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October 1, 2020

Have you ever heard about a consumer proposal and wondered how it differs from bankruptcy? What are they and how do they work? Whether it’s a consumer proposal or bankruptcy, both are strategi...

September 23, 2020

Can you inherit debt from your parents? It depends. If your parent’s estate is indebted, you are under no obligation to accept your parent’s debt. You can simply refuse the inheritance. However, a...

September 16, 2020

BDO Financial Wellness Podcast: Moving on after CERB There’s no denying that the coronavirus pandemic has affected Canadians’ financial lives over the last few months in ways they could not have a...

August 26, 2020

Last week, the federal government announced that the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will transition into a new form of Employment Insurance (EI). With the end of CERB firmly in sight (Octo...

August 19, 2020

After housing, transportation is the second largest household expenditure in Canada. Having access to a vehicle is often a necessary part of life, but its hefty price tag means that many take on car l...

August 12, 2020

We can still only guess what the real economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic will look like. Many people continue to benefit from the financial assistance offered by the government and their f...

July 29, 2020

Are you worried about what will happen when CERB runs out? While the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been extended until at least September, many Canadians are still concerned. Th...

July 22, 2020

After a particularly long four months of staying at home, Canadians are definitely in need of some summer fun. With pandemic restrictions now easing across the country, your summer spending...

July 9, 2020

Over the past four months, millions of Canadians have suddenly found themselves in a brand new work environment: their own homes. Change in your work routine can be difficult and it can take a long ti...