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Preparing for a Layoff

Layoffs don’t have to put you in a financial bind. Preparing for losing your job in 7 steps will give you a monetary advantage. read more »
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Building an Income Portfolio

Building an income portfolio that can generate sufficient income to match my income needs and risk tolerance. read more »
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Comparing Credit Card Offers

What are the most important features to look out for when comparing credit card offers? Consider interest rate, annual fee and reward programs. read more »
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Moving, downsizing and simplifying in retirement

More and more Boomer are dealing with issues around moving, downsizing and simplifying either for themselves or for their aging parents. read more »
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Investing tips for group RRSPs and Pensions

Investing your group RRSP or pension is an important task. Here's a few tips to help you make better investment decisions read more »
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Are You Spending Too Much Time On Things That Don’t Matter?

Are you spending too much time on things that don't matter? We tend to focus on small wins but there is only so much you can cut from your budget. read more »
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Pros and Cons of Using a Automatic Financial Tracking Application

I love using the online financial tracking application Mint.com. However, there are always advantages and disadvantages of using programs like these. read more »
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The math of and Indexed Life Annuity

Is it better to get a standard life annuity or an indexed life annuity? read more »
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Don’t Buy More Vehicle than You Need

Just like houses, the same holds true for automobiles... don’t buy more vehicle than you need. We bought too much car, and we paid for our mistake. read more »
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Get Rewarded for Smart Spending

I’ve discovered as I’ve used the TrueEarnings Card from Costco and American Express is that it’s possible to be rewarded for smart spending decisions[...] read more »
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How To Split Your Tax Refund

How will you spend your tax refund? Perhaps you can split your tax refund in a way that satisfies your responsible side and your fun-loving side at t[...] read more »
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Quit Your Job Right: Taking the Next Step in Your Career

Many of us dream about quitting your current job and taking the next step in your career. However, it's important that you quit your job right. read more »
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Creating Retirement Income with Buckets of Money

If you think about creating retirement income with buckets of money, you will realize that the bucket generating income needs to be filled with safe [...] read more »
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How To Save Money On Utility Bills

A concerted effort to save money on utility bills can really help lighten the load if you are finding that your finances a bit stretched just now. read more »
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Tax Withholding: Finding the Sweet Spot

One of the real accomplishments in a financial life is finding the tax withholding sweet spot. Rather than simply trying to increase the size of your[...] read more »
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