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Tax Free Home Savings Account

Tax Free Home Savings Account

Ask any homeowner about their first experience buying a home, and most of them are bound to sum it up in one word: “Stressful,” or “Complicated.” A bigger majority might even add another dreaded word: “Expensive.”

All those descriptors are true, especially in a housing market that has seen intense swings due to the pandemic. Across Canada, home prices are rising to unprecedented levels. The average price of a home …

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Gen Z and Millennials are Desperate for Financial Advice

Gen Z and Millennials are Desperate for Financial Advice

Financial advice is important at any age, particularly in your formative years. For Gen Zs and millennials, gaining financial clarity must start now.

Who are Millennials and Gen Zs?

Younger millennials are in their late twenties and early thirties, while the oldest members of Gen Z are 24. Far from being the carefree avocado-toast fans they once were portrayed as, the oldest millennials are on the cusp of turning forty …

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Top 10 Lessons in Money and Finance from 2021

We all want to get better at managing our finances—but if you don’t know where to begin, financial health can be a goal that feels way out of reach.

Luckily, there are plenty of tried and true rules out there that can work for you. Even better, you don’t have to be a financial genius to understand how they work and to start putting them into practice.


If you feel like your financial health could use a boost but don’t know where to begin, this list is for you. We’ve compiled the top 10 lessons that we’ve learned in 2021 about how to improve your financial health, one step at a time.

Keep this list handy— 2021 could be your year to conquer the financial beast and start using smart financial habits!

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8 Expert Ways Canadians Can Stretch Their Money

How far can Canadians stretch their money today? Seriously—how far can that one paycheck take you? Unfortunately, it isn't very far for most Canadian families. Economics is definitely upside down across Canada and even more so within the US. The goal is to discover how you can stretch your money without feeling restricted doing so. It might sound difficult, but really, it's not. You have to develop the right …

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What Money Lessons Have You Learned From Dear Old Dad?

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Father's Day is right around the corner so it only made sense to talk about the impact fathers have had in their children's lives, specifically in how they have learned to manage money.  

We learn a great deal from our parents and those closest to us, some good, some practical and some not so much. When it comes to finances, dad is often the key character most young adults have …

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3 Friendly Financial Tips For Those Twenty Somethings

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Living in your twenties is not what it used to be, and in no way is it easier.  In fact, thinking practically, living on your own in your twenties has become quite challenging.  Many young Canadians have actually returned back home, finding the financial strain too much to handle.  

Balancing finances, work and school is hectic--but having to struggle just to keep the lights on is not something 20 somethings …

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7 Simple Steps To Achieve Financial Security Before 30

This article is part of our Finance Hub.

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Everyone desires to be financially secure, especially when planning for that retirement. However, for young Canadians, this is often the last thing they are thinking about—at least before they turn 30! This mindset really needs to change. Whether you intend to work for a boss or become self-employed, the goal should be to attain financial security early enough. Notably, choosing …

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5 Real Life Reasons Why Canadians Need An Emergency Fund

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There is no doubt you've read and heard about the importance of having an emergency fund .  In today's questionable economy, an emergency fund is more invaluable than ever.  You never know when life is going to give you some blows, but they're sure to happen.  From your water heater going out, on to your car breaking down--you don't want to be left down and out and having to turn …

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