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The Financial Empowerment Initiative is proud to offer a free in-person tax clinic in Calgary to support individuals and families with modest incomes. Our clinics are designed to help community members file simple tax returns and access important government benefits and credits. The Calgary clinic will run from March 3 to April 30, 2026. Clinic…

The Financial Empowerment Initiative is pleased to offer our annual free tax clinic to support individuals and families with modest incomes. Our goal is simple: to make sure members of our community can file their taxes on time and access the benefits and credits they are entitled to. Our tax clinic runs from March 5…

Many people today are doing their best but still feel like their money disappears too quickly. Rising costs have made budgeting more important than ever. Here are a few simple habits that can help: Know where your money goes Start by tracking expenses for one month. Many people are surprised by what they discover. Start…

Credit can feel confusing, especially if nobody ever explained how it works. Some people are told to avoid credit completely, while others fall into trouble because they were never taught how to manage it properly. Credit is simply your financial reputation. It shows lenders how reliable you are when borrowing money. Here are some simple…

One of the most common things we hear is: “I didn’t work much last year, so I didn’t bother filing.” Unfortunately, this decision can actually cost people money. Filing your taxes is not just about paying the government. For many people, it is actually how the government determines what support you qualify for. When you…

Tax season comes around every year, yet many people still feel unprepared when it arrives. At the Financial Empowerment Initiative, we meet people every year who delay filing simply because they feel overwhelmed or unsure about what they need. The truth is, filing your taxes can be much easier when you know what to expect….