Articles

  1. Checking eligibility for Ontario’s senior homeowners’ property tax grantThe Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant helps eligible older homeowners offset part of the property tax paid on their principal residence. It is…
  2. How a Side Hustle Affects EI Benefits and Maternity LeaveA side hustle can provide useful income during pregnancy, parental leave, or a period between jobs. However, money earned from freelance work, online sales,…
  3. How to Apply for the GST/HST Credit After Turning 19Turning 19 can bring new financial responsibilities, including filing your own income tax return and checking whether you qualify for federal benefits. The…
  4. How the Nova Scotia Child Benefit Complements the CCBFamilies in Nova Scotia may receive two child-related benefits through one coordinated federal application: the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and the Nova Scotia…
  5. How rental income can affect your GIS paymentsThe Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) provides monthly, tax-free support to low-income seniors who receive Old Age Security (OAS). Rental income can change…
  6. When Canada’s child benefit payments end at age 18The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is designed to help families with the costs of raising children under 18. Because payments are issued monthly, the end of…
  7. How CPP Survivor Benefits Combine With Your Own CPPWhen a spouse or common-law partner dies, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) may provide a survivor’s pension to the person left behind. This payment is designed to…
  8. How Adding a Spouse’s Income Changes Your Canadian Tax PictureCanadian tax brackets apply to individuals, not directly to households. When spouses or common-law partners file their returns, each person reports their own…
  9. Saskatchewan Shelter Aid for Seniors: How to ApplyMany Saskatchewan seniors need help keeping rent and utilities manageable after retirement. Although people may refer to this support as “shelter aid,”…
  10. How to Use the Child Disability Benefit for Therapy CostsTherapy can be a significant household expense when a child needs speech-language services, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, behavioural support,…