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With the advent of self-filing software, the majority of people are able to file their own taxes without professional guidance, or the cost that goes along with it. But the key is understanding when to recruit extra help.
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Tax return software makes filing easy, but knowing when to hire a professional is key

Economists say inflation likely flared up again in February amid higher gasoline prices, reinforcing the expectation that the journey back to two per cent inflation will be a bumpy one.
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Higher gas prices: Economists expect inflation rate ticked up above 3 per cent last month

Thirty years ago, a large percentage of the population didn’t care about their credit. The only reason credit was important was if you were getting a mortgage on a home or financing a new vehicle.
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6 most common credit score myths debunked

Got injured using a new medical device? Did a grocery store product make you sick? Bought a defective plumbing tool that caused major damage? CTVNews.ca asked class-action lawyers about consumer rights and what they should do when things go wrong.
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Should you sue? Advice from class-action lawyers

Title fraud refers to when the ownership or title of a property is fraudulently changed or documents are forged to allow a fraudster to illegally sell or refinance the property. The issue gained prominence last year amid two Toronto police investigations in which homes were allegedly listed for sale without the owners’ knowledge, including one where the home was sold.
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Homeowners, realtors should take steps to protect against title fraud: experts

A report filed in Quebec Superior Court details the reasons behind the financial troubles that led the parent company of the Just for Laughs comedy festivals to cancel its flagship event and seek protection from its creditors.
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Series of costly losses in 2023 contributed to Just for Laughs insolvency: report

Content creators say a ban would hurt countless people and businesses that rely on TikTok for a significant portion of their income, while also arguing TikTok has become an unrivaled platform for dialogue and community.
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TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized

Federal prosecutors asked a New York judge on Friday to sentence FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to between 40 and 50 years in prison for cryptocurrency crimes they described as a ‘historic fraud.’
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Cryptocurrency fraud: Prosecutors seek up to 50 years in prison for Sam Bankman-Fried

Tesla has settled a long running lawsuit by a Black former factory worker who claimed he was subjected to severe racial harassment, according to a court filing on Friday, as the electric carmaker faces a series of other discrimination lawsuits.
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Tesla settles race bias lawsuit by Black former worker after US million verdict

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in February climbed 14 per cent compared with January.
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February housing starts increased 14% from January: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp