Articles

Every week we'll have a new article with great tips and ideas on how to save money. If you missed an article or want to browse past ones click on the list to the right.

Articles for 2012

May

3

Your Tax Return!!!!!

 

What will you do with your tax return? Same thing as last year? Or something completel... [read more]

Apr

25

Blindsided By The CRA Penalties Of UP TO 20%

 

Have you ever accidentally forgotten to add in something to your taxes?  What do you know about t... [read more]

Apr

19

How To Find The Best Money Saving Websites

 

Venture forth and explore the internet when you are looking for the best money saving websites.  ... [read more]

Apr

11

Making Your Password Un-hack able

 

Although this blog tends to give advice about financial matters, we know many of your finance decision... [read more]

Apr

3

Know Your Family Health History

If your great grandchild asked you if you could make him or her better, would you? Of course you would. 

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Mar

21

Shopping for Insurance for Your Home and Car

When your renewal comes in the mail most of us simply sign it and send it in. How do you know you are getting the bes... [read more]

Mar

15

Why Both Spouses Should Each Have Good Credit History

 

Gone are the June and Ward Cleaver days from the show Leave it to Beaver.[read more]

Mar

7

Cosigning a Loan or Asking Someone to?

Arm yourself with knowledge before hindsight leads you into saying could a, should a, would a, but didn’t. ... [read more]

Mar

1

Spring Break is almost here!

Have you thought ahead and made plans yet? Consider taking a little time and have a mini vacation with your family. H... [read more]

Feb

22

Know What You Are Entitled To When Filing Your Taxes This Year

Studies have found that the richest pay the lowest rates of all income groups. Ask yourself am I filing for every pos... [read more]

Feb

14

How do I know I have too much debt?

I saw a commercial recently with two neighbor’s chatting in the front yard.  One had large numbers tucked ... [read more]

Feb

8

Are You Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft?

Prior to the dawn of the Internet the term identity theft would conjure up images of pick pockets and dumpster diving... [read more]

Feb

1

The Facts behind a Tax Free Savings Account

The Canadian government has really gotten behind the Tax-Free Savings account with an ambitious educational campaign.... [read more]

Jan

26

Should I borrow for an RRSP ?

 

The deadline for 2012 RRSP deposits is Feb. 29.  It’s not uncommon for you... [read more]

Jan

18

Using your line of credit to pay down credit card balances? Good or bad?

 

Canadians are still chalking up debt, but there is some encouraging news on the credi... [read more]

Jan

12

Why it’s important to cut back on using your debit card

 

The debit card can be so incredibly handy.  You need something, you pop it into the machine and p... [read more]

Jan

6

The Importance of Health Insurance while Vacationing Abroad

 

Before you book your vacation, look into your travel insurance coverage. Most people assume their Cred... [read more]

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