Oaken Blog

Recent employment and economic progress reports suggest that the strong growth recorded by the Canadian economy during much of 2018 could be slowing. read more

Bank of Canada interest rate announcements always attract significant media and public attention. That’s because interest rates have an impact on all Canadians. read more

With just a few months to go before the next federal election, the 2019 budget is the government’s last opportunity to table new programs and incentives before Canadians go to the polls. read more

Today’s seniors are putting to rest the myth that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. While the use of handheld devices may be near-universal with younger generations, many seniors are also enthusiastically embracing the digital age, and are no less excited about the benefits of modern technology. read more

With the passing of the Cannabis Act (C-45) earlier this year, Canada now joins Uruguay as only the second country in the world to allow its citizens to use recreational cannabis. read more

When purchasing a new home, the final expenses incurred by the buyer to complete the transfer of ownership are referred to as closing costs. While total closing costs vary by region, many are common across all markets. read more

Everyone knows that in order to maintain a good credit score, you must pay your bills on time. Likewise, most people know that you need to have a good credit score to be approved for loans and other forms of credit. read more