Lisa Rennie

Expert Contributor at Loans Canada

Lisa has been working as a personal finance writer for more than a decade, creating unique content that helps to educate Canadian consumers in the realms of real estate, mortgages, investing and financial health. For years, she held her real estate license in Toronto, Ontario before giving it up to pursue writing within this realm and related niches. Lisa is very serious about smart money management and helping others do the same.

Loans Canada Articles Written By Lisa Rennie

H&R Block Review

By Lisa Rennie
Published on February 22, 2024

Filing taxes can be complicated. Thankfully, tax software like H&R Block exists. Check out our review on H&R Block tax software.

Ontario Staycation Tax Credit

By Lisa Rennie
Published on July 13, 2022

Did you know you can claim 20% of vacation expenses using the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit?

How To Pay Your Income Taxes With A Credit Card

By Lisa Rennie
Published on March 27, 2024

If you’d like to pay your taxes using a credit card, you’ll need to use a third-party service provider like Plastiq or PaySimply.

Do You Need A T4E Slip To File Your Taxes?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on March 1, 2024

Have you received your T4E slip? Find out who gets one and how to report it on your income tax return.

How To Apply For Maternity Leave In Canada

By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 10, 2021

To help with the financial burden of having a baby, new parents should apply for Employment Insurance Maternity Leave (EI).

Canada Tax Reviews

By Lisa Rennie
Published on March 13, 2024

Wondering if you have any unclaimed cash with the CRA? Canada Tax Reviews can help you recover unclaimed tax credits from previous years.

Does Canada Have Universal Basic Income?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on March 8, 2023

Wondering if Canada has Universal Basic Income (UBI)? Learn about how UBI would work in Canada and its perks and potential drawbacks.

Federal Budget 2023: The Grocery Rebate

By Lisa Rennie
Published on March 30, 2023

With inflation increase the cost of living including groceries, the government has proposed a one-time grocery rebate for 2023.

Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure In Canada: An Alternative To Foreclosure

By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 11, 2024

A deed in lieu of foreclosure is when you agree to voluntarily hand over the deed to your home to the lender instead of going through a foreclosure.

How To Protect Yourself From Email Money Transfer Fraud?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on August 27, 2021

Learn about the various scams going around and how to safely conduct money transfers online to avoid becoming a victim of an email money transfer scam...