Anne Marie Saroli, Mobile Investment Consultant at CIBC
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With the 2020 tax season behind us, the focus should now turn to how to minimize taxes on investment income for 2021. As CIBC's Jamie Golombek explains, a good place to start is ensuring your TFSA is fully topped up.

Experts say there are simple habits people can practice in the morning that will that have a profound influence on how they feel throughout the day. Here are five strategies to consider:

You don't have to be a crafting expert to create beautiful DIY crafts to dress up your home. All you need? An extra hour and a few simple supplies.

Put your money to work and help you achieve your financial goals with this key investing habit.

The global economy will enjoy its strongest growth on record over the next four quarters, as the recovery continues from the deepest recession since World War II. Watch more here:

If your produce drawer is overflowing with vegetables, think outside the box; skip the salad and add them to your favourite dessert! Here are 10 ideas.

Use LinkedIn Pages to generate brand awareness with like-minded professionals and create credibility for your small business.

As supply remains tight in the Canadian housing market, a recent CIBC survey finds that most homeowners say the pandemic has not changed their intentions of staying put. Many are choosing to use their accumulated savings to renovate their current property.

While many items that worry Canadians such as: the capital gains inclusion rate, a tax on principal residence and a wealth tax were absent from the federal budget, Jamie Golombek talks through what was included and what's relevant to individual Canadians.

When governments eventually look to tap new sources of revenue to deal with the fiscal fallout from the pandemic, here are four areas where average Canadian investors should keep a close eye:

We have the opportunity now to transition online learning from something done purely out of necessity to a truly powerful educational training tool.

Does your lawn have bald spots that need repair? Here are some easy steps for patching or seeding those problem areas and getting the lush lawn you're after.

In addition to the many distractions of our modern age, we also have myriad physical and existential distractions of a pandemic. Our brains often feel tired before we even get out of bed. What, if anything, can we do to lessen these distractions?

The next time the pull of your sofa is stronger than your computer, try these tips to increase your productivity this winter and beyond.

A survey finds 4-in-10 Canadians do not have a financial plan. With November being Financial Literacy Month, there is no time like now to get started. Together, let's review your financial plan and develop a personalized strategy. Contact me today.

As companies continue to race against the clock to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, learn more about the process and the latest timeline on when one may be available.

For a quick household monthly budgeting plan, use the CIBC Budget Calculator. Check it out here:

A survey showed that, collectively, companies in the mining, oil and gas sector expect to slash capital spending on tangible assets by a whopping 27% this year, the single largest contributor to the overall 9.5% drop foreseen for the economy as a whole.

We are seeing conferences and events move to a virtual experience. Similarly, video conferencing is becoming the new norm as people work from home (or host a Friday happy hour!) How have you been staying connected? Is there a favourite app or feature you enjoy using?

How can leaders help their employees maintain some semblance of a "normal" work-life blend? Five executives offer the strategies they're implementing to promote good habits in a remote work world.

Change is inevitable, but it’s not out of your control. Here are three strategies to help you become your desired future self.

Fall produce isn't just gorgeous, it's also nutrient-packed. And it turns out that many all-star autumn ingredients are great for the most important muscle in your bodyyour heart.

Now is the time to get serious about your personal growth. Consider these 10 things to help you make a commitment to improve your skill set.

Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get into the spooky-season spirit than with some much needed Halloween traditions. But what's better than good old-fashion traditions? Long-lost ones.

To help Canadians with retirement planning amidst the pandemic, CIBC is hosting a free webinar (in English and French) featuring a number of financial experts on November 3rd, 2020. For more information and to register, visit the website here.

Canada's real estate market is as diverse as its population, and there are some really affordable locations out there. Even if you're single, it's entirely possible to own a house in some cities. See more here:

Whether retirement is in your near future or you're living in retirement today, you probably have a lot on your mind. Join Tax & Estate Planning expert Jamie Golombek and VP of CIBC Financial and Investment Advice, Carissa Lucreziano, to learn a number of strategies to help you create a plan that will allow you to reach your retirement goals. Reserve your spot now! #RetirementPlanning #CIBCStayingTheCourse

Buying a house can be an exciting, but complex process. So when you embark on your journey, one of your first stops should be familiarizing yourself with the lingo.

Gather the children, carve the family pumpkin, whip up some treats, and settle in for one of these family-friendly Halloween flicks!

Learn how working with a team of advisors can help you plan for and reach your retirement goals.

We could all use a little more happiness in our lives during these stressful times. Here are some ways to cultivate it at work and at home.