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Tradeking and Zecco to Merge - More Capabilities, Same Great Pricing

Online brokers TradeKing and Zecco have announced that they will be merging. See more about the merger. read more »
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Seven Ways to Improve Your Resume with Travel

Travel can be a thrilling adventure or a much needed relaxing getaway. But traveling can be so much more than that. Here are seven ways to improve yo[...] read more »
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Budget Buster: Home Gym or Health Club?

We have been discussing our workout options, either buy some exercise equipment or join a health club. Which option is more budget friendly? read more »
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How Much Money Do I Need To Retire?

Wondering how much money do I need to retire? These quick retirement calculations can help you find out what you need to retire in Canada. read more »
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4 Simple Steps for Managing Finances After College

If you’re one of the lucky ones, you don’t have loans, but you’re still strapped for cash since it all went toward your education. read more »
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Tax Free Trading Account: an upgraded TFSA

Last year, I put my TFSA into a principal protected mutual fund that tracked the index.
This year, I thought I would do something different. read more »
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Return of Premium Life Insurance Policies Pros and Cons

Several years ago, I had a client that was interested in purchasing a return of premium insurance policy. At the time I wasn’t really aware on how th[...] read more »
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TFSA (Tax Free Savings Accounts) Basics

If you are a 20something and are in school and aren’t making that much money (aka you’re not getting taxed to the nines), you should think about cont[...] read more »
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5 Money Leaks That Are Draining Your Wallet

Most people waste money without even realizing it. Don’t let these common money leaks drain your budget dry. read more »
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Great Canadian Rebates: Save Money Shopping Online

Recently I’ve discovered Great Canadian Rebates, which is a one stop source that was made for Canadians to save money shopping online. read more »
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Buying Life Insurance Online Has Never Been Easier - Term Life Insurance

If you want to buy life insurance online, you no longer have to worry about safety and security, and you’ll find that more options, knowledge, and se[...] read more »
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72(t) Early Distribution Rules From Your 401k or IRA

If you are in the financial position to retire early, and have a bulk of your assets in retirement accounts, then 72(t) may be of help to you. Let’s [...] read more »
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Do You Qualify for Unemployment Benefits?

Even though the economy is showing signs of improvement, they aren’t large signs, and unemployment remains stubbornly high. Unemployment benefits hav[...] read more »
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Is mortgage interest tax deductible?

One of the ways that the government, since 1913, has encouraged home ownership is with the help of the mortgage interest tax deduction. This is an it[...] read more »
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What is an IPO?

Many people are wondering what, exactly, an IPO is. When you understand this, you have a better chance of figuring out whether or not getting in on a[...] read more »
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