31 May 2018

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Short on money? Check these culprits

When the weather is nice, patios and vacation time can be tempting. If you find yourself struggling to scrounge together some money for summertime fun, you may want to look into these common culprits of savings. Coffees: I don’t think it’s any secret we’re all keeping companies like Starbucks in (hefty) business, with our caffeine addictions. But if you don’t want to brew your own coffee at home or the office, at least opt for plain coffee at the cafe. You’d be amazed at how much you save just by opting out of those $5 – $6 drinks every day. Eating Out: many of us…

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15 Feb 2018

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The 5 most important money lessons you...

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17 Jan 2018

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A new survey shows an alarming trend regarding Canadians and their debt loads—one-third can’t cover their monthly bills.…

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20 Dec 2017

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How to avoid gift card money traps

Gift cards have long been a saviour for the holiday procrastinators and last-minute shoppers, but while gift cards make…

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30 Nov 2017

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It’s officially the season of giving, and for most people that means spending a little more this month.…

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21 Sep 2017

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The headlines have painted a stark reality of Canadians’ debt levels, claiming things have surpassed critical threshold. Statistics…

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14 Sep 2017

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How to protect yourself from online...

This summer has been full of major scams in the news, like the $11-million loss at MacEwan University,…

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8 Sep 2017

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What your kids won’t learn in...

It’s September. The kids are back in school. It’s time to focus on education, but there’s some key…

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9 Aug 2017

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Don’t let back-to-school shopping...

A startling new survey reveals that back-to-school shopping is putting a serious strain on Canadian families, and you…

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12 Apr 2017

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Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips

Tax deadline is looming, and if you’re still panicked about getting your tax return in before the April…

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30 Mar 2017

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A Primer on Credit Education

March is Credit Education Month, and coincidentally there have been a lot of headlines lately about scams and fraud attempts…

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Fraud Prevention Month: Understanding...

You will come across many contracts in your life, whether it be for credit cards, gym memberships, car…

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