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Learning to Budget (and sticking to it)

A recent survey by Credit Canada Solutions, shows that for the most part, Canadians are really struggling with budgets. In fact, 76% of Canadians know they spend too much money and don’t know how to curb frivolous spending. With debt levels already on the rise in our country, it’s time to refocus on managing our money so we can achieve better credit, and our financial goals, easier. “The repercussions of constantly going out and spending money on vices or things you don’t want or need are dangerous over time,” says Laurie Campbell, CEO of Credit Canada Debt Solutions. [From Financial Post article] January is the…

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8 Jan 2014

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Money’s on the Mind in 2014

January is the month to make resolutions, and while you might think things like vacations and weight loss…

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26 May 2013

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3 of Canada’s top banking execs...

At a time when headlines speak of Canada’s housing market on the verge of a crash, 3 top…

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22 Jan 2014

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Bank of Canada hands tied

As you know, your variable rate mortgage, line of credit and/or student loans are all based on the…

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10 Jun 2013

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The Origin Of Father’s Day

After Anna Jarvis successfully introduced Mother’s Day in the US in 1908, a woman named Sonora Dodd decided…

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15 Jan 2014

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Recap: CREB 2014 Forecast

The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), held its 2014 Forecast today, and if you missed it—lots of great…

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6 May 2013

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Loyalty doesn’t pay when it comes...

Consumers who renew without asking questions are being taken advantage of. Your loyalty to your bank is costing…

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2 Jan 2014

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2013: Mortgage Year in Review

With rate changes, economic factors south of the border and natural disasters boosting home sales in Calgary, 2013…

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4 Dec 2013

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Who are the first-time homebuyers?

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released figures that give us an idea of what the…

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18 Dec 2013

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Avoid Holiday Debt Hangovers

A lot of Canadians plan to pay for Christmas presents this year with credit, but unless you have…

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15 May 2013

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Amortization cap will upset investors

I came across a great article by Canadian Real Estate Wealth titled Investors could be hardest hit by…

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2 Jun 2013

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Bank of Canada remains sidelined

As you know, all variable rate mortgages, lines of credit and/or student loans are all based on the…

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11 Dec 2013

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What to do if you’re behind on...

Your home is one of the biggest financial investments you’ll make, but sometimes financial difficulty can come your…

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