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My Ketchup Taste-Test: Upset! Guess Which Brand Topped Heinz.

I reconvened my panel of experts to sample five ketchup brands, and a surprising winner convincingly beat Heinz. Find out which brand won, and what [...] read more »
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Save Money On Your Driving Costs

Although driving costs have gone up, you can fight back against these escalating expenses and save money on your driving costs. read more »
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Should You Move To Find A Better Job?

This is a question I had to deal with when I was much younger. Just married and blessed with the birth of our first child, my wife and I were a young[...] read more »
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My Best Financial Tool

Take a look at what my best financial tool is and what has had the great impact on my finances. read more »
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Canadian Dollar Gains Against the U.S. Dollar

The Canadian dollar has been showing strength against the U.S. dollar since just before the financial crisis. The loonie could remain in the neighbor[...] read more »
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Registered Education Savings Plans The Saga

A recap of the thrills, chills and spills I dealt with attempting to deal with the RESP programs. read more »
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Get rid of your stuff and grab those tax write-offs for 2010!

You make & save money when you unload your stuff! read more »
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Why We Go Into Holiday Debt

While it’s too late to fix the damage done this year (unless you return all your purchases!), it’s always a good idea to review where you went wrong [...] read more »
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Should I Take Someone to Small Claims Court?

If someone owes you a debt of some kind and isn’t paying up, you’ll want to know how small claims court works in the real world. read more »
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Auto Loan Refinance: Who Should and Who Shouldn’t?

If you are in one of the following situations, you should consider refinancing. read more »
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Why Choosing Debit or Credit Is Like Picking Salad Dressing

Do you get that deer-in-the-headlights reaction when you get to the checkout counter and are confronted with the dreaded “debit or credit” question? [...] read more »
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What If The Staycation Was Here to Stay?

In 2009 we pronounced staycation was the buzzword of 2008. And in early 2010, we said 2009 was the year of the staycation. What will happen in 2011? [...] read more »
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How To Get A Better Deal: Negotiate Or Be Ready To Walk Away

Finding a better deal than the one you already have may mean that you'll have to negotiate with your service provider, or be willing to walk away wh[...] read more »
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Does Making More Money Make You Rich?

When it comes to measuring financial progress, many of us figure that if we could just have more money, then we’d be rich. But does making more money[...] read more »
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Do You Have Home-Based Business Insurance?

When you are running a home-based business, it is easy to assume that your homeowner’s policy covers whatever happens. This, however, is not always t[...] read more »
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