Here’s the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

Here’s the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour says the tariffs represent an unprecedented challenge to the province’s workforce. In a media statement, federation president Danny Cavanagh says Nova Scotia has thousands of workers employed in export-oriented industries, including lumber, seafood, Christmas trees, paper products and tires from three Michelin plants. Those industries now face a severe…

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Do retirees need life insurance?

Do retirees need life insurance?

Your income description is suggesting you have about $300,000 of non-registered investments yielding 4%, a small $20,000 life income fund (LIF), and indexed pensions of about $40,000 each. You’re drawing about $20,000 each from your registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) to bring your income to about $90,000, just below the entry point to the Old…

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Natasha Knox, Certified Financial Planner

Natasha Knox, Certified Financial Planner

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7 ways to protect yourself from ID theft

7 ways to protect yourself from ID theft

According to the CAFC, these are some of the most common ways that criminals steal Canadians’ identities: Taking personal or financial information from your recycling bin or mailbox Obtaining your information through a spoofed website, which is a fraudulent website set up to look like a site from a trusted source, like a bank Pretending…

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