As the economy is beginning to show signs of recovery and the physical distancing rules are being eased, various benefits and deferrals mandated by the government are also ending. With the buffer being removed, it is crucial for you to...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted economies across the globe and the Canadian economy is no different. Economic uncertainty has led to business closures, unemployment, and a decline in real estate activity. Looking specifically at the real...
Over the past month, the Bank of Canada interest rate has dropped to the lowest it has been since July of 2017 — 0.25%. Is this a good thing? A negative? And what does it mean for your finances — especially during the novel coronavirus...
The past two weeks have been a non-stop train of breaking news as Canada copes with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This public health pandemic is affecting many across the country — both medically and financially. In order to “flatten the...
The Bank of Canada interest rate is staying at 1.75% for March 2019. On March 6, 2019, the Bank of Canada (BOC) announced they are maintaining the overnight interest rate for the time being. Their reasons were: The slowdown to the global...
Make a Personal Finance Plan for Higher Interest Rates, Mortgages, Line of Credit Payments, and More The new year is upon us. Do you have a personal finance plan for 2019? The Canadian economy is changing. We have already seen the effects of...
There will be no interest rate increase this month, or in February 2019. The Bank of Canada (BOC) announced on January 9, 2019 that the overnight interest rate would remain at 1.75% for the time being – at least until the next announcement...
Good news for 2018: we won’t be seeing any more Bank of Canada interest rate increases this year. On December 5, 2018, the Bank of Canada (BOC) announced that the overnight interest rate would stay at 1.75% for the month of December. The next...
The Bank of Canada (BOC) has made another interest rate increase. As of October 24, 2018, the BOC interest rate is at 1.75% — the highest it has been since 2008. The Canadian and U.S. economies, job growth, and inflation were all taken into...
How confident are you that you could survive another Canadian interest rate increase? If your answer is “not very” perhaps it is time to consider getting a home equity loan to pay off debt. Since July of 2017, the Bank of Canada (BOC) interest...
The Bank of Canada prime interest rate is remaining at 1.5% for September 2018. On September 5, 2018, the Bank of Canada (BOC) announced its decision to keep rates the same, referencing high gas prices, uncertain trade policies, and a...
Canadian interest rates are at a new high. On July 11, 2018, the Bank of Canada (BOC) interest rate rose to 1.5%. This is still a relatively low interest rate, but if you’re struggling with debt it could mean trouble. Canadian interest rates...
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