4 tips to help optimize your student loan repayment in Canada
Life is unpredictable, and financial obligations, such as student loans, can prevent us from acting quickly and decisively to adjust to changing economic circumstances. According to the Government of Canada, the total amount of student loans owed sat at $23.5 billion in 2022. In April 2023, the accumulation of interest on Canada Student Loans was […]
How student loan forgiveness works in Canada and the best ways to pay down your student loans
Student loans are often the first debt accrued by young Canadians with the average student loan at graduation for a Bachelor’s degree being $30,600 in 2020, according to Statistics Canada. What’s more, the total amount of student debt totals a whopping $23.5 billion. Women make up the majority (59%) of borrowers. Suffice to say, paying […]
Canada’s gender pay gap: Tech wage gap almost triples in 8-years as public service wages equalize
Canada’s gender pay gap has widened to a gulf in some industries and trickled to a stream in others. For instance, men in tech are now making $20,000 more than women annually, based on research conducted by the Dais using Statistics Canada data. However, in some arenas, such as public service, Canada has eked out […]
What it takes to retire with a comfortable $10,000/month in Canada
Retirement is the goal for many, but getting there can feel like a formidable but rewarding challenge. It takes preparation, diligence and patience to be able to accrue enough saved income in order to enjoy those golden years, especially suited to your individual circumstances and lifestyle preferences. Everyone’s goal may be different, but all future […]
You sold a successful business. How do you use your windfall? Maybe a dream trip?
Being a business owner means getting cozy with uncertainty. From shifting consumer preferences to a global pandemic, your company can be trucking along the highway of prosperity one day and flipped over in a ditch the next. Typically, superior service, products and operations act as a sufficient barrier between a business and the daily uncertainties […]
Wealthsimple client falls victim to fraud as almost $5,000 in crypto is sold and withdrawn from his account — what investors need to know to protect their assets
In an age where digital transactions dominate, financial security is more critical than ever. One Wealthsimple user recently learned this the hard way after waking up to a shocking discovery — nearly $5,000 had vanished from his account. The cause? Cyber fraud. The investor, a member of the r/Wealthsimple forum on Reddit, described how their […]
Share of Canadians looking to job switch is down from 2024
A new report from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half revealed over a third (38%) of workers have started or are planning to start looking for a new job in the first half of the year. That figure is down from half in July 2024. "While many professionals right now are still interested […]
Discovering Canadian wine: Homegrown alternative to American wine imports
With ongoing trade tensions and tariff discussions involving US President Donald Trump, many Canadians are considering shifting their purchasing habits in favour of local alternatives. This presents the perfect opportunity for wine lovers to explore the diverse and high-quality offerings of Canada’s wine industry. From the rolling vineyards of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley to the […]
This Halifax veteran is being forced out of his RV in the middle of winter because he’s breaking a local bylaw — how the housing crisis keeps pushing Canadians to the brink
A Halifax veteran and his dog may soon be out of a place to live. Matthieu Tetreault currently lives in an RV on the edge of his mother’s property by the side of the road. The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) says his RV and the addition he built onto it break a local bylaw and […]
Dollar-cost averaging with Nvidia: A long-term strategy for Canadian investors
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the best-performing stocks of the last decade, benefiting from advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and gaming. However, its high price and volatility make it a challenging stock for Canadian investors to buy. One way to manage risk and build a long-term position in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) […]