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Don’t let back-to-school shopping crash...

A startling new survey reveals that back-to-school shopping is putting a serious strain on Canadian families, and you don’t want to be one of those people. According to the survey results, Canadians are looking to spend $883 per family on back-to-school supplies and clothing! That is $325 more on average than spent on holiday gifts last year! That’s a big number, and this kind of a bill puts a big strain on many household finances and even 40 per cent of families admit hat it takes months for them to pay off that bill. It may be because doting moms and dads have a hard…

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19 Apr 2017

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What we should teach our kids about...

Today is ‘Talk With Our Kids About Money Day’, and this should serve as a great reminder of…

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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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1 Mar 2017

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Canadians are more vigilant on fraud...

According to a recent survey released by Equifax Canada, Canadians are showing signs of increased vigilance when it…

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17 Nov 2016

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What to understand about property taxes

Property taxes is something that first-time homebuyers can sometimes forget to budget for, and something that homeowners often…

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9 Nov 2016

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How Seniors Can Protect Their Finances

In Canada, we recognize this week as National Senior Safety Week, and protecting seniors from being victims of fraud goes…

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7 Nov 2016

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The Importance of Making a Budget

November is Financial Literacy Month, and the number one money management tip for everyone, is to have a budget! According…

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26 Oct 2016

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Life Happens. Keep Your Money Prepared.

There’s one major thing we can’t control in life—life itself. Things can happen, and if we’re not financially…

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3 Aug 2016

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How to Save Money on Your Summer...

If you’re looking to save some money this summer, don’t worry. You can still enjoy a summer vacation…

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25 Nov 2015

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How to Control Holiday Debt

Christmas is now only a month away, and there’s already reports that credit card debt is at a…

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2 Sep 2015

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Canadians are ramping up debt,...

Turns out Canadians are ramping up more debt this year, despite an economic downturn, this all coming out…

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13 May 2015

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Debt burdened? How to better handle...

Stories about Canadians’ household debt are making headlines this week, and whether or not the hype is true,…

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