Whether your child dreams of becoming a doctor, a teacher, a lawyer, or an astronaut, higher education opens many doors. However, post-secondary education often comes with a hefty price tag. As of 2024, the average undergraduate tuition in Canada cost $7,360 – a figure which doesn’t include textbooks, food, or housing. Fortunately, saving for your...
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VinFast – the new player in EV market, the compelling choice for new car consumers
Attractive offers, a growing retail network, and customer-centric policies have made VinFast a compelling choice for EV enthusiasts in the U.S. automotive market. New-car shoppers in the U.S. are grappling with record-high costs, making vehicle ownership increasingly out of reach for many. Recent data from Edmunds shows that the average monthly payment for a new...
5 Ways to Make a Difference Through Virtual Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to give back, uplift those around you, and connect with your community. Being a volunteer can also help you find a new passion, expand your network, and clarify your purpose in life. Virtual volunteering is a great alternative to more traditional volunteer opportunities if you can’t commit to or you...
Five Tips for Proper Healing and Recovery After Dental Implants
Dental implants are incredibly safe and highly effective for replacing missing teeth, thanks to modern technologies, pain management methods, and surgical techniques. However, the recovery process is fairly long and consists of several stages. Successful healing requires some care on your part to ensure no issues arise as the implant integrates. This article provides five tips for...
Future-Proof your Home Savings: How an FHSA can Help you Beat Rising Housing Costs
The high costs of owning a home in Canada are no secret. Interest rates hit a 20-year high in 2024, leaving first-time homebuyers in a tricky position. Fortunately, the Canadian government has introduced tax-advantaged plans called first home savings accounts (FHSAs) to make saving for a home easier, even in the face of changing housing...
FHSA Hacks: How to Maximize your First Home Savings Faster
A first home savings account (FHSA) is a registered plan that can help Canadians save for their first home, tax-free. First-time buyers can make tax-deductible contributions to the account up to the annual limit, with a lifetime cap of $40,000. Funds grow in the account tax-free, and withdrawals for a home purchase are also tax-free....
OneMain Financial: Why Personal Loans are a Good Option in an Emergency
At some point in everyone’s life, an emergency will crop up that requires immediate financial attention. This might be a car repair that needs to be taken care of right away, an unexpected trip to the hospital, or any other type of unforeseen expense. When this happens, it’s important to have a Plan B –...
5 Ways to Cope with a Critical Illness
Receiving a critical illness diagnosis can be a shock. Your life may dramatically change with just a few words. Your care team creates a treatment plan to resolve the condition, if possible, but that doesn’t eliminate the stress and worry. Fortunately, following some coping strategies can help you process the news and life changes more easily....
BHG Financial: Beyond the White Coat: Financial Tools for Modern Physicians
Physicians train for years to treat patients, yet they’ll need to be self-educated when it comes to managing their finances. Luckily, there are financial tools, from loans to software, that can help support a modern physician. Here are five tools for physicians to explore whether they remain practitioners or make the leap to business owners....
5 Ways Daycare Prepares Your Child for Kindergarten
Daycare makes it possible for busy parents across DMV to balance work and other responsibilities with the reassurance that their kids are cared for in a safe, supportive environment. But the benefits of quality daycare don’t end when you pick your child up at the end of the day. Daycare can also set your kid...