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Coronavirus: Canadian economy edition

In light of the pandemic caused by the coronavirus, the Canadian government announced an unprecedented economic package to help as … More

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Don’t trade on the news: coronavirus & your money

The last couple of weeks have been turbulent market-wise. Fears of the coronavirus and its impact on the Chinese economy … More

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Blog Anniversary: 5 years

5 years ago, I published my very first post on the Money Savvy Blog. Its title was the cost of … More

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High-Interest Savings Accounts and GICs in Canada

It is notorious Canadian banks and credit unions alike pay peanuts on savings accounts.

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10 Financial killers

In my previous post, I shared how F.I.R.E. has an element of privilege to it.

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To combine finances or not?

When two people are in a committed relationship, the question of moving-in together comes-up at some point.

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The problem with personal finance blogs

I totally understand the post you are about to read may confuse you, and even more so since I am a personal finance blogger who has been blogging about personal finances for almost 3 years.

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Choosing a Financial Advisor

Over the last week or so, 3-time Olympian Harold Backer has made headlines here, in British-Columbia, and not for the right reasons.

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When and how to financially cut off your adult children

As I previously wrote, times have changed. Gone are the days of working in the same company for your entire career as well as receiving a generous pension plan upon retiring.

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Financial things to do (and not to do) in your 30’s

The 30’s are definitely an interesting decade. Chances are they are a mixed bag for most people in them, including myself: wedding, kids, house, career…etc. This decade is probably the most taxing on hard-earned dollars.

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