 27, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Household size, employment key factors in pandemic mental health among Canadians: survey

Educational levels did not play a large role

A man wears a face mask as he sits on a bench in Montreal, Saturday, June 27, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Financial support is available during the pandemic.

As B.C.’s unemployment spikes, financial adviser offers tips to weather pandemic

From government programs to updating your budget, there is help.

Financial support is available during the pandemic.