In 2017, Reza Zarisfi lost his job working at Mr. Lube and was having trouble finding employment. With his Employment Insurance benefits about to run out and little success on the job search front, Reza shared that “it was a pretty dark, scary place. It wasn’t great.” Reza found out about Momentum through a friend who was a plumber and thought that Reza would be… Read more
The Canada Food Price Report predicts that the average family will pay an extra $487 more on groceries in 2020 than they did last year. The report outlines a 4-6% increase in the cost of meat, a 2-4% increase for seafood, vegetables and restaurant meals, a 1.5-3.5% rise in the cost of fruit and a 1-3% increase to dairy products. This may seem like a… Read more
Now that we have finished the holiday season it is a good time to think about our personal savings. The spirit of generosity and gift giving in the holiday season is wonderful though it can often create stress by draining our bank accounts. The start of the new year is a good time to develop a budget and confirm your savings plan – plus… Read more
A new year brings new opportunities to set goals and create resolutions. While some commit to hitting the gym more often, breaking a bad habit, or creating more work-life balance, getting in better financial shape can be one of the best goals to bring you peace of mind in the year ahead. Getting your finances “in shape” is important, and there’s no better time to… Read more
