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How to set up your home-based exercise program for success. At various times this year, the coronavirus pandemic caused exercise venues to shut down for extended periods – from baseball fields to swimming pools, yoga studios and fitness centres. However, that situation effectively gave new breath to the home workout as a viable alternative. While many would agree it doesn’t offer the same experience, there are advantages to an at-home fitness regime that can deliver the same desirable resul...

Many small businesses are adjusting their digital strategies to compete in a rapidly changing world. Small businesses have long been the backbone of the Canadian economy. They create jobs, encourage innovation, generate investment and drive economic expansion and growth. They’ve also faced significant challenges throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you run a bricks-and-mortar or an internet-based small business, one of the keys to success is the ability to adapt to changi...

Add insurance to your checklist. You may be surprised to know that travel insurance isn’t just a necessity for people who vacation outside the country – it applies within Canada, too. Plans to visit hot, sunny and sandy destinations may be on many Canadian travellers’ wish lists this season, but due to pandemic concerns, venturing out a little closer to home may have to suffice. Thankfully, there’s a limitless selection of exciting places to visit and things to do within the country’s...

On top of a pandemic to worry about, people are still losing sleep over their finances. In fact, a recent survey on financial stress found that nearly half of all respondents blamed money woes for keeping them up at night. More than one-third admitted that money was their number-one worry, while one-quarter cited personal health as their main concern. Not surprisingly, 44 per cent of participants said the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on their level of financial stress.[1] If you’re...

How to gain more control over your financial future. Many aspects of the economy are affected by forces well beyond our reach but being attentive to the economic factors that you can influence directly, like spending, saving and investing, can give you greater control over your financial future. Knowing how to build and preserve a solid credit score can help expand your options down the road when it comes time to borrow funds. What is a credit score? Essentially, your credit score (also known ...

An insurance-based investment that for some, is a perfect fit. The financial world uses a language that can be confusing for people who don’t have a deep understanding of investing. It can be more difficult when it comes to a particular product they may have heard of, but don’t have a firm grasp on its intent or how it works. Segregated funds are a unique kind of investment product and getting acquainted with a few key terms can help boost your knowledge. Segregated fund contract: A pool...