According to the annual BMO Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) study, Canadians’ are once again increasingly turning and contributing to their TFSA, with two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadians holding an account. Regional data suggests that, although economic conditions are challenging across parts of the country, Canadians are finding ways to save and invest money. According […]
Month: December 2019
More than half of Canadians surveyed who don’t invest say it’s because they lack knowledge and confidence
Canadians who do not currently invest say their lack of knowledge and confidence are preventing them from getting financial information and advice, according to national survey results from the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). IIROC, with The Strategic Counsel, surveyed 2,000 Canadians, 500 of whom were “aspiring investors” (those who are interested in […]
How do you colour Christmas?
I love Christmas. I always have and hopefully I always will. The holiday season just makes me happy. I am one of those people who puts their tree up early and takes it down late – usually at the end of January. I typically start decorating the weekend after American Thanksgiving but this year I […]
Tech-savvy Thieves Don’t Need Your Keys
While the technology in our vehicles continues to evolve, so do sophisticated auto thieves who are using technology to bypass security systems and electronically gain access to Canadians’ vehicles. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is finding that technology is having a major impact on vehicle thefts, evident in its annual list, released today, of Canada’s most frequently stolen vehicles. […]