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10 Reasons Why Couples Fight Over Money

One of the main reasons people end up in divorce court is money issues. Money is a very emotional part of life due to what it means for any one person or family.

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6 Reasons Every Couple Should Talk About Money

Talks about money are an important part of any couple’s long-term success. Talking about money together will ensure that you’re creating a joint vision, are on the same page, and that you can pursue your shared and individual goals in life.

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Best before vs. best by: you probably got it wrong

Understanding the dates on food items will not only save you money; it’s also better for our planet.

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Catching-up on retirement savings

I recently reached a milestone in my retirement savings accounts. Unfortunately, despite this milestone, I am still behind in terms of where I *should* be and how much I *should* have in terms of retirement savings at this stage of my life.

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Should you use a TFSA for retirement savings?

The TFSA – Tax-free Savings Account- has been around since 2008. Yet, it still remains a mystery for most folks

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Switching my retirement savings to all-in-one ETFs

Disclaimer: I am not a Financial Planner or Advisor. I do not recommend any investment products. You need to do … More

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Ridiculous bank offers’edition

Recently, I’ve been “bombarded” with e-mails from Scotiabank offering me a ton of “advantages” if I open either an Ultimate … More

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Return since inception vs. yearly return

I recently received my December statement for both my RRSP and TFSA portfolio. This portfolio is for retirement purposes only, … More

Mindful consumption

No, this post is not about me lecturing you on how you should completely change your habits overnight, such as … More

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Opportunity cost

If you are a reader of the blog, you know I decided to obtain an MBA. I have been studying … More

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