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Budgeting

Alberta Child and Family Benefit payment dates in 2025

The Alberta Child and Family Benefit is a provincial financial assistance program. Learn who’s eligible for the ACFB...

Alberta Child and Family Benefit payment dates in 2025

Financial literacy

Is investing gambling?—and other real-life money lessons for teens

In this excerpt from her new book, Making Bank, Shannon Lee Simmons guides young Canadians (and their parents) through...

Is investing gambling?—and other real-life money lessons for teens

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Who pays tax on cash gifts in Canada?

Want to give or loan money to your children? Here are the factors that determine who pays tax in...

Who pays tax on cash gifts in Canada?
A family of four sits by Lake Louise in Banff, Alberta

Travel

Affordable family vacations:​ How to travel when the Canadian dollar is weak

You can still plan an unforgettable, low-cost family vacation with these savvy strategies.

Affordable family vacations:​ How to travel when the Canadian dollar is weak

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Can you decline or step down as power of attorney in Canada?

Power of attorney compensation can be high, but the role can be a lot of work. Here’s what happens...

Can you decline or step down as power of attorney in Canada?
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Estate Planning

Embracing the Swedish death cleaning trend

Swedish death cleaning is catching on in Canada. Learn how it can help you save money, simplify estate planning...

Embracing the Swedish death cleaning trend
A Canadian family impacted by tariffs, from food to home affordability.

News

How much will Trump’s tariffs cost Canada and Canadians?

Business groups, economists sound the alarm over Trump's incoming tariffs, and which are predicted to cost Canadian households $1,900.

How much will Trump’s tariffs cost Canada and Canadians?
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Budgeting

Why your therapist wants to talk to you about money

Finances can be a fraught subject, so don’t leave it out in psychotherapy.

Why your therapist wants to talk to you about money

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Financial Planning

What type of financial advisor do you need?

If you’re looking for a financial advisor or planner, learning about their credentials can help you choose the right...

What type of financial advisor do you need?

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