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Applying For EI Benefits, 5 Things You Should Know

Applying for EI benefits is often a stressful experience.  The process is not user friendly.  First, you have to go to the government website and look for the EI application.  Once you have found it, you then have the arduous process of going through it, which can take hours.  Also, calling the 1-800 number for …

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10 Ways to Save Money on Rent – Saving on Apartments and Condos

There is no greater cost for most of us than our housing costs – either our monthly rent, or mortgage. In some large cities – I’m looking at you Toronto and Vancouver – monthly rental costs can easily swallow up half of our paycheques! (Or, sadly sometimes way more!! Espeically now with inflation hitting all …

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Canada Doubling GST Rebate, Providing One Time Payment to Low Income Renters AND Dental Care for Children Under 12

A couple of days ago, the government of Canada announced that is was doubling the GST rebate for six months. It also announced that it was providing a one $500.00 payment to low income renters and covering dental expenses for children under 12 years old. The reason for these measures is the help low to …

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Charles Schwab Customer Service – Phone numbers and Other Contact Information

Are you looking for Charles Schwab customer service information? Searching for it can be a daunting task. This is because Charles Schwab is a large investment bank. As a result there are many departments which can make contacting them a bit more confusing. However, here is some of the main contact information that can help …

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A Reverse Mortgage, Is it Worth it? Retirement financing options for seniors

A reverse mortgage, is it worth it? It is an interesting question. Reverse mortgages are definitely on the rise. There are now many commercials airing on TV stating the merits of getting one. But what is a reverse mortgage? Who is eligible? What are the pros and cons? Is it worth it? What is a …

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EI Benefit Changes September 2021 – Employment Insurance Canada update

There are some EI benefit changes as of September 26, 2021 that are now in effect. Here is a list of them below. EI Benefit Changes September 26, 2021 Workers will now have a uniform hours requirement of working 420 hours to qualify for EI benefits. This will be in place for one year until …

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