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5 Hobbies that Can Make You Money

by on July 31, 2012 in Personal Finance

When we think of hobbies, we often think of money pits. After all, a hobby is something you do for fun, and fun rarely pays the bills. However, there are some hobbies, that surprisingly, can pay for themselves — and even make you money. If you are looking for a new hobby, don’t pick up [...]

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Is a Six-Figure Income Such a Big Deal Anymore?

by on July 27, 2012 in Personal Finance

One of the debates circulating around the Internet recently is that of the importance of a six-figure income. Six-figures doesn’t seem like such a big deal anymore — at least if the income is in the lower six-figures. There are two opposing reasons that six-figures might not matter anymore: It’s just not that much money [...]

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5 Hobbies that Could Rack Up the Credit Card Debt

by on July 24, 2012 in Personal Finance

There’s nothing wrong with having a hobby that can provide you with something enjoyable to do with your time. However, you do need to be careful. If you are spending a lot of money on your hobby, it could easily lead to debt. When you engage in a hobby, it is a good idea to [...]

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Canadian $20 Bill Controversy: Naked Women and the Twin Towers?

by on July 3, 2012 in Offbeat

Over the past 11 months, the Bank of Canada has been rolling out new money. Instead of paper money, Canadians are beginning to use polymer money. The new money is supposed to last twice as long as the previous bills, and be much harder to counterfeit. So far, the roll out has been gradual, starting [...]

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How to Create a Financial Plan

by on June 29, 2012 in Personal Finance

One of the best things you can do for your finances is to create a financial plan. The right financial plan can provide you with a roadmap to financial freedom. Many view creating a financial plan as a daunting task. However, it doesn’t have to be a big deal. Use the following steps to create [...]

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The Credit Card Cheatsheet You’ve Been Missing

by on June 25, 2012 in Credit Card Tips

This is a guest post offering some basic tips about savvy credit card use from the folks at We Know Money. http://www.creditcards.co.uk/help-and-advice/ Here are ten tips to manage your money better using this credit card cheatsheet. If you are looking for more details on using credit cards effectively, you can get much more advice and [...]

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Could You Be Better Off with an Apprenticeship Instead of University?

by on June 22, 2012 in Personal Finance

One of the mantras of our society is that, if you want success in your career and life, you need to attend university and graduate with a degree. However, as recent student demonstrations underscore, the cost of a higher education is on the rise. It’s difficult to get excited about attending university when you know [...]

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Paying for an Education: RESP

by on June 8, 2012 in Personal Finance

One of the smartest things you can do for your child’s future is to save up for college. The cost of college continues to rise, so it makes sense to prepare as much as you can ahead of time. One of the best ways for Canadians to get ready for the cost of college is [...]

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Own a Small Business? Don’t Forget These Tax Deductions

by on June 5, 2012 in Business

It seems as though tax season just ended, but it’s never to late to start thinking about next year. In fact, you will have an easier time of it if you prepare all year for your taxes. One of the best ways to prepare for your taxes as a small business is to keep track [...]

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Don’t Fall for these 5 Telephone Scams

by on May 25, 2012 in Personal Finance

Unfortunately, no matter how vigilant you are, there is always the chance that you will be taken in by a telephone scam. While many of us are well-guarded against concerns related to email phishing, there are still opportunities for many to engage in identity theft using your personal information. And, if you aren’t careful, you [...]

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