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Differentiate a Good Investment From a Bad One

How to differentiate a good from a bad investment? A good investment is one that will make you money, or grow in value over time. A bad investment is one that will lose you money, or decrease in value over time. There are many factors to consider when determining whether an investment is good or…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 26, 2022

Banking Personal Finance

How Many Dimes In A Roll In Canada?

If you're counting your loose change and trying to determine how many dimes you have on hand, it can be helpful to know how many dimes come in a roll. In Canada, there are 50 dimes in a roll. But what exactly is a roll of dimes and why does it contain 50 dimes? A…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 26, 2022

Personal Finance

5 Common Mistakes When Taking RRIF Distributions

There are several mistakes that people make when taking distributions from their RRIF retirement accounts in Canada. The most common ones are as follows. Taking Distributions Too Early In Canada, you are generally required to start taking minimum annual withdrawals from your registered retirement income fund (RRIF) at age 71. However, if you are still…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 25, 2022

Real Estate

What Does Civic Address Mean?

In Canada, a civic address is a unique combination of civic numbers and street names that identifies a specific location within a municipality. In most cases, a civic address includes a house number and street name, as well as the name of the municipality in which it is located. For example, 123 Main Street,…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 24, 2022

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Personal Finance Saving

Why Millennials Should Be Saving for Retirement Now

Millennials – those born between the early 1980s and mid-1990s – are often thought of as the generation that has it the hardest. Many are struggling with high levels of student debt, skyrocketing housing costs, and precarious employment, all of which can make it hard to think about saving for retirement. But as a Canadian…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 24, 2022

Real Estate

What Does Civic Number Mean?

As a Canadian, you may be familiar with the concept of a civic number. This is also known as a street number or house number. It is the number portion of your address. Civic numbers are used to identify the location of a building on a street. But have you ever stopped to wonder where…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 23, 2022

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Resources

What Is The Pension For Life Program?

The Pension for Life program is a financial assistance program for Canadian veterans and their families. It was introduced in 2018 as part of the federal government's commitment to improving the financial security and well-being of veterans and their families. The Pension for Life program provides veterans with a monthly pension payment. That payment is…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 23, 2022

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Resources

The Allowance For The Survivor (AFS) Program

The Allowance for the Survivor (AFS) program is a financial assistance program offered by the Government of Canada. It helps surviving spouses or common-law partners of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributors. The purpose of the AFS program is to provide a monthly benefit to the surviving spouse or common-law partner. This is to help them…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 22, 2022

Resources

CMHC’s Home Adaptations For Seniors’ Independence (HASI)

The government of Canada offers the Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI) program as a financial assistance program. The program helps First Nation on-reserve seniors make necessary adaptations to their homes in order to maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) administers the HASI program. It…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 22, 2022

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Old Age Security Payments Schedule For 2023

Old Age Security (OAS) is a government-funded pension program in Canada that provides financial assistance to seniors aged 65 and over. It is one of the three pillars of Canada's retirement income system. It is well paired with the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and private savings. OAS is a universal program, meaning that it is…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 21, 2022