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Category: Budgeting

Condo Fees Explained

An overview of what condo fees are and what they include.

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Being Financially Ready for Baby

a few tips to be financially ready for baby

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Financial Planning Before Buying a Home

How to avoid being under water when buying a home.

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6 Eco-Friendly Finance Tips

Use these tips to be eco-friendly, regardless of your income.

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The Many Costs of Being Unbanked or Underbanked

What does it mean to be unbanked or underbanked? And what are the consequences?

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What’s in a Living Wage?

Not that much, unfortunately. A “living wage” is a bit of a misnomer.

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Tips to Save on Groceries

A few tips to keep your grocery bill in check

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Employment Insurance Basics in Canada

Losing your job can be stressful, particularly if the economy isn’t doing that great, or if you don’t have a lot of savings. Employment insurance -or E.I- can relieve some of the financial stress

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Mortgage Trigger Rate Explained

If you have a variable mortgage, you could face a “trigger rate”. What is a “trigger rate”? Read on!

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What’s a Saving Rate and Why It Matters

There are few elements of a financial plan more important than your savings rate.

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