by Julie Dugas | Apr 24, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
In addition to coping with the very real and serious threat to our health and wellbeing thanks to COVID-19, we’re now also facing the added stress of protecting ourselves against fraudulent schemes related to the pandemic. Deceptive practices tend to transpire...
by Julie Dugas | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog, Finance
The world as we know it has drastically changed. Most of us are staying home – not by choice, but through necessity. The financial and emotional strain associated with COVID-19 is very real – coping with the unnerving situation, trying to stay positive and finding...
by Julie Dugas | Apr 10, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
As part of the ongoing effort to assist Canadians facing negative financial effects from COVID-19, the federal government has granted an extension for filing your taxes. The due date for personal tax filing has been extended from April 1st to June 1st, 2020,...
by Julie Dugas | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Mortgage
It’s a harsh reality that COVID-19 has left many people facing significant financial hardship. In an effort to alleviate some of this burden, the government is working at all levels to provide relief measures to assist those who are most vulnerable. Many...
by Julie Dugas | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Over the past few weeks, the world as we know it has been changing at a rapid pace. Phrases like ‘self-isolation’, ‘social distancing’ and ‘flattening the curve’ have become a part of our daily lingo. We’re being asked to stay home, schools and attractions are closed,...