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December 3, 2019

Dealing with the death of a spouse is one of life’s most painful moments. It can be difficult to truly prepare for it. Many people report feeling overwhelmed, unable to handle all of life’s pressu...

November 14, 2019

It’s okay to not love the holidays. They can be overwhelming. As soon as November hits, we’re inundated with everything holiday: special merchandise, endless sales, parties, plans and lots of pres...

October 30, 2019

Is financial literacy the answer to improving your relationship with money? Our recent BDO Affordability Index shows that the majority of women (59 per cent) are living paycheque-to-paycheque and unab...

October 10, 2019

Are you one of the many Canadians struggling to save for retirement and unsure what to do about it? The results of our newly released BDO Canada Affordability Index reveal that a significant number of...

August 27, 2019

How to Talk about Money with Your University or College Student   August can be a bittersweet month for most students. For some, a slight feeling of dread will weigh on summer’s last moments of...

August 8, 2019

It seems to happen every year. Another financial survey reveals that managing debt is one of the top resolutions or concerns for Canadians as they head into a new year. Yet, as winter turns into sprin...

July 30, 2019

There is no single way to raise a family or finance your children’s future, but taking the financial stress of a debt problem out of the equation is an achievable and positive step forward in any pa...

July 5, 2019

It’s that time of year. Summer’s in full swing and the first half of the year is behind us. So, how’s your financial health? While a financial checkup probably isn’t the first thing on your mi...

June 27, 2019

Have you had a chance to plan your summer spending budget? After a particularly long winter, Canadians are definitely in need of some summer fun. But it’s easy to get carried away. Summer often mean...