By Carla Hindman PRIDE Financial Columnist Whether you call it Victoria Day or May-Two-Four, the May Long Weekend symbolizes the beginning of summer for Canadians. Spring cleaning is done, taxes are filed, the white pants are out and thoughts ...
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By Carla Hindman PRIDE Financial Columnist Millennials, also known as Generation Y, refers to people born between the years of 1980 and the early 2000s. Known as the “me, me, me” generation, millennials are the first group to grow up ...
Read More »US Court Convicts Jamaican Involved In Lottery Scam
BISMARCK, North Dakota, CMC – A court in the United States, on Thursday convicted Sanjay Williams, 25, a Jamaican, for his role in a Jamaican lottery scam. Williams who was found guilty of conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering, could ...
Read More »How Extreme Self-Confidence Can End Up Working Against Entrepreneurs
The entrepreneurial spirit may be taking a hit these days. Studies show members of the Millennial generation appear less interested than previous generations in starting their own businesses, preferring instead to find work with established companies. In 1989, 11.6 percent ...
Read More »Moving To Canada? Plan Ahead For Homeownership
By Jon McKay Pride Mortgage Columnist If you have a job awaiting you on Canadian soil, it’s possible to also secure the purchase of a home if you plan ahead and connect with professionals before you even begin packing. The ...
Read More »4 Tips For Creating Your Financial Legacy Now
Many Baby Boomers Are Leaving Their Life’s Work to Chance, Says Family-Oriented Investment Advisor Half of all Americans with children do not have a legal will, according to an extensive survey done by the legal service Rocket Lawyer. “While the ...
Read More »Don’t Let These Financial Blunders Leave Your Wallet Empty
Financial Literacy Month Is A Good Time To Get Your Fiscal House In Order To err is human, but when mistakes affect your pocketbook, it’s not exactly divine. Don’t feel alone if you’ve committed a financial blunder, though. Two-thirds of ...
Read More »Beware Of Mortgage Or Title Fraud
By Jon McKay Pride Mortgage Agent In a time where identity theft and Ponzi schemes are plastered across the daily news, the last thing you want to worry about is yet another way to lose your hard-earned money. But as ...
Read More »Tax Time To-Do List
By Carla Hindman Director of Financial Education, Visa Canada Tax time always brings a flurry of feelings – confusion (about how to prepare and file your return), annoyance (at having to find and sort all your tax documents!), and excitement ...
Read More »How To Start A New Business
NC – If you have some creative ideas for a brand new business, the first step is to find reliable information so you know exactly what is involved. Here are some helpful tips to make your vision a reality: Start ...
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