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2026: The “Year of Consequences” for Canadian Trade
Back in January 2025, economists were already calling 2026 the “Year of Tariff Consequences” for Canada. Now that we are well into that year, we can see what actually happened — and what it means for your household budget.
TFSA CONTRIBUTION FOR 2026 HITS $7000
Opening a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) in Canada is one of the simplest ways to keep more of what your money earns. Here is why so many Canadians use one — and what to know for 2026.
The Difference Between Dividend and Interest Income
In Canada, not all investment income is taxed the same way. Two dollars of investment income can leave you with very different tax bills depending on whether those dollars arrived as interest or as dividends. Here is the difference, in plain language.
