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How Much Will That Traffic Ticket Cost You?

Whether it’s for speeding, reckless driving, or blowing through a stop sign, it can cost you. When you receive a ticket for a traffic violation you a[...] read more »
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Should You Take the Home Office Deduction?

When you work from home you may have the option to take a tax deduction for the business use of your home. The home office deduction can be useful, b[...] read more »
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Are You TRULY Living Within Your Means?

You probably know that the key to financial success is living within your means. The question, though, is this: Are you truly living within your mean[...] read more »
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Financial Literacy Is A Lifelong Pursuit

Out of 30 Task Force recommendations, the most obvious one calls for financial literacy to be taught as part of the school curriculum across Canada. read more »
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Summer Vacation: Boost Your Travel Rewards

Summer vacation season is right around the corner. Here's how you can boost your travel rewards while you plan your next holiday. read more »
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How Big Should A Car Down Payment Be?

Most of us need to have a reliable car to get from point A to point B. But how much of a down payment should we put down when buying a car? 10? 20%? [...] read more »
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Financial Psychology: Buying and Selling Houses

When I bought my first house, it was near the top of a housing cycle (not a bubble), so it was fairly expensive (but interest rates were still high a[...] read more »
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What is Value Investing?

Instead of looking only at the price of a stock, a value investor looks at the company’s long-term fundamentals and decides whether or not that stock[...] read more »
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Which Airlines Have Seats Open for Your Rewards?

Ideaworks released their annual Switchfly Overall Reward Seat Availability Survey. See which airline miles and points programs faired best. read more »
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What’s the Big Deal about a Credit Card Balance Transfer?

Chances are that you have heard about balance transfers. You can move your balance from one credit card to another. But what’s the big deal? Why woul[...] read more »
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How to Have an Organic Garden Even If You Rent

Growing your own garden is a great way to save money while also making sure you're eating fresh and healthy food. But just because you're a renter [...] read more »
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Canadian Dividend Stocks: Brookfield Renewable

There are a number of Canadian companies purporting to be sustainable right now, and many of these companies even pay dividends. Many investors are l[...] read more »
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How Much Do I Need to Retire?

One of the most pressing questions many people ask is this: How much do I need to retire? Trying to decide how much you need to retire isn’t particul[...] read more »
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Top 10 Rejected Lottery Slogans

A collection of funny lottery slogans that were rejected because they're just a little too accurate. read more »
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Where to Find Help with Household Budgeting

You need some sort of spending plan to help you direct your resources. Here are some resources to help you with your household budgeting. read more »
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