Financial management

Sound finances
This section touches on the 4 cornerstones of your financial health:
- A well-structured budget, paired with a good dose of self-discipline and perseverance
- Tax credits and benefits you're entitled to
- How to handle certain life events
- How to spot and avoid fraud
5 steps to organizing your financing
Regain control of your finances
5 steps—and tools—to help you save and find financial peace of mind.
Assessing your financial situation
Is your net worth positive or negative?
To know exactly what you have and what you owe, list your assets and liabilities in 3 easy steps.
Buying a home
With careful planning, you can make your dream come true
There are several things to consider between the time you start thinking about taking the leap and the day you become a homeowner. To have an accurate financial picture of what to expect, follow this guide.
Going on a trip
For a worry-free vacation
You've been thinking about this trip for awhile. But before you go, there are 5 things you need to check on to make sure your trip is hassle-free.
3 steps to drawing up a monthly budget
A clear snapshot of your expenses and your income
Drawing up a monthly budget will help you know exactly what goes in your pockets and what goes out. It's also a good habit to adopt if you want to know how much financial leeway you have.
Having a child
Adjust your budget and your priorities
Your monthly budget must now include a new entry: baby expenses. You also have to ensure your family's financial stability. Here's a 3-step action plan.
Losing a loved one
The administrative and financial aspects of death
To avoid being overwhelmed by everything there is to do when a loved one passes away, here's how to look after the basic elements in 5 steps.
Getting divorced or separated
Major financial consequences
You find out it's over. So that you don't have any additional stress at an already difficult time, here's how to take care of your finances in 5 steps.
Our tips
For your budgetary resolutions to work, you have to keep a close eye on your money. This section features information and practical tips to help you make the most informed financial decisions possible.
- Why some budgets don't work
- Unexpected windfall: invest or spend?
- Beware of online fraud
- Minimizing your risk of identity theft
- Choosing the best account for you and your spouse
- Remembering start-up costs when buying a home
- Tax-deductible moving expenses
- Deducting expenses related to a building
- Converting non-deductible interest
- Tax credits for home-support services