Families across Canada can expect their next Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment to be deposited on September 20, 2024. The CCB is a crucial tax-free monthly payment provided by the Government of Canada to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under the age of 18. What Is the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)? Continue reading
Social Security Update: 3 New Changes Coming in September 2024
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to introduce significant changes in September 2024. These changes affect the payment calendar, including the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment, which will be disbursed earlier in August due to a holiday on September 1st. Additionally, beneficiaries will notice an increase in their Social Security payments due to the Continue reading
Old Age Security Payment Coming in September: Check Exact Date & Amount
As September draws to a close, Canadian residents can look forward to receiving their final monthly government payments, including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS). For those eligible, the upcoming OAS payment could amount to hundreds of dollars. What is Old Age Security (OAS)? Old Age Security (OAS) is a monthly Continue reading
New Ontario Express Entry Draw: 1,269 PR Invitations Sent Out!
Today, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,269 provincial nomination invitations through an Express Entry draw under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream. This targeted draw aims to attract skilled healthcare professionals who have expressed their intention to settle in Ontario and possess relevant work experience in one of the 43 specified healthcare occupations. Continue reading
ChatGPT Outage August 15, 2024: Millions of Users Affected
ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot, experienced a significant outage on August 15, 2024, affecting thousands of users worldwide. OpenAI, the company behind the chatbot, acknowledged the issue and assured users they were working diligently to restore service. According to outage tracking website Downdetector, the number of reported problems spiked around 12PM USA (GMT-4). The majority Continue reading
Lotto 649 Draw Results for September 7, 2024
Unfortunately, there was no grand prize winner in the Lotto 649 draw on September 7, 2024. The jackpot will roll over to the next draw. Cash Winners: 131,055 Prize Breakdown: Free Play Winners: 518,677 Check Your Ticket If you purchased a Lotto 649 ticket for the September 7 draw, carefully compare your numbers to the Continue reading
CIBC ETF Investors: ETFs Pay Out in August, Check How Much You Will Receive!
CIBC Asset Management Inc. has just announced the August 2024 cash distributions for its range of CIBC ETFs and ETF Series of the CIBC Fixed Income Pools. If you’re an investor in these ETFs, it’s time to check how much you’ll be receiving! Here’s everything you need to know about the distributions, including the payout Continue reading
Canada Child Benefit Payments Delayed Due to Global IT Outage, Says Federal Government
Impact on Canada Child Benefit Payments The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has initiated the distribution of Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments. However, the federal government has alerted recipients that these payments might experience delays due to a worldwide IT outage that commenced on Friday. CRA’s Response and Government Assurance Minister of National Revenue, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Continue reading
$60 Million Jackpot Lotto Max and MaxMillions Winning Numbers for September 3, 2024
The September 3, 2024, Lotto Max draw has left lottery enthusiasts buzzing, with a massive $60 million jackpot up for grabs alongside multiple MaxMillions prizes. With excitement at an all-time high, here’s a breakdown of the winning numbers and details for those who participated in the draw. Lotto Max Main Draw Winning Numbers: The winning Continue reading
COLA 2024 Increase Now in Effect: Here’s How Much More Social Security Retirees Will Receive This August”
Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) play a crucial role in ensuring that Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation, providing retirees with the financial support needed to cover their monthly expenses. Each year, COLA adjustments are made based on inflation rates to help retirees manage their cost of living. This adjustment is particularly important as it directly Continue reading