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4 Tips to Avoid the “Lottery Effect”

A large percentage of the men and women who win the lottery come to the end of their earnings with very little to show for it.

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Pay Yourself First – And Other Smart Money Strategies

There is a budget plan for each and every type. The key is finding a style that fits with your natural tendencies.

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My Open Letter to High-School Graduates

Dear High-School Graduates: Congratulations on your high school diploma! This is probably the first of many milestones in your life.

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FHSA Explained

One of the many promises made by then candidate Justin Trudeau was to create a specific savings account for first-time home-buyers, if he was re-elected.

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Being Honest About Money When You’re in Trouble

Nothing feels worse than being in trouble. The consequences of the things we fear are oftentimes unbearable. So, what do most of us do? Lie and hide.

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Inflation Protection

Inflation is everywhere, including here, in Canada. Last month, it peaked at 6.7%, the highest it’s been since 1991. Canadians, myself included, are feeling the pinch, particularly at the supermarket and at the pump.

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Money 101 for Kids

There are as many philosophies about kids and money as there are flavors or yogurt. In other words, a lot of them.

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Where Does It All Go? 3 Strategies for Money Management

Money comes in and money goes out. That’s the ebb and flow of income and expenses.

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5 Examples of Wealth That Aren’t Money Related

A wealth mindset isn’t just about money. As a matter-of-fact, most wealth has nothing to do with money at all.

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Looking at Your Past Can Shape Your Financial Future

Generally speaking, your money mindset is like an apple that hasn’t fallen far from the tree.

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