As a result of the pandemic, many businesses have had to adjust their way of thinking when it comes to working remotely. Larger companies have the technology, flexibility and overall resources to have their employees transition quickly to a work-from-home, remote setup. For small businesses that don’t have a history of managers and employees working […]
Cyberattacks are on the rise
Protect yourself and your business during the pandemic These are harrowing times, but keeping informed can be one of the best ways to feel empowered. We want to highlight what to look out for and what we can all do together to help protect you and your business from cyberattacks. The scams are out there […]
Economic Outlook: July 2020
The global and Canadian economies are in the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression. The IMF is projecting the world economy will contract by at least 3 percent this year, a sharp reversal from growth of 3.3 percent anticipated in January 2020. To appreciate the severity of the current downturn, one need […]
Personal Finance Tips That Will Change the Way You Think About Money
Moving the needle forward on becoming financially independent doesn’t mean doing all of these tips, although why not try adopting 1 or 2 each month. From the best ways to budget to how to boost your earning potential like a pro, these tips of financial wisdom are sure to get you headed in the right […]
10 Ways to Use Insurance to Increase Your Wealth
Wealthy People Do This and So Can you! Why should I have so much insurance, it’s not like I’m going to use the money? That’s what many middle-class Canadians say about insurance, although wealthy families have an entirely different view of insurance (especially the ones who stand lose a huge chunk of their wealth to […]
The best wealth building strategy for teachers
Besides loving education, summers off (for those of you not teaching summer school) above-average income (average Canadian employment income according to StatsCan age 45-54 is $64,800; age 35-44 was $59,600) plus benefits, teachers will receive a great pension. The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan provides a pension income example: If you earn $85,000 in your five […]