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Types of Credit Card Chargebacks & Why They Matter for Your Money
Types of Credit Card ChargebacksAnd Why They Matter for Your Money by Kevin Sun When used properly, credit card chargebacks are a powerful tool for protecting your money and credit. However, before starting a dispute with your credit card company, it’s important to...
How to Protect Yourself from Disasters like the Earthquake in Japan
How to Protect Yourself from Disasters like the Earthquake in JapanDevelop A Good Emergency Plan to Also Protect Yourself Financially The tragic earthquake, tsunami, volcano and nuclear disaster that hit Japan are good reminders that comparable natural disasters...
Can Your House Lend a Hand? Here’s What You Need to Consider
Can Your House Lend a Hand? Here's What You Need to ConsiderQ: I’m a stay at home mom and my husband’s been on short term disability for almost a year, recovering from an injury. We managed okay for a while but now I’m looking for work. However, my husband isn’t well...
Spring Break Staycation
Spring Break Staycation Q: Spring Break is looming once again. We try and get away somewhere warm most years but this year, we just can’t afford a big trip. Do you have any advice on how we can make Spring Break fun without breaking the bank?A: Spring Break has become...
Ads for debt settlement companies sound great. Why not go for it?
Ads for Debt Settlement Companies Sound Great. Why Not Go for It? Q: I keep hearing and seeing ads from companies that claim to be able to settle your debts for a lot less than what you owe. I’m up to date on my bills but if I can get out of debt for less than half of...
Why Save when Borrowing is Cheap?
Why Save When Borrowing is Cheap? Q: A friend of mine was giving me a hard time the other day. I wanted to delay my travel plans until I had saved up most of the money I needed, rather than use my line of credit to finance our vacation. His point was that since you...
What Would Your Community do with an Extra Million Dollars?
What Would Your Community Do with an Extra Million Dollars? A major TV network is looking at producing a reality TV show that aims to help people get out of debt, save money, build a stronger community and liver their best life. We support initiative like this and...
What to Watch Out for with New Car Ads
What to Watch Out for with New Car Ads Q: I'm thinking about replacing my car. Looking at the new car ads and financing options available, it seems like now is a great time to buy. What do I need to consider when looking at the ads?A: The sole purpose of a car ad is...
How to Protect Yourself from a New Form of Identity Theft
How to Protect Yourself from a New Form of Identity TheftNew Danger PayPass is MasterCard's RFID smart card. The circled icon in the corner means that this Visa is a RFID smart card. Most Canadians aren’t aware that their new credit cards and even their enhanced...
What Do the New Mortgage Rules Mean—in Plain English?
What Do the New Mortgage Rules Mean in Plain English? At the beginning of this week, the federal finance minister announced some changes to Canadian mortgage rules, but you may still be wondering what all these changes really mean and how they may impact you. Here’s...
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