You Should Cover Your Webcam
Your webcam can function as a stranger’s surveillance camera in your home By Erika Morris With so many working from…
Rights & Money
Better Business Bureau Warns of Two New Scams
Fraudsters are out to fleece victims of the pandemic By Erika Morris Photo: iStock/fizkes. As more and more people are strapped for cash as a result of the coronavirus crisis, scammers are bringing old schemes back with new faces. Many…
Majority of Canadians Aren’t Keen on Working From Home
Survey results suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic is unlikely to mean the end of going to the office to work…
New Free Cyber Threat Blocker Released
The government has launched a tool that can boost your cybersecurity By Erika Morris Canadians have recently been receiving…
Big Banks Cut Credit-Card Interest Rates
As part of coronavirus economic relief, Canadian banks have lowered interest rates. By Erika Morris Photo: iStock/alexialex. As the coronavirus…
What Financial Help Can You Get?
Here’s a guide to federal economic relief By Erika Morris Photo: iStock/bob_bosewell. Over the last month, Canadians’ work lives have completely…
COVID Emergency Relief Benefits Are Taxable
You’ll have to include any benefits in your total income for this year By April 7—the second day on…
More Money to Help Seniors Cope With COVID-19
Both the federal and Ontario governments have announced more funding and resources for seniors By Erika Morris Photo: iStock/vchal. The federal…
Beware of the COVID-19 Texting Scam
Canadians are receiving texts claiming to offer financial relief. Don’t click on the link! By Erika Morris Photo: iStock/Makoto Hara.…
You May Be Able to Defer Your Mortgage Payment
To help customers cope during the pandemic, Canada’s big banks say they’ll let you put off making mortgage and credit-card…
