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August 27, 2019

How to Talk about Money with Your University or College Student   August can be a bittersweet month for most students. For some, a slight feeling of dread will weigh on summer’s last moments of...

August 8, 2019

It seems to happen every year. Another financial survey reveals that managing debt is one of the top resolutions or concerns for Canadians as they head into a new year. Yet, as winter turns into sprin...

July 30, 2019

There is no single way to raise a family or finance your children’s future, but taking the financial stress of a debt problem out of the equation is an achievable and positive step forward in any pa...

July 5, 2019

It’s that time of year. Summer’s in full swing and the first half of the year is behind us. So, how’s your financial health? While a financial checkup probably isn’t the first thing on your mi...

June 27, 2019

Have you had a chance to plan your summer spending budget? After a particularly long winter, Canadians are definitely in need of some summer fun. But it’s easy to get carried away. Summer often mean...

June 21, 2019

Not too long ago, telecommuting wasn’t a reality for most people. Today it’s a different story. According to recent statistics, over 1.7 million paid employees work from home at least once a week....

June 14, 2019

You spurn the treasure on the shelf In favour of your peaceful self; Without regret, without a doubt. Oh the joy of missing out —Michael Leunig, JOMO Out of all the social media platforms that take ...

May 28, 2019

In today’s housing market, it’s increasingly difficult to argue that buying is more financially rewarding than renting. News items that highlight certain economic risks, like housing bubbles, the ...

May 16, 2019

Home renovation season is upon us once again. If you’ve been eyeing those home improvement flyers, you’re not alone. Although home reno spending was down in 2018, many homeowners continue to prefe...