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12 Strategies for How To Weather Financial Storms

June 29, 2024April 11, 2024

Today, we answer Caroline’s questions about steps she can take to secure her retirement. At 47, Caroline wants to retire by 60 and has a …

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15 Ways To Take Control And Stop Overspending In Retirement

June 29, 2024April 10, 2024

Retirement marks a significant transition in life, and with it comes a shift in spending habits and financial behaviors. Understanding the psychology behind spending in …

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10 Ways To Protect Your Savings From Market Downturns

May 1, 2026April 27, 2020

Here are ten detailed strategies to help protect your savings from market volatility. #1 Diversify Your Investments Spread your investments across various asset classes such …

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8 Signs That Americans Are Spending Beyond Their Means

April 28, 2026April 22, 2020

Credit cards, subscriptions, & buy-now-pay-later constantly tempt us to overspend, but if you recognize any of these 11 signs, you need to rethink your financial …

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6 Things Canadian Gen Z Is Doing That Older Generations Didn’t Expect

April 8, 2026April 5, 2020

They were supposed to be disengaged, screen-addicted, and financially reckless. The reality is more interesting than the stereotype. They’re buying less and owning it Not …

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10 Unpopular Opinions About Personal Finance That Might Just Be Right

March 23, 2026March 23, 2020

Not all money advice works for everyone. Sometimes the controversial takes fit best. Here are 10 unpopular opinions that might actually work for you. Featured …

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Canada’s $10-a-Day Childcare: Who Actually Benefits?

March 10, 2026March 10, 2020

Canada’s national childcare plan promised $10-a-day care. But the real question isn’t the headline price — it’s who actually benefits, and where. Here’s how the …

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Are Canadians Actually Over-Taxed or Just Bad at Seeing the Trade-Off?

March 9, 2026March 9, 2020

Ask around and you’ll hear it everywhere: “Taxes are too high.” But Canada funds universal healthcare, public pensions, and social benefits through that tax base. …

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When a Partner’s Financial Behavior Starts Causing Harm

February 11, 2026February 11, 2020

Talking about money is hardly the most fun thing you can do in a relationship yet it’s one of the most important. After all, you …

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Why High-Yield Savings Accounts Aren’t Always a Win

February 11, 2026February 11, 2020

With high-yield savings accounts, you put your cash in an account with good interest rates—and then watch your savings grow faster than they would in …

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How Canada sidesteps some of America’s biggest headaches

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10 ways Canadian timbits differ from American donut holes

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12 Canadian laws that often surprise U.S. visitors

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12 surprising Canadian foods that Americans often mispronounce

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