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Best Uses for Your Chequing Account

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

Your chequing account is the pillar of your financial life. It's where you keep the money for your daily spending, where your automatic payments are withdrawn, and the account from which you'll withdraw cash. Without your chequing account, your finances would be disjointed and without a centralized base of control. But your chequing account is just [...]

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Her Money Story with Bloomberg TV's Amanda Lang

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

She sparred with Kevin O'Leary on her last hit show for CBC television, has interviewed some of the most successful CEOs and businesspeople in the country, and is now an anchor for Bloomberg TV Canada. You know Amanda Lang has many amazing money stories. So I'm incredibly delighted the accomplished businesswoman and bestselling author of The Power [...]

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How I Saved by De-Cluttering My Life

Monday, July 17th, 2017

In a generation bombarded by viral videos and followers, the line between our wants and needs often becomes blurred. Over time, the dialogue has changed from "I need a phone for emergencies" to "I have to get the iPhone 7®, in rose gold." With advancements in technology and shifts in culture, this progression is inevitable. However, [...]

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To Rent or Buy? (Quiz)

Monday, July 17th, 2017

The Canadian housing market has been red hot lately. As a result, many people are reconsidering home ownership and are wondering if renting is a better option. But how do you know which is better for you? Here are some questions to help you get an idea which way you're leaning.

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Is Your Money Mindset Working For or Against You?

Friday, July 14th, 2017

People think about money in different ways. Some think of it as an idol, some as the root of all evil — and some just don't think about it at all. Some experts say our "money mindset" influences our money behaviour. There are articles, books and quizzes galore on how our thoughts and beliefs about money [...]

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