More millennials are signing prenups — and experts say that’s a good thing
“They really give that peace of mind, like car insurance.” Continue reading
Finance
City committee to debate London’s upcoming multi-year budget
City staff are proposing a 2.7 per cent tax levy increase, the current rate of tax hikes for London’s 2019 budget year. Continue reading
Frustration growing over province’s speculation tax hotline
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
As British Columbians start getting their speculation tax form in the mail, there is growing frustration about the telephone hotline the provincial government has set up. Continue reading
Winnipeg delays tabling of city budget
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Winnipeg will wait to table its budget as it seeks further clarity on funding from the province. The February release has been pushed back to March. Continue reading
B.C. government to start better tracking on empty homes and rental stock as part of Speculation Tax
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Finance Minister Carole James says the province hopes to have additional data on housing trends once the speculation tax comes into full effect in 2019. Continue reading
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Nova Scotia’s estimated budget surplus sliced as income tax estimates plunge
In a fiscal update released today, the province is estimating a surplus of $27.3 million for 2018-19 – $7.2 million less than the estimate provided earlier this fall. Continue reading
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Canadians want $250,000 a year to live comfortably — experts say curb your expectations
What would it take for you to be ‘financially comfortable?’ For many, the answer might be lower than they think. Continue reading
Sask. government warning public about the risks of using cryptocurrency
All part of Investor Education Month, the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) is warning Saskatchewan residents on the potential risks of trading and investing in cryptocurrency. Continue reading
Canadians expect summer to come with a higher price tag this year: survey
A third of respondents said they expected to spend between $500 and $2,000 more this summer. Continue reading
ATB Financial announces Curtis Stange as new president and CEO
Alberta’s Crown-owned bank ATB Financial announced Thursday its next president and CEO is Curtis Stange, who will replace the retiring Dave Mowat. Continue reading