New program builds on Manitoba’s success in financial education
A new multi-faceted program launched in Manitoba aims to build on the province’s established success in improving financial literacy. Continue reading
Finances
Nearly half of Canadian seniors have financial worries: report
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
A new report shows almost half of Canadian seniors have at least one financial concern and a quarter of them feel they’ll run out of money before they die, Continue reading
How money affects health — what you can do to stay in control
Studies show about half of people in Canada live paycheque to paycheque. Continue reading
94-year-old Calgary great-grandma eager to help clients during hectic tax season
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Anny Heidebrecht has been working with numbers for 70 years. At 94, she has no immediate plans to retire and says the upcoming busy tax season gives her energy. Continue reading
As tax season looms, CRA says service at call centres is getting better
One caller was told that the tax filing deadline was April 31, a date that doesn’t exist. The CRA says it’s working hard to avoid these mistakes. Continue reading
Mom makes 5-year-old daughter pay rent as a lesson about money
It’s important to teach your child about money early on, parenting experts say – but is there such a thing as teaching them too early? Continue reading
Children of Tim Hortons founders cut employee benefits due to Ontario minimum wage hike
By Paul Soucy Videographer
The owners of a Tim Hortons in Cobourg, Ont., are drawing criticism after a customer posted a photo to Facebook of a letter handed out to employees. Continue reading
Danielle Smith: Morneau makes the right decision two years too late
Bill Morneau can try to dress it up any way he likes, but his conflict of interest is a conflict of interest, and there is no way to tart it up to look like anything else. Continue reading
Town of Lindsay chosen to host basic income pilot program
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The town of Lindsay has been chosen to be a location of a pilot project paying people on low incomes a basic income. Continue reading
Over 50% of Winnipeggers are stressed about personal finances: Report
The Winnipeg Foundation released a report Thursday offering a glimpse into the lives of Winnipeggers. Continue reading
