Articles

  1. Updating Your Marital Status With CRA Without Benefit DelaysA change in relationship status can affect Canadian benefits, tax credits and income-tested payments. Whether you marry, begin living common-law, separate or…
  2. How the Canada Learning Bond Helps Low-Income Families SaveThe Canada Learning Bond (CLB) is a government contribution designed to help eligible low-income families build education savings for a child. The money is…
  3. How Canadian families can access dental support for childrenThe Canada Dental Benefit was a temporary federal payment designed to help eligible families cover dental costs for children under 12. It supported services…
  4. What Happens to Your CPP If You Keep Working Past 65Turning 65 does not automatically stop your Canada Pension Plan payments or require you to leave the workforce. You can continue earning employment income,…
  5. How OAS Clawback Thresholds Affect Your Monthly PaymentsOld Age Security can provide a useful monthly income floor for eligible Canadians, including people who have retired overseas. However, higher income can…
  6. How The Guaranteed Income Supplement Top-Up Works For Single SeniorsFor a single senior in Canada, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can provide essential monthly support alongside the Old Age Security (OAS) pension. It is…
  7. How to Estimate Your Canada Child Benefit for a Newborn in 2026The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment for eligible families caring for children under 18. For a newborn, the amount depends mainly on…
  8. Medical Expenses, GIS And CCB: What Changes And What Does NotMedical costs can place serious pressure on a household budget, particularly for seniors, families with children, and people managing ongoing treatment. In…
  9. When a Benefit Payment Goes to a Closed Bank AccountA payment sent to a bank account that has already been closed is usually not lost permanently. In most cases, the financial institution rejects the deposit and…
  10. How The New Dental Care Plan Works With Provincial CoverageCanada’s Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal programme designed to help eligible residents pay for dental services. It sits alongside, rather than…