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Which is the Right Registered Account? – The Canadian Conundrum
Making the right choice between a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) could save you a LOT of money! An RRSP is the right path for you if: For example, If Chris earns $90,000 annually and contributes $5,000 to their RRSP, they could save up to 40% in taxes on

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Don’t Live Your Life Stressed About Money
Life is full of surprises, and not all of them are pleasant, we could probably hold an online discussion that would run into hundreds of hours about the surprises we’ve all faced. Think of your Safety Net Fund—or maybe you prefer to call it a Peace-of-Mind Fund, Rainy Day Reserve, Cushion Fund, or plain old

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Increase Your Disposable Income with One Phone Call
Yes, just one phone call. Negotiating your bills is one of the easiest ways to save money every month. It’s a strategy anyone can use—whether you’re on a tight budget, love a good deal, or simply want to make your money work harder for you. I don’t know about you, but here in Metro Vancouver,

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Talk About Money, It’s Not Taboo Anymore
I don’t know about you, but I get a little irritated with our world where competition often takes centre stage, whether keeping up with the Joneses or just the one-upmanship that happens in regular old conversations. If you’ve ever or never watched Monty Python, do yourself a favour and watch the Four Yorkshiremen Sketch. In

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Financial Health – Just One Part of Your Self-Care Routine
Today marks International Self-Care Day, a perfect opportunity to reflect on an often-overlooked aspect of our well-being: financial health. In our fast-paced world, juggling daily demands and priorities is challenging enough without the added burden of financial worries. Financial self-care is as crucial for managing stress and preventing burnout as nurturing your mental, emotional, and

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Dollar Cost Averaging – It’s Magical!
When I started learning how to take control of my financial situation and the bad choices that I had made along the way (sticking my head in the sand being one of the choices), I found out about a few magical things that occur when you’re saving and investing. Dollar cost averaging (DCA) is one

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