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Fitness, the Frugal Way

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The health benefits of regular exercise are numerous. Exercise is needed to keep you healthy, extend your lifespan and help you achieve a balanced life. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to spend a lot of money on staying fit.

The average gym membership in Canada costs between $40 and $50 each month, and this doesn’t include additional charges such as joining fees. If you want classes or …

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Using Your Credit Card Responsibly

This article is part of our Finance Hub.

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Credit cards are useful, but they’re also dangerous. Their convenience makes it very easy to pile up debt, debt which will accumulate interest quickly and ruin your finances. This guide will teach you how to use your credit card responsibly, enjoying the benefits of credit card use while avoiding the risks.

Life Without Credit Cards

If credit cards are risky, why …

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Protecting Yourself From Fraud

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It is one thing to pick the right career and have a good income, and it is another to protect this income from fraudsters. Unfortunately, Canadians lose millions of dollars in credit and debit card fraud every year. For example, 2013 saw $29.5 million in debit card fraud alone. However, it only takes a few simple precautions to reduce your risk of fraud.

This article will show you how to …

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