Is Overdraft Protection Right for You?

If you are a disciplined spender and consistently have a positive balance in your bank account, you may not need overdraft protection. However if you are not, and most Canadians fit into this category, then overdraft protection can provide...

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How do you know if you’re on Debt Row?

Are you on debt row? Are you only making the minimum payments? Do you have more than 10 credit cards? Are your credit cards maxed out? Are you taking from your savings or retirement fund to pay your bills?...

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Canadians have become very comfortable with Debt

A recent survey conducted by Manulife Bank of Canada found that most Canadians feel that mortgages are not included as part of having debt. Nearly 70 per cent of respondents in their 20’s said they could have an outstanding...

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Stay home this Canada Day Weekend

It’s time to enjoy another looooong weekend and to celebrate Canada’s 147th birthday. Do you have plans for the weekend? Summers are short in Canada so picking somewhere to enjoy the weekend as well and the warm July weather...

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Budget Friendly Camps and Activities for your Child

Summer is approaching fast and some of us are scrambling to book summer programs for our children. Whatever financial situation we have, we all need to make arrangements to keep our children occupies for the 8-week summer vacation. There...

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How to save money driving your vehicle this Summer

Planning on taking a few road trips this summer? We all know the cost of gasoline keeps going up, leading us to wonder if we can even afford a road trip. Well fear not, we have some good tips...

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More ways to save while planning a Wedding

Last week we shared 10 ways to help you save when planning a wedding with a hint that more would come. This blog is dedicated to that. After reading our final list of savings ideas you will be well...

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How to save when planning your wedding

Congratulations – you’ve met “the one” and are now preparing to plan the wedding of your dreams. Start off your marriage right by sitting down with your partner to discuss what you both want for your wedding. After discussing...

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How to save money Maintaining your Appliances

Did you know you could save money on your energy bill by simply keeping your appliances clean? It’s true! Any appliance will work less efficiently if it is dirty. Cleaning will ensure energy is not lost and you’ll save...

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Is Living with Debt Really all that Bad?

With today’s high debt loads Canadian consumers are making living with debt a way of life. Banks are now used to lending money at low interest rates and credit card companies are used to consumers making minimum payment on...

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