Your social insurance number is one of your most important documents you have when you live in Canada. That’s why we’re reviewing when to use this special number, and some of the best ways to keep this information safe.

We’re talking about credit reports and how to read them, and how credit bureaus calculate your credit score with Myra Lucia from the CUA! This is important to know since banks use credit scores to make a decision on a loan request. Landlords can also use your credit score to decide if you are the right tenant.

Many Canadians file their taxes as soon as the season starts. Now that’s some organization! We’ll talk a little more about filing early later in this blog. For others that don’t usually file early, now is still a good time to think about the important documents you need to be able to file your taxes.