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4 Money Mistakes that Are “Penny Wise Pound Foolish” (and How to Fix Them)

4 Money Mistakes that Are “Penny Wise Pound Foolish” (and How to Fix Them)

We all like to save money, but some tricks to save can actually cause costly money mistakes. You might have heard of this as being “penny wise pound foolish,” the origin of which comes from a quote in a 1600s book on melancholy. Having your efforts work against you can certainly feel discouraging! While there’s nothing wrong with counting pennies, seeing the big picture ensures . . .

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Debunking 5 Credit Myths and What to Do Instead

Debunking 5 Credit Myths and What to Do Instead

Debunking 5 Credit Myths and What to Do InsteadThe credit reporting system is one of the biggest mysteries for consumers when it comes to personal finance topics. In fact, we regularly get a lot questions about how personal credit ratings work. The credit rating...

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Tips to Reduce Financial Stress and Cope Better

Tips to Reduce Financial Stress and Cope Better

Tips to Reduce Financial Stress and Cope Better Q: I’m really worried about my brother and want to help him reduce financial stress in his life. About two years ago, he and his wife looked at the cost of daycare for their three young kids and concluded that they’d be...

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9 Smart Money Moves to Make in Your 20’s

9 Smart Money Moves to Make in Your 20’s

9 Smart Money Moves to Make in Your 20's By Julie Jaggernath If you’re a 20-something, having paid even a bit of attention to your money and personal finances over the past decade, you likely gained some valuable insights. You’re now standing on the cusp of making...

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6 Tips to Help You Shop for a New or Used Car Like a Pro

6 Tips to Help You Shop for a New or Used Car Like a Pro

6 Tips to Help You Shop for a New or Used Car Like a Pro By Julie Jaggernath Replacing your vehicle with a good used car or buying a new car is always a big decision, often the second biggest one, behind a house, that most people make. However, many of us will spend...

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Smart Back-to-School Shopping Tips That Can Save You Money

Smart Back-to-School Shopping Tips That Can Save You Money

Smart Back-to-School Shopping Tips That Can Save You Money By Julie Jaggernath There’s no shortage of smart back-to-school shopping tips when you look online. From blogs to Facebook posts, back to school shopping articles in the news, Pins and other social shares. But...

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Could You Survive a Financial Emergency Like a Forest Fire?

Could You Survive a Financial Emergency Like a Forest Fire?

Could You Survive a Financial Emergency Like a Forest Fire?Q: My heart goes out to the tens of thousands of people in the interior of B.C. who have had to leave their homes because of the fires this year. While we haven’t been impacted by this, we would be in rough...

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How Much Rent Can I Afford? | A Canadian Perspective

How Much Rent Can I Afford? | A Canadian Perspective

How Much Rent Can I Afford? A Canadian Perspective If you're thinking about renting a place and are wondering "How much rent can I afford?", we'll show you a number of ways to approach this issue along with a bunch of things you need to consider in order for this to...

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