• Don’t get taken in by event ticket scams

    Don’t get taken in by event ticket scams
    At long last, the FIFA World Cup has kicked off in cities across North America. If you’re not fazed by single-ticket prices in the four figures, may we offer a word of caution: stalwart footy fans are not the only ones attracted to events like this. So are scam artists. Cyber-criminals love big-ticket, high-demand events, whether it be between national soccer teams or a Taylor Swift concert. When people think this is their chance to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience, their decision
  • Moving to the U.S.? Don’t rush to convert your Canadian portfolio

    Moving to the U.S.? Don’t rush to convert your Canadian portfolio
    For many Canadians relocating to the United States, one of the first financial questions that surfaces is whether they should convert their Canadian investments into U.S. dollars. The answer is usually no, and acting too quickly can cost you more than you might expect.The instinct to “go American” makes sense but can be expensiveWhen London accepted a new job opportunity in Seattle, he assumed one of the first things he would need to do was convert his Canadian investment portfolio i