Lump Sum or Monthly Payments?
Should you take your pension money and run? It depends By Okey Chigbo Photo: iStock/scyther5. If your employer offers a…
Rights & Money
Is Money Waiting for You on CRA’s Website?
The Canada Revenue Agency is holding unclaimed cheques for Canadians who may not know about them By Erika Morris It’s always a treat to find a long-lost $5 bill or a few forgotten loonies and toonies in an old…
Why You Might Choose Not to Claim Donations
Your charitable donations will get you a tax credit, but it’s sometimes better to put off claiming that credit …
Digital Banking Is Catching On
More and more Canadians getting banking advice digitally By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/shapecharge. We’re often advised to consult a financial…
A Guide to the Disability Tax Credit
Claiming the disability tax credit is less complicated than you might think—just take it a step at a time By…
ETFS: An Investment Worth Exploring
With lower fees than mutual funds, fixed-income ETFs are growing in popularity By Olev Edur Photo: iStock/scyther5. Over the past…
Fighting the Inflation Effect
Inflation’s going to eat away at the buying power of your retirement savings. How do you make those savings last?…
Is It Better to Buy or to Lease a Car?
The answer depends on your needs and preferences A popular regular feature in Good Times magazine is “Your Questions,” where…
Boomers Worry Less Than Millennials About Money
The older we get, the less we fret about finances By Jennifer Hughes Most of us worry about making…
Only a Third of Canadians Are Optimistic About Finances
Debt and rising costs are our top financial concerns By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/Twoellis. For the 10th consecutive year, a…
