How to Optimize Your Listing on Smarter Loans: A Guide for Lenders
If you’re a lender, you know how tough it can be to stand out in a crowded market. That’s why it’s crucial to optimize your listing on Smarter Loans, the leading loan comparison platform. By strategically creating a robust profile and incorporating video and media, you can differentiate yourself from the competition and attract more customers. Our article offers valuable tips and strategies to help you optimize your listing and reduce costs, so you can stay ahead in the game.
What Is Line 10100 (Or 101) On Your Tax Return?
A fundamental section of your tax return to complete accurately is Line 10100 (formerly specified as 101), which deals with your employment income. Let’s take a look at the details to help you navigate your way around the form.
The 30 Cheapest Places to Live in Canada for 2023
If you’re currently living in one of the areas in Canada that are inflated, you may want to consider looking for a new place. There are plenty of affordable towns and cities in Canada to get in on owning a home. There are some mortgages you may not currently be able to access because you don’t qualify. If you have the freedom to move, you may want to consider it. There are a lot of Canadians that are working remotely now. If you don’t need to live in one of the expensive cities like Vancouver or Toronto, it’s a great opportunity to explore this incredible country.
The Dividend Tax Rate in Canada: What You Need to Know Now
If you live in Canada and are an investor, you can benefit from the dividend tax rate. Why is this exactly? A dividend stock in Canada will share the tax burden with the company you’re investing in. If the company performs well financially because of the money you invested, you get to keep the stock and any future dividend returns. Not only that but you pay less tax on dividend income.
How to build credit for your kids in Canada
During college years, this is the best time to get your kids started on the process of building credit. Once they graduate, credit generally makes getting started easier. Even if they get a good job, it’s going to be at least one year before banks and landlords take them seriously as a responsible adult. There are some things you can do to help them start the process.
Is There a Minimum Credit Score for Renting an Apartment in Canada in 2022?
Most landlords and rental companies check the credit scores of potential tenants as part of their application process. But is there a minimum credit score requirement for renting an apartment in Canada? Here’s what you need to know about credit scores and renting in 2022.
Canada’s Most Popular Digital Bank Accounts Are Here
Most Canadians have at least 1 bank account which they use to save money or to achieve other purposes. You don’t find so many people holding cash anymore. Huge transactions are made via a debit or credit card. Although banking is essential, many Canadians don’t enjoy keeping their money in traditional banks because of the fees involved. So, to help you make better choices with banking and increase your returns, we’ll be looking at Canada’s most popular digital bank accounts for keeping your money safe and increasing your earnings. Click on any of the banks to explore their full profile and start banking.
Gary Schwartz, President of the CLA, Is On a Mission to Bring “Open Banking” to Canada
Canada’s lending ecosystem is often viewed through a fragmented lens, where FinTech companies, financial institutions, and “alternative lenders” each play a unique and distinct role. Gary Schwartz, the president of the Canadian Lenders Association (CLA), however, doesn’t quite see it that way.
Zensurance – Insurance for your small business
Every business owner should have business insurance. Zensurance is an online insurance brokerage determined to help small business owners find the right insurance for them, including general liability insurance, errors and omissions insurance and commercial property insurance.
Canadian Bank Institution Numbers
Across the globe, banks have specific and unique designations – names, numbers, monikers that precisely identify the institution and its place within the financial industry. This is the case in Canada where bank institution numbers work to distinguish banks from one another. Here is a listing of institution numbers (in easy-to-find alphabetical order) for the ten largest Canadian banks.
2020 Canada Tax Filing Deadline
The date to circle on your calendar is April 30th, 2020. For most Canadians, that’s the deadline to file your taxes for the 2019 fiscal year. In this post, we’ll be breaking down all the basics you need to know like what the deadlines are for personal, self-employment and corporate tax filings, what the penalties are for not filing your taxes on time and more!
Wealthsimple: How I am using this robo advisor to invest for long-term
If you’re just starting with your investments, Wealthsimple guides you through the entire process. Similarly, if you are an experienced investor, Wealthsimple gives you multiple diversification options, along with the ability to set custom portfolios. If you need to contact support or require specific services, just reach out to their financial planners at the tap of a button.
How the Canadian Lenders Association is Elevating the Industry From ‘Alternative’ to ‘Innovative’
Little over a year ago, there was no leading voice in the “alternative” lending space in Canada; no industry association to advocate on its behalf or network to help establish and spread best practices. Fortunately, those resources are now available to the industry through the Canadian Lenders Association (CLA), an industry association dedicated […]