Tax Time Can Be Stressful—The Right Account Can Keep Your Money Growing
The article highlights how solopreneurs can alleviate tax‑season stress by switching to a high‑interest, zero‑fee business account, specifically citing EQ Bank’s offering of up to 2.25% annual interest. It explains that inflation erodes cash value when funds sit in low‑ or no‑interest accounts, and that a competitive account can generate modest returns while keeping fees low. The piece also outlines five practical habits—automation, separating personal and business funds, building a cash buffer, weekly tracking, and using digital tools—to improve cash flow and tax preparedness. Ultimately, it urges entrepreneurs to evaluate account features such as fees, transaction limits, and digital access before tax time.
The Experience Gap: Why Gen Z’s Career Launch Needs a Reboot
Gen Z faces a widening "experience gap" as employers increasingly require proven on‑the‑job skills before hiring for entry‑level positions. The rise of AI has shifted expectations, pushing candidates to deliver higher‑value work from day one, making traditional classroom‑only degrees less...
Don’t Inherit a Crisis: How to Manage a Parent’s Debt Before They Pass
Many Canadians mistakenly believe a parent’s debt disappears at death, but it remains in the estate and must be settled before any distribution to heirs. A "deemed disposition" treats all assets as sold at death, often creating large capital‑gain taxes,...
Moving to the U.S.? Your Locked-In RRSP May Not Be as Locked in as You Think
Canadians who relocate to the United States can potentially unlock their locked‑in RRSP (LIRA) after maintaining non‑resident status for at least 24 consecutive months, though eligibility varies by the pension jurisdiction governing the account. Provinces such as Ontario, BC and...
Should You Pay Off a Personal Loan Early?
A bonus or tax refund often prompts Canadians to consider a lump‑sum payoff of a personal loan. Early repayment can reduce total interest and free up monthly cash, but the benefit depends on loan type, interest rate, remaining term, and...
How to Spot and Avoid Illiquid ETFs
The column explains that ETF liquidity is driven primarily by the liquidity of the underlying securities, not by daily trading volume. It describes the in‑kind creation and redemption process that keeps ETF prices aligned with NAV. Real‑world examples show that...
Buying ETFs in Canada Tool: The MoneySense ETF Screener
MoneySense has launched an ETF screener that showcases the 100 best‑performing Canadian exchange‑traded funds based on one‑year returns as of Feb 13 2026. The tool, powered by data from ETF Market Canada CBOE, displays each fund’s ticker, expense ratio, management fee, benchmark...
