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Good High Yield Dividend Stocks are Better Alternatives to Bonds Today

In today's economy bonds may not be a great investment. See why a good high yield dividend stock may be a better investing alternative. read more »
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Three Types of Bonds

Bonds are very popular when stock markets are choppy and because of strong historical returns. There are many different types of bonds. read more »
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Money Can buy happiness

I have come to believe that money CAN buy happiness – you just have to spend it on the right things. read more »
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Starting a New Blog vs Buying an Established Blog

Bloggers with money are buying an already established blogs rather than starting a new blog from scratch, but there are pros and cons to buying a blo[...] read more »
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Budgeting: One Size Doesn’t Fit All Mr. Allen

I’m not someone who needs a new couch every few years. But that doesn’t mean it’s not important to you! And if it is, it should be in your budget! 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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