
Articles by Veronica Ott 11 articles
Budgeting & MoneySocial media and the part it plays on your financial health
Technology has been changing the way people connect with each other since before any of us alive were born. The telegraph and phone started us off.…
News & CommentaryThe Competition Bureau: Canada's Economic Health Watchdog and Enforcer
Facing interest rates and price hikes, Canadians are struggling financially. One way to keep prices down is by increasing competition. Is it the best…
Loans & CreditConsolidation Loans: Are They Right For You?
Between the cost of living going up and rising interest rates, more and more Canadians are finding it hard to pay off their debt. At one point or…
Debt RepaymentDebt Repayment Options in a Tough Financial Climate
At this point, it probably doesn’t come as a shock to you that the world we live in today is not the same one we were living in pre-Covid. The…
Budgeting & MoneyDiscerning Between Financial Certifications and Hiring the Right Accredited Professional
In the modern world, people like to handle their problems by doing a quick Google search or following a tutorial on YouTube. The result is often…
News & CommentaryCashless Society: What Does it Mean for You?
As technology advances each day, we benefit from enhanced virtual tools. One of the most influential tools to arise from innovation is financial…
Budgeting & MoneyGuaranteed Investment Certificates
You may have seen Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GIC) offered by your bank. What are they and how do they work? In this article, we’ll explore…
Budgeting & MoneyBanking in Canada: How safe is my money?
Recently in the news, there has been a lot of talk of economic instability and bank failures. As a result, many Canadians are worrying about the…
Budgeting & MoneyCanada Deposit Insurance Corporation: What is it and how does it protect us?
You might have heard of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) before, but who are they exactly? How do they protect Canadians? As we have…
Debt RepaymentWhat is a right of set-off?
Between rising interest rates from the Bank of Canada and high inflation, Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. In fact, some people are facing…
Loans & CreditCredit card cash advance: What you need to know
Our modern financial system is expansive and abundant. There are a ton of financial products and services available to us, including credit card cash…