AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Canada Tax Trap: Americans living in Canada are still getting hit by the IRS’s citizenship-based tax rules, but a “streamlined” catch-up path may help those who missed filings avoid major penalties. Work & Money Pressure: A survey finds 44% of working Canadians are financially stressed, and the cost shows up at work too, with employers losing productivity. AI Privacy & Advice Risks: Meta’s Muse AI agent is drawing backlash over how much it appears to monitor, while separate reporting warns chatbots can steer people into costly financial mistakes. Payments & Banking Tech: SoFi and Mastercard have gone live with stablecoin settlement across SoFi’s card program, signaling more bank-issued crypto in mainstream payments. Household Budgeting: A new DIY financial planning app for Canadians launches ahead of Financial Planning Month, aiming to narrow the advice gap without fees or sharing sensitive data. Travel Savings: Costco Travel is being touted as a cheaper way to rent cars, often including an extra driver at no extra cost. Banking Results: Great Southern Bank reports FY26 profit up 27%, highlighting momentum in lending and deposits.
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