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The Importance of Financially Literacy

The importance of financial literacy cannot be overstated. Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing, and is foundational for your individual financial health and stability. This knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions about your finances, helping you to save adequately, avoid excessive debt, and ensure a comfortable retirement.

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What is the Tax Impact of Borrowing Money in Canada?

Navigating through Canada’s tax regulations can be daunting, especially when it comes to borrowed money. Some common questions that arise are whether you can deduct the interest you pay on a personal loan or a line of credit from your income to reduce your tax payable, and do you need to pay tax on the money you borrow.

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How Does a Business Loan Affect Your Personal Credit?

A business loan can affect your personal credit. Therefore it’s crucial to understand how your business’s financial activities are linked to your personal credit health when assessing the impact of a business loan on your personal credit. Whether a business loan affects your personal credit score or not can depend on various factors, such as the structure of your business and how the loan is guaranteed.

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How Do Personal Loans Impact Your Credit Score?

A personal loan can affect your credit score in several ways – good and bad. Taking out a personal loan isn’t necessarily bad for your credit score. However, it may affect your overall credit score in the short term and make it more difficult to obtain additional credit before the new loan is paid back.

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