Finance
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BC Rent Increase Cap 2027: 2.2% Limit and What Abbotsford Tenants Need to Know
British Columbia has set the maximum allowable rent increase for 2027 at 2.2%. For renters in Abbotsford, the news comes…
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Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit 2026: 25% Increase, Payment Dates and Top-Up
The Canada Groceries Benefit is a new name for the former GST/HST credit, with higher payments starting in July 2026.…
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How Much Does Car Insurance Cost in BC in 2026?
If you’re wondering how much car insurance costs in BC, you’re probably also seeing news about auto insurance getting more…
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CPP and OAS Payment Dates 2026: Full Schedule and What You Need to Know
If you receive the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), or the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), knowing your…
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BC’s New Consumer Protection Rules Just Took Effect — Here’s What Changed for Your Subscriptions and Contracts
Have you ever struggled to cancel an auto-renewed subscription? Or had someone show up at your door with a high-pressure…
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Used Car Prices Are Finally Stabilizing in Canada — Except If You Want a Used EV
If you have been watching used car prices in Canada and waiting for them to settle down, there are genuinely…
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Canada Just Added 75,000 Jobs in a Single Month — What the 2-Year-Low Unemployment Rate Means for You
Canada jobs July 2026 delivered a major surprise. Economists expected a modest gain, but Statistics Canada reported that the economy…
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The Bank of Canada Just Held Rates for the Sixth Time in a Row — What It Actually Means If You’re Renewing
The Bank of Canada rate hold continued in July. It marked the sixth consecutive decision to keep the policy interest…
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Fixed vs Variable Mortgage: Decision Checklist for Homebuyers
Introduction Fixed vs Variable Mortgage is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when buying a home. Both options…
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The Insurance Mistake That Happens Before You Even File a Claim
Many insurance problems begin before a claim is ever filed. Discover the common mistakes homeowners make and learn how to…
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