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RRSP vs RESP Accounts

For many young and middle-of-the-road families out there the RRSP vs RESP account debate is a very real one that usually creeps up right around tax t[...] read more »
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How To Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster

When you pay off your mortgage faster, a big part of your household budget will become available to help you achieve your other financial goals. read more »
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Social Media Tools the IRS Uses Help You with Your Taxes

The IRS does recognize that many taxpayers use social media regularly. As a result, you can get helpful tips year-round by taking advantage of the so[...] read more »
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5 Tips for Hiring a General Contractor

Whether you are building, remodeling, or just doing a few home improvements, it can help to hire a general contractor. However, you do need to be car[...] read more »
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What is Contrarian Investing?

One of the terms that you might have come across as an investor is contrarian. In some cases, the savvy contrarian investor can make money by engagin[...] read more »
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Is Prepaid Debit a Good Idea?

In recent months, there has been a lot of discussion about prepaid debit cards. It seems like prepaid debit is everywhere. But what is prepaid debit?[...] read more »
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TD Ameritrade Review: Highly Rated Discount Brokerage

One discount brokerage that stands out among the pack, even with all the other great brokerages out there, is TD Ameritrade . They have great tools, [...] read more »
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7 Roth IRA Mistakes To Avoid

Investing in a Roth IRA isn't rocket science, but investors from all walks of life tend to encounter the same potential pitfalls over and over. Here[...] read more »
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Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Paying credit card interest can hinder your efforts to become debt free. Here are some of the best balance transfer credit cards on the market: read more »
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Should You Charge Your Boomerang Kids Rent?

It's no longer a given that kids will move out on their own when college ends. In fact there's a term for this group - Boomerang Kids. Should you c[...] read more »
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Is a Child's Gift Registry a Good Idea?

Retailers are getting better at helping people shop, aren't they? One great example is a child's gift registry for their birthday. But is it really[...] read more »
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Personal Cheques And Their Alternatives

As I was paying for my rent this month I realized that this is the only time I ever use personal cheques. These things are pretty dated...what do we [...] read more »
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How Young Adults Can Still Thrive Financially

It’s hard to see the silver lining for today’s youth, but luckily there are still plenty of opportunities for young Canadians to thrive financially. read more »
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Can You Afford Your Lifestyle?

We thought that we were living a comfortable lifestyle that we could afford, but we left out several important aspects of a strong financial position[...] read more »
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How Much Are You Earning In Your Bank Account?

Canadians are holding billions of dollars in regular savings and chequing accounts, but how much are you earning in your bank account? read more »
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