Every year thousands of Canadians fall victim to identity theft and fraud. March is Fraud Prevention Month. The good news is, by managing your personal information wisely, cautiously and with awareness of the issue, Canadians can help guard themselves against identity theft and fraud. This is why it is so important for us all to protect our personal information.

For snowbirds looking to make their annual sojourn to southern U.S. climates, this recent weakness in the canuck buck couldn't have come at a worse time. My advice for those who are going to be looking to convert Loonies for greenbacks is to stagger those purchases over the next few months.