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We understand what it’s like for busy moms who are managing a household and juggling many different priorities...

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We are moving rapidly towards a cashless society where all transactions will be conducted electronically.  At least that has been the prediction for over two decades...

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Financial literacy is just like language literacy; we all have it to some level.  If you can speak and read and express... 

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Unfortunately, fraud is a serious issue in today’s world. The Internet has provided amazing opportunities but it has also increase...

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If you and your working spouse are looking to pay off debt, save money, or both, you might consider...

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Ahh Christmas… that magical time of year when the average North American family racks up...

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It’s the time of year when we clean out the gardens, the garage and the gutters but it’s also a good time to take a look at your finances...

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You work hard for your money but there never...

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If this is you, you are not alone. However, taxes are one of only two things which are certain...

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Many parents understand that raising children means preparing their lunches for school, helping them with their homework and driving them to soccer practice. However...

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From past articles we discuss saving money as well as starting early, as early as 6 or 7 years of age.  But how...

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A University of Cambridge study found that money habits in children are formed by the time they are seven years old...

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The average Canadian has $3,954 in credit card debt, which is not a problem if you are paying it off on a timely basis. Unfortunately...

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Most people these days maintain their schedule on a digital calendar that they share between their computer, their mobile phone and perhaps a tablet.  The key to making the holidays manageable...

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Most people believe they should be saving money, but may not know how to make that money earn more money.  A piggy bank...

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While malls are kind of dead these days, the urge to spend money on stuff is still very much alive. When you see something you want...

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We all know that credit cards can be a valuable weapon in your spending arsenal. They can help you build good credit...

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You likely did not start an emergency fund in anticipation of a global pandemic, but it has certainly demonstrated the importance of putting money aside for...