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Free Tax Clinics in Markham for 2024 Returns
February marks the start of the tax-filing season, which means it's time to gather all the necessary documents and file your tax return.…
File Your Own Taxes in Canada: 4 Free Tax Software Options
This guide will show you four free tax software available to Canadians and their pros and cons for different tax purposes.
Jumpstart Financial Goals: Budgeting Tips, AI Tools & more
After the holiday season, it's time to reset and plan for your financial wellbeing in 2025 with smart budgeting tools!
Free Tax Clinics in Markham for 2024 Returns
February marks the start of the tax-filing season, which means it's time to gather all the necessary documents and file your tax return.…
File Your Own Taxes in Canada: 4 Free Tax Software Options
This guide will show you four free tax software available to Canadians and their pros and cons for different tax purposes.
Jumpstart Financial Goals: Budgeting Tips, AI Tools & more
After the holiday season, it's time to reset and plan for your financial wellbeing in 2025 with smart budgeting tools!
Helpful Books
Browse books selected by our staff.
Helpful Books
Smart Budgeting (Audio books)
Smart budgeting audiobooks provide practical tips on managing finances, including budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management.
Financial Literacy
This list features a wide range of resources for all ages consisting of financial literacy tips/activities to help you get started on...
Financial Empowerment!
Discover a collection of resources to boost your financial literacy, equipping you with essential tools for informed decision-making.
Finances for Seniors
A book list on achieving financial freedom through budgeting, retirement planning and management, debt elimination, and building ...
Smart Budgeting (Audio books)
Smart budgeting audiobooks provide practical tips on managing finances, including budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management.
Financial Literacy
This list features a wide range of resources for all ages consisting of financial literacy tips/activities to help you get started on...
Financial Empowerment!
Discover a collection of resources to boost your financial literacy, equipping you with essential tools for informed decision-making.
Finances for Seniors
A book list on achieving financial freedom through budgeting, retirement planning and management, debt elimination, and building ...
Online Resources
The business resources contained here can help you launch a brand new business, improve your business processes, and can let you easily find relevant information about your competitors and how you can stick out from the competition.
Helpful Books
Business Collection
Coverage of all business disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, as well as business ...
Entrepreneurship
Provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories for entrepreneurs and business students alike.
Reference Solutions
Provides information on US businesses, Canadian businesses and Canadian households. Searchable by name, phone number, location...
Small Business Reference Source
Current information on all aspects of small business ownership and management.
Career-related resources
Career-related resources
Helpful Books
Micro-credentials Portal
The micro-credentials portal is updated for easy searches on hundreds of Ontario micro-credentials, matching your career interests.
Employment Ontario
A helpful resource for employees and employers. Provides training opportunities, and connects employees to work.
Khan Academy
A non-profit that provides free education. A fantastic resource for upgrading your skills or learning new ones.
Micro-credentials Portal
The micro-credentials portal is updated for easy searches on hundreds of Ontario micro-credentials, matching your career interests.
Employment Ontario
A helpful resource for employees and employers. Provides training opportunities, and connects employees to work.
Khan Academy
A non-profit that provides free education. A fantastic resource for upgrading your skills or learning new ones.
Business Related Resources
Business Related Resources
Helpful Books
Business Development Bank of Canada
Support for Canadian businesses impacted by uncertainty around U.S. tariffs
Trade Commissioner Government of Canada
Resources for Canadian exporters through United States tariff challenges
Credit Counselling Society
CCS provides free credit counselling, low-cost debt solutions, and education to help you manage your money better.
Ontario Securities Commission
OSC provides free, unbiased financial tools—calculators, guides, and courses covering inflation, retirement, investing, and fraud prevention
Business Development Bank of Canada
Support for Canadian businesses impacted by uncertainty around U.S. tariffs
Trade Commissioner Government of Canada
Resources for Canadian exporters through United States tariff challenges
Credit Counselling Society
CCS provides free credit counselling, low-cost debt solutions, and education to help you manage your money better.
Ontario Securities Commission
OSC provides free, unbiased financial tools—calculators, guides, and courses covering inflation, retirement, investing, and fraud prevention
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