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5 Simple Steps To Plan And Prepare For Your New Year Goals

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Procrastination is never a good thing, yet so many Canadians do exactly this.  You don't have to put off what you can do today!  You've heard it before, right?  Getting goals in order and debt in balance can help ease a financial adjustment for the coming year.  While New Years goals and resolutions might make you cringe inside, planning ahead can ensure a happier, healthier and financially sound New Year! …

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10 Tips To Help You Avoid Mindless Spending

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If your budget is like a leaky faucet, sooner or later, you'll run dry. This is regardless of your income. While there are many options for getting money, such as payday loans and no credit loans, they can only save you when you have good financial habits. While there are also talks of the universal basic income coming to Canada, you are responsible for how this helps your economic …

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Canadians Budgeting For Rising Grocery Costs

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[Updated for 2022]

It is almost a certainty that general living costs will increase over time, and food is no exception. While most Canadians are doing their best to tackle debts such as mortgages and loans, food can seem like a minor expense in comparison.

Financial analysts think Canadians are generally becoming less frivolous and more sensible with their spending habits, however over 68% of Canadians are finding it harder …

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Are You A First Time Homebuyer: 6 Smart Home Purchase Tips

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Making that impressive leap from a renter to a home buyer feels fantastic for anyone. However, there's lots of paperwork involved, and this process can feel overwhelming. For example, if you are trying to buy a home in BC, you may find there are so many fees, taxes, and bills to pay. If you are desperate, you may take one of the many bad credit loans in BC, which …

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How Much Debt Is Simply Too Much?

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Are you simply drowning in #debt ?  If it's taking more than half of your income to manage your debt you might not be in control of your finances the way you really believe you are.  If Canadians are going to learn how to manage debt responsibly they have to educate themselves on how to build and manage a responsible budget. When you carry too much debt on your plate …

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How Can You Have A Financially Responsible Holiday Season?

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Understandably, financial planning may not be the priority for many Canadians during the holiday season. Most shoppers spend the highest amount of money during this time of the year, often overlooking their budget and spending beyond their means. That's why the demand for cash loans rises exponentially during these times.

Many people take out short-term loans without even knowing the cost of taking a loan out. This leads to …

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5 Creative Ways To Save During Holiday Travel

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Holiday travel is not only stressful, but it can also be extremely expensive. Whether you're flying from British Columbia or you're driving to meet up with family and friends for the holidays--preplanning can make all the difference to your savings.  

In other words, strategically timing your travel can help you save big and keep your finances in check at the same time. You don't want to let spending spiral out …

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Frugal Tips For Your Remaining Halloween Candy

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If you're looking towards saving and budgeting, you'll consider maximizing your leftover Halloween candy and then create some amazing baked desserts to kick off the holiday season. Yes, Halloween is officially over, but that doesn't mean you should dispose of all that rich, chocolatey decadence remaining in your home.  

The fact is candy and chocolate are fantastic ingredients for fall baking—and for those who delight in the ideas!  Not …

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Do You Want Outrageous Money Saving Halloween Treats?

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The countdown has begun and in just a little over a week little goblins, ghouls, fairies and the rest of the bunch will be knocking at your door, ecstatic for some trick or treats!  Are you ready for the big day and evening?  We can help you keep your Halloween spending under control with these outrageous money saving tips you just might not have thought of with all the pending …

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Should You Take Advantage Of The CPP Before Retirement?

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Deciding if and when to access your Canadian Pension Plan is a very personal and sometimes complicated decision. It's actually pretty common for most Canadians. Especially if you took out loans in the past. Most people who took fast payday loans out in the past learned to manage their money at an earlier age. It's a weird stat but seems to be quite true.

So as far as accessibility to …

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