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What Balancing Your Budget Really Means

What Balancing Your Budget Really Means

What Balancing Your Budget Really Means by Kevin Sun What do you imagine when you think about a balanced budget? Do you see your budget as a solid scale, with your income weighing down one end and your expenses the other? Or do you see your budget tiptoeing across a...

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The 4 Biggest Secrets of Debt Reduction in Canada

The 4 Biggest Secrets of Debt Reduction in Canada

The 4 Biggest Secrets of Debt Reduction in CanadaMany people wonder what the best strategies are for reducing their debt. While it’s usually easier to spend than it is to pay off debt, here are four of the best kept secrets that will make things easier:...

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Are You Tired of Being the Family Bank?

Are You Tired of Being the Family Bank?

Are You Tired of Lending Money to Relatives and Being the Family Bank?Below is a question and answer piece about lending money to relatives and some things to consider when loaning money to family. By Scott Hannah Q: I'm one of three kids in our family and I seem to...

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How to Tackle Credit Card Debt & Save Thousands of Dollars

How to Tackle Credit Card Debt & Save Thousands of Dollars

How to Tackle Credit Card Debt & Save Thousands of Dollars Q: Each year, I resolve to tackle my credit card debt and I never seem to get anywhere. What can I do to start the new year off right? A: While it might only have taken a short time for your debt to add up, it...

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How to Save Time and Money on Christmas Gifts

How to Save Time and Money on Christmas Gifts

How to Save Time and Money on Christmas Gifts Q: My husband and I are immigrants and over the years, our extended family has grown a lot. While we really enjoy getting together to celebrate Christmas each year, we don't look forward to the amount of time and money we...

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How to resolve fighting over money: look below the surface

How to resolve fighting over money: look below the surface

How To Resolve Fighting Over Money: Look Below The SurfaceQ: My partner and I fight about money all the time. She's a spender and I'm a saver. She says I'm too controlling about money and no fun, and I think she's too frivolous with money and doesn't care about our...

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How to Buy Christmas Gifts for 50% Less

How to Buy Christmas Gifts for 50% Less

How to Buy Christmas Gifts for 50% Less Are you looking to stretch your dollars this Christmas? This year it's possible to buy a lot of really nice gifts for 50% off and sometimes more. All sorts of daily deal companies have sprung up that allow people to purchase...

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How to manage your money the S.M.A.R.T. way

How to Manage Your Money the S.M.A.R.T. Way Q: I never have any money left over after paying my bills to even think about financial goals. I'm frustrated because I know I have to do more than just think about my future. Can you help? A: It's not how much you make, but...

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Christmas Budgeting: It’s Not Too Late

Christmas Budgeting: It’s Not Too Late

Christmas Budgeting: It's Not Too Late Q: It's hard to believe that Christmas is less than two months away. What can we do to keep our holiday expenses more manageable for our family this year? A: Even if you haven't been able to save money for the holidays, it's not...

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