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Tangerine Bank Review

Formerly known as ING Direct, Tangerine Bank has been in Canada for more than two decades. They were one of the first digital banks in the country and is one of the most recognized brands…

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How to Ask for a Raise

How to Ask for a Raise | 6 Tips to get you paid

I worked in television for nearly two decades and I only asked for a raise once. My boss quickly denied me without having much of a conversation about it. To be fair, I was already…

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Collecting CPP and OAS while Living Abroad

Collecting CPP and OAS While Living Abroad

Did you know that collecting CPP and OAS while living abroad is possible? With retirement comes a lot of freedom and for many Canadians, that means the opportunity to travel more. For some Canadians, it…

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Free roadside assistance

Free Roadside Assistance in Canada

Free roadside assistance has saved me on more than one occasion over the years. Just recently, I had to get my battery boosted twice during a one-week period. There was another time where I got…

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Child Disability Benefit

About Canada’s Child Disability Benefit (CDB)

Raising a child isn’t a cheap endeavour for anyone, but families who are raising children with physical or mental impairments often incur even more costs. In an effort to help these families, the CRA has…

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Should You Lend Money to Friends or Family

Should You Lend Money to Friends or Family?

One of the most common questions I get is should you lend money to family or friends? Generally speaking, I’d advise against it, but I understand it’s a complicated situation. You want to help if…

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Financial Aid for Canadians Looking to Study Abroad in the USA

Financial Aid for Canadians Looking to Study Abroad in the USA

While Canada has a fantastic higher education system, many Canadian students may choose to go to the United States to attend college. Of course, American colleges and universities can be prohibitively expensive, making it difficult…

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MyMcDonald’s Rewards Guide

MyMcDonald’s Rewards Guide

I love McDonald’s. Admittedly, the one thing I don’t like is their current loyalty program. While the program itself is fine, it gives you limited options and it’s weird that it isn’t digital. Well, that…

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The Top Personal Finance Books for Canadians

People I’ve met are always interested in taking control of their finances but they have no idea where to begin.  I believe that if you read just two books on personal finance that you would…

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LBC Digital Review

The best high interest savings accounts in Canada just got a new player as Laurentian Bank has just launched LBC Digital, an online bank that helps Canadians improve their financial health. Like many other digital…

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