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Maria Hyde

About the author

Maria Hyde is a freelance copywriter with more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry. She previously worked at Tangerine as part of the writing services team, creating engaging content to educate clients and help them save money. She's passionate about simplifying personal finance and writing stories that inspire Canadians to be more intentional with their money.

Highlights

Over a decade of experience working in the financial services industry
Passionate about simplifying personal finance

Expertise

Financial services
Money and lifestyle
Saving and spending

Latest articles by Maria

Spend

Six tips to help avoid NSF fees

Getting an NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) fee can sting. Here are six tips to help make sure you always have enough money to cover expenses.

Illustration of a stop sign depicting the letters NSF.

Invest

What’s the difference between saving and investing?

Saving and investing are two strategies to reach your financial goals. Let’s look at key differences so you can have a good idea of what to do with your money. 

Save

A beginner's guide to budgeting

Creating a budget can help you adopt healthy financial habits. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.

Photo of a woman shopping in a clothing store.

Money and Life

Pro budgeting tips from TikTok influencer Rimi

A personal finance content creator shares why tracking your finances is so important, plus her favourite budgeting tools.

Multiple smartphones with various clips of videos created by TikTok influencer Rimi.

Orange News

Investing in the future of women's basketball

Tangerine is supporting the first-ever WNBA game in Canada and women's basketball to inspire the future generation of female athletes.

A smiling young girl watching a WNBA game.

Spend

The cost of giving: How much are you spending on gifts?

Gift giving can be fun and rewarding, but it can also be expensive. Here are some tips on how to gift on a budget.

A young boy wearing a birthday hat, blowing confetti.

Borrow

Buying your first home vs buying your second

There are different considerations to buy your second home. Do you need bridge financing? What should you do with your mortgage? Know your options before you buy.