Sickened and silenced: Saskatchewan families forced to sign NDAs — or pay out of pocket — after falling ill at Cancun resort
Two families from Saskatchewan recently shed light on a troubling experience at the Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun resort in Mexico. Following severe gastrointestinal illnesses, they faced financial and medical hardships exacerbated by resort staff pressuring them to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in exchange for assistance, according to a report from the CBC. Jesslyn Schigol’s husband […]
Planning on passing off the business you found in hopes of retiring? Be mindful of this potential tax hit when doing so
You founded a business, put everything into it for decades and now you’re ready to sell your company shares and move on. But, when you sell those shares, you should still make sure to walk away with a very valuable asset — the “key person” insurance policy the company took out on you in case […]
How to protect your finances when leaving an abusive partner
Managing your finances is a difficult enough task as an individual, but when it becomes intertwined with someone else, the layers of difficulty expand. This becomes especially true if the person you share your finances with is abusive. According to Statistics Canada more than 11 million people in Canada have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) […]
So you’ve joined the gig economy; What are you doing about life insurance? Here’s what you need to know
The gig economy is a big economy. According to research by Securian Canada, nearly one-quarter of Canadians (22%) – or approximately 7.3 million adults – are participating in gig work in some capacity across the country. Most gig work is done out of financial necessity, with more than half of gig workers (57%) relying on […]
2024 was the most expensive year for weather-related losses in Canadian history
For the first time in Canadian history, insured damage caused by severe weather events surpassed $8 billion, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). The $8.5 billion total flew past the $6 billion from 2016, when the Fort McMurray wildfires destroyed almost 600,000 hectares of land and destroyed 2,400 homes and businesses. "Sadly, beyond […]
5 easy ways to save an extra $1000 a month for retirement
It’s not always easy to save for retirement. After all, 46% of Canadians live paycheck to paycheck per Leger, which means that many may find it hard to find the available funds to build a nest egg. But any extra you can set aside will pay off in retirement — and possibly change your life […]
Retail therapy offers a thrill, but how do you know if you’re taking it too far?
Everywhere you turn, from bus stops to your favourite podcast, someone is trying to sell you something. Even when you take a break to see what your friends and family are up to online, you’re bombarded with images of them enjoying experiences or flashy new things. It’s hard not to give in to the urge […]
Ontario’s homeless population is at a tipping point
More than 80,000 Ontarians were unhoused in 2024, a number that has grown by more than 25% since 2022 — this according to a new study from the Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO). "The scope and scale of homelessness across Ontario’s municipalities is truly staggering," Robin Jones, AMO President, said in a statement. "Without real […]
Best Mobile Casino Sites Canada 2025: Top Mobile Casino Apps and Games
With new mobile casinos being launched regularly, finding the best mobile casinos in Canada can be quite an overwhelming task. Recent data indicates that nearly 20 million Canadians actively gamble online! And many of them do so using their mobile devices. We’ve ranked the top mobile casinos in Canada based on factors like game selection, […]
Blue Monday 2025: Avoid the post-holiday financial gloom with these budgeting and saving hacks
The third Monday in January, also known as Blue Monday, is generally regarded as the most depressing day of the year. While there isn’t much scientific merit behind the reasoning why, there are a few factors that make it feel like an accurate term. The cold weather might prevent you from going outside and enjoying […]
