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In light of the alarming rise in the scale and sophistication of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam attempts, it has become increasingly vital for everyone to familiarize themselves with how to distinguish between genuine communications from the CRA and deceitful scams....

The tax trap: How to stay in CRA’s good books when you owe unpaid taxes As per a recent Toronto Star article the April 30 deadline for most Canadians to file their income tax returns has passed, and amid the pressures of inflation and high interest rates, many may be...

A small business can view its financial situation by conducting a thorough analysis of its financial statements, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and assessing various aspects of its operations.  Below are listed items...

Experts say title and mortgage fraud are fast growing in Canada and homeowners should take steps to protect their properties — and their identities, according to a recent Canadian Press article. It's been years since you finished paying off your mortgage, so the...

Instead of monthly payments, now there is a new solution whereby customers may take out loans with interest rates tied to the appreciation of the home’s value. It is designed primarily for existing homeowners who wish to refinance or to do an 'Equity Take-out'....

5 tips to help you secure business funding Business funders come in different shapes and sizes and, like your business, they too have a target demographic or theme—type of business, length of time in existence, financial strength, viability, good credit, etc. The...

A recent Postmedia article by author Dave Battagello spoke of some unpleasant Health care changes destined to be activated this week. This move by the provincial government may spell trouble for seniors as it includes plans to force some out of hospital beds and into...

In a a recent interview with CP24, Ontario Health Executive Vice-President Dr. Chris Simpson opined that the mounting strain on Ontario's health-care system constitutes a real "crisis," even as the Ford government sought to downplay the severity of the situation. “The...

in my newsletter and Blog editorials, I normally don't wade into the political fray, but there is a growing crisis in the 'Home Care' sector in Ontario that needs to be addressed. The following article was written in conjunction with the SSAO (Seniors for Social...

As a mortgage broker dealing regularly with clients having ‘Bruised’ or ‘Challenged’ credit (or any of the other euphemisms used to describe it!), I often notice a lack of awareness in terms  of the importance of acquiring and maintaining, a good credit score. The...