Is Inflation Missing?
Many commentators are expecting increased inflation in the coming months as Central Banks globally have ramped up their money creation efforts in response to the increased market volatility last March. There are different types of inflation, but most people have experienced price inflation, whereby excess demand is met by rising prices. The next round of […]
The End to a Very Tough Year
This year has really been like no other. While it started out quite well, at this point, I don’t think anyone could deny the impact COVID-19 has had on the world, at least to the Global Economy. Unemployment numbers were very low in Canada and the United States at the beginning of the year but […]
Holiday Spending Strategies
The holiday season is a time for connection and giving, but it can also be costly. According to PwC Canada’s 2019 Holiday Outlook report1, Canadians spent an average of $1593 on holiday shopping last year. As this year’s present buying season begins, here are some helpful tips that could help you avoid overspending and taking […]
Protect Yourself From Scams
According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, 45,000 Canadians lost more than $96 million to online and telephone scams in 20191. These stats are rising dramatically in our post-COVID reality. In April 2020 alone, there were 6566 reports and 2317 victims defrauded of over $8.3 million. The isolation and anxiety brought about by the global pandemic […]