COVID-19 related Tops 10 Scams and Frauds
Beware of the frauds and scams happening during COVID-19. Here is a list of the top 10. Protect yourself and educate your friends and family. Stay Safe! Top 10 Frauds and Scams during COVID-19
Date updated: April 16, 2020
Canada Mortgage and Housing (CHMC ) during COVID-19
From Canada Mortgage and Housing- CHMC Our primary focus is the health and safety of our staff and ensuring the continuity of our operations. Here, you’ll find the latest information and resources related to our response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Click here to see how you may be able to access support and resources ,…
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan- Includes for Seniors
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan This includes support for seniors- need ot scroll down to bottom of their page. Also for seniors who are or will be laid off. CLICK HERE TO FIND WHAT YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR
Frauds and Scams- 5 tips during COVID-19
5 Tips to protect yourself from COVID-19 Related Fraud and Scams. Never click on links or attachments in unsolicited or suspicious emails Never give out your personal or financial information by email, text or phone Note that financial institutions like your bank will never ask you to give personal, login or account information by text…
Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Your Finances- Do you qualify for new funding?
CLICK HERE: Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada Inc. With every day that goes by, COVID-19 continues to evolve and change our lives and our world. There is no doubt that all Canadians will see their finances impacted by COVID-19. While the government is stepping in to support those in need, we must all do…
File My Return 2019 FREE from Canada Revenue Agency
Simplify Your Taxes! File my Return is available again during 2019 tax-filing season to individuals who have low income or a fixed income and whose situations remain unchanged from year to year. Eligible individuals ONLY will be able to “File my Return” by simply giving some personal information and answering a series of short questions…
Canadian Foundation for Economic Education
The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) team works to promote and increase the literacy and ability of all Canadians in career development, financial, economic and enterprise. Many seniors have questions about “Managing Your Money in Canada”. CFEE organizes and carries out financial literacy workshops for seniors in partnership with town and smaller city mayors. Contact 1-888-570-7610 toll free…
Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada
The Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada, Inc. can provide you with a debt management plan. Credit counselling services help you manage your finances and get out of debt. While it isn’t easy, with a little bit of help you can live a debt-free life. In addition, CCSAC provides financial education programs at the community level..
Who handles the finances in your household?
Does only one spouse or partner handle the family finances? If only one person knows about the accounts, bills, investments, and taxes, and that person becomes incapacitated, the partner now needs take over in the midst of potential tragedy. Imagine if you’re the finance and bill owner and you die. You not only leave your…
An Advance Care Planning Resource for Accessing Your Rights
The Advance Care Planning Resource aims to help you understand the laws in place in Canada to protect your right to choose the kinds of care you will receive now and in the future. This resource may also help you determine the legal requirements you need to make decisions and plan.