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Invest in Gold-Is It a Good Investment?

A lot of investors continue asking if they should invest in gold and if gold is a good investment. A neat visual summary of investing in gold. read more »
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Cost Basis Reporting - Free From Broke

Cost basis reporting is an important concept to understand when you are selling investments as it can affect what you pay in taxes. See how new rules[...] read more »
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Taking CPP early: the new breakeven points

Determining whether taking CPP early makes sense or not depends on the math of calculating the breakeven points. read more »
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Should you keep your winners and sell your losers?

If you practice keep your winners and sell your losers, you are in fact buying high and selling low which is the opposite of the one strategy that gu[...] read more »
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Become Debt Free – Personal Finance Basics

Why should you become debt free? What's the best way of paying off debt? Should you use a debt snowball method or lump payments on the highest inter[...] read more »
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Marriott Rewards Credit Card Review

The Marriott Rewards credit card is meant specifically for those who want to earn free stays at Marriott hotels (and at Ritz-Carlton hotels). read more »
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Miles By Discover Credit Card Review

One of the travel cards available today is the Miles by Discover credit card, which includes a generous rewards program and signing bonus. read more »
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Have Student Loans Contributed to the Rise in the Cost of College?

One of the big issues debated recently is whether or not a four-year degree is worth the cost. The cost of education continues to rise at a pace that[...] read more »
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Scam Alert: Tax Time Frauds

Scams have become so prevalent that you can practically follow a schedule of scams based on the time of year. This time of year, it is time to start [...] read more »
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Investing Terms: Growth Stocks and Value Stocks

As you formulate an investing strategy, make sure you understand the difference between growth stocks and value stocks. read more »
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Games that Teach Your Kids About Money

Chances are that your kids don’t want to listen to you lecture about how to manage money. Indeed, you have a better chance if you can show your child[...] read more »
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Stocks with the Best Dividend Growth

One of our favorite dividend lists that we build for our premium top dividend members is the dividend growth list. To qualify for this list a stock [...] read more »
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Book Review: Tackling the Taxman

This is an unsolicited review of an interesting book that I took out of the Ottawa Public Library. If you are a resident of Ottawa you should support[...] read more »
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Customize Your Resume For Your Profession

The days of the one-size-fits-all resume are long gone. If you are looking for a career in the Accounting, IT, Engineering, Sales, Nursing or Educati[...] read more »
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Canada Pension Plan: Understanding CPP

The Canada Pension Plan is a key part of retirement planning for many Canadians, and contrary to popular belief, the CPP appears to be sustainable. read more »
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