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February 14, 2020

Love and money don’t always coexist in perfect harmony. Indeed, financial difficulties are often cited as one of the top reasons why people separate, and are also closely linked with other tensions,...

January 29, 2020

Dealing with a serious debt problem is often a lonely and stressful time in someone’s life. Research shows that people who suffer with poor financial health also often suffer with mental health issu...

January 13, 2020

We all have friends who travel more often than we do, have nicer cars or spend more money on home renovations. It’s easy to feel the burden of financial peer pressure. According to a recent survey b...

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...