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Canadian Students Can Save Money And Have Fun Too

wp-content/uploads/2016/02/College-image.jpg If you're a young adult who is going off to college the end of August, it is certainly time to prep on the values of money . While college life can be hard, and yes, financially strict, it doesn't have to be depressing, or extremely stringent at all. It's important for parents to explain budgeting and smart spending to their child, no matter how old they might be. …

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5 Smart Ways To Put Your Tax Refund To Good Use

wp-content/uploads/2016/01/premiumtaxcredit_INF26056.jpg Every year, Canadians await that glorious tax refund, passionately planning ways to enjoy money they didn't have before. But, what is the wisest way you can take advantage of your tax refund this year? Don't you think you'd be far better off putting your tax refund to work for you and possibly giving you long-term satisfaction, versus that instant gratification you crave? The wisest thing Canadians can do …

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4 Habits Of Millionaires Canadians Should Know

wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wealthy-images.jpg Perhaps your daily habits are what are keeping you from reaching financial security and success ? Have you really thought about it? We would like to share with you 4 habits that millionaires carry out on a consistent basis. Some claim this is what keeps them financially sound and secure--but who knows? What we can say is that if you adopt good, logical financial habits you might find …

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5 Smart Ways To Shop And Still Save Big After The Holidays

wp-content/uploads/2016/01/holiday-shopping.jpg How can you cash in and really save big after the holidays? While we are coming up on the end of the first week of January, there are still some great after Christmas Day sales to be found out here! If you're really looking to stick to an organized financial plan this year, and you want to start saving right away--it's the perfect opportunity right now. Retailers want …

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A Torontoist Strategy For Celebrating New Year's On A Budget

wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Ringing-in-the-New-Year.jpg Yes, we are talking about a budget again, but that is what helps you remain ahead of your finances! If you're concerned about celebrating New Year's on a budget , don't be. Here, we are going to share with you the most ideal ways to enjoy this fabulous holiday without worrying about feeling restricted! At the same time, you'll come out with money in your account--which is exactly …

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10 Tips To Help You Avoid Mindless Spending

wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Personal-Finance-Planning-Creating-and-Protecting-an-Emergency-Fund.jpg You don't need your budget to be leaky like a faucet, because sooner, rather than later, you'll run dry! The only way to minimize risk like this is to develop a better relationship with your money so that you can save rather than mindlessly spend it. Patching up your finances, where they need it the most can help salvage your financial future and build up a substantial savings …

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Canadian Finances For New Years: What Will Make This Year Successful

wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Money-savings.jpeg Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Though we haven't entered 2016, it is now time to get ready to prepare for some New Year's resolutions Canadians will stick with! This blog might just be the one to hit home and make a difference in an individual's mapped out goals for the year--you never know! If you're interested in trimming up your budget and making it extremely fit for …

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The Top 10 Habits Of The Self-Made Wealthy

wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Change-your-life.jpeg Have you ever wondered how the rich and powerful ascend to the positions they are in? If you're like most Canadians out here, you might believe many were simply handed that golden ticket and have never had to work for anything they have, but that isn't the case for all the rich and prolific people in Canada, not to mention, elsewhere in the world. Some of these Canadians …

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8 Reasons For Canadians To Stop Spending More Than They Earn

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Spending less than you earn isn't as straight forward as it sounds, unfortunately--at least not for the most part. Many Canadians across British Columbia struggle with things as simple as grocery budgeting, due to rising costs and stagnate wages. Here are the facts. If …

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Canadians Budgeting For Rising Grocery Costs In 2015

Could Canadian debt reach upwards of $1,084 trillion by the end of 2015? According to the most recent study carried out by The Canadian Lifestyles 2015 it very well could. While Canadians are certainly interested in paying down their debt they aren't interested in cutting back on food, nor are they seemingly too concerned with their spending habits at the holidays. Could this be a bad …

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