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Can working from home help get you out of debt?

Canadians who worked from home found that they were able to save a significant amount of money by not having to travel to a work location each day.

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What rising interest rates could mean for you

Eight times a year, the Bank of Canada will make an announcement on the key interest rate, and if projections are correct, we are going to see interest rates rise. You could be thinking, what does that mean, how will it affect me, what can I do?

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Counting down our Top 12 tips of 2021

How will I afford it if my mortgage interest rate goes up one percent?

Mortgage rates are going up. How will you afford the increase in monthly mortgage payments?

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Are you living within your means?

It’s easier than ever to spend more than we can afford. We pay for most purchases with a debit or credit card — or, increasingly, with the wave of a smartphone or swipe of a finger.

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Children need more financial literacy training in schools, here’s why

Learning doesn’t just happen at school. Teaching children about money and how it works starts at home.

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What are some signs that I’m financially healthy

The average person spends most of their life chasing financial stability. We work, we get paid, and we spend our income on bills, household expenses, retirement savings — and, if we’re fortunate, maybe a little bit of leisure.

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Only you and your child can decide whether post-secondary education is the right path forward. Regardless of what direction their life ends up following, there are steps you can take to prepare for the costs of post secondary education to help ensure...

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Is being debt-free good for your credit report?

What you learn about how credit reporting and scoring works, what you can do to improve your credit, and common debt habits which may be helping or hindering your progress may just save your credit — and save you a few dollars every month.

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What are the various types of consumer loans and why would I use them?

Consumer loans are available in many forms and for a variety of purposes such as purchasing a home, financing a vehicle, and consolidating high interest credit card balances. These financial tools range from ultra specific (e.g., mortgage) to extremely...

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