Don’t Let Lawyers Overcharge You
Legal fees are high, but that’s no reason to pay more than you should. It helps to understand lawyers’ fees…
Rights & Money
Canadians Are Taking More Money Out of Their RRSPs
A lot of people are raiding their RRSPs for emergency funds—even though that means a big tax hit By Katrina Caruso Canadians withdrew an average of more than $20,000 from their RRSPs last year—almost $4,000 more than the 2016…
Even Tech CEOs Are Cautious About Social Media
The very people who created social media acknowledge that technology should be handled with care. By Katrina Caruso The…
Should You Be Buying Stock in Energy?
With the market all over the place, when is the right time to be buying energy stocks? By Katrina Caruso…
Investing When the Market Is Down
With the stock market down, so is the cost of investing. By Katrina Caruso The stock market, which had…
There’s a Limit to Retirement Benefits
If you’re receiving survivor benefits, you could be in for a nasty surprise when you begin collecting your government pension.…
Why RRSP Income Doesn’t Count as Pension Income
Money from your RRSP won’t help you get a pension credit on your tax return—but there’s a way around that.…
Most Canadians Worry About Running Out of Money in Retirement
RRSPS and TFSAs are helping Canadians save for retirement, but few are taking advantage of an annuity to guarantee an…
Google Play Store Purges Unsafe Apps
The company removed 700,000k apps from its Play Store last year, 70% more than in 2016. By Katrina Caruso …
Amazon’s Alexa Can Now Send Text Messages
Voice-operated smart assistants just keep getting smarter. By Katrina Caruso Amazon announced last week that anyone with an Amazon…
