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It’s that time of year – and as we settle into new routines, new budgets and a new year, it’s also a chance to start things off right. But where do you start? For people arriving in a new country, establishing personal and financial routines help. Many newcomers indicate that they ...

The Competition Bureau, in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau, Quebec-based consumers group Option consommateurs and other fraud-prevention partners, announced Wednesday the top 10 fraud scams targeting Canadians in 2016. In terms of the number of complaints received, the hit list is as follows: 1. Employment Scam: $5.3 million lost The most ...

Anxiety and immigration go hand in hand. The period of transition from one country to another is often not as smooth as most immigrants expect it to be. If you are a new immigrant facing tough times and dealing with anxious feelings, the good news is that you are not alone ...

I have always approached achieving a work-life balance like investing for the long-term. Just as market volatility means every day can’t generate gains for your investment portfolio, you can’t expect to perform professionally at peak levels all the time. Don’t be too hard on yourself and expect professional perfection and ...

The United States is called the “land of opportunity.” But economists say the American dream is actually much easier to achieve in Canada. When U.S. President Donald Trump announced his election bid, he claimed “the American dream is dead,” The Washington Post reported. On the latest episode of the “Freakonomics” podcast, economist ...