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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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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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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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When To Seek Advice From An Expert

If you can afford to get advice from an expert, you probably should. Even if you think you cannot afford it, you might want to consider doing it anyway because it can help tremendously.

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7 Tips to Save on Your Vacation or Staycation

If you want to feel like you had a real vacation, even if you do it inexpensively or enjoy a staycation, you’ll be able to as long as you plan it right.

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6 Money Do’s And Don’ts In A Relationship

When it comes to having a healthy relationship with your partner involving money, it requires openness, understanding, and realism.

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How To Budget Without Fighting in 8 Steps

One of the first things any couple should do is put all their cards on the table and set up a budget. If you set up a realistic budget based on your joint goals in life, there shouldn’t be that much to fight about.

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