How Canadians are responding to tariff threats and price hikes – MoneySense.ca, March 21, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/news/how-canadians-are-responding-to-tariff-threats-and-price-hikes/
Jaclyn Law examines how “Canadians are getting creative and collaborative to promote and support local businesses, whether it’s via their family group chats or by using shopping portals that boost home-grown brands.” Includes several suggestions on how to help everyone’s buy Canadian endeavours.
The final Canada Carbon Rebate payments are set to go out before the federal election. Here’s what you need to know – Toronto Star, April 9, 2025
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/the-final-canada-carbon-rebate-payments-are-set-to-go-out-before-the-federal-election/article_ba36e61c-cfea-43a3-8587-f8511272f61d.html
Ilyas Hussein discusses the wrapping up of the carbon pricing plan, a.k.a. carbon tax, and the final payment rebate which will arrive soon. We will miss the $210 every three months. 🙁
How to stay the course with your retirement plan during market volatility – MoneySense.ca, April 8, 2025
https://www.moneysense.ca/news/how-to-stay-the-course-with-your-retirement-plan-during-market-volatility/
The Canadian Press offers suggestions on how to handle the current economic turmoil.
Are you in the ‘retirement danger zone’ as markets plunge? Here are five ways to protect your savings – Globe and Mail,reprinted from the New York Times, April 5, 2025
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Dianne Harris discusses how “For anyone who intends to leave the workforce in the next few years or who has recently retired, the current financial environment is perilous.” and offers up some safeguards.
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