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Need a Loan ASAP? Don’t Stress. Get Pre-Approved in Minutes
Need a personal loan for an emergency? Or, want to take out a loan for a home remodeling project or your next vacation. Here’s how to get pre-approved. Continue reading »
Top 10 Scams in Canada You Don’t Want to Fall For
Last year’s top scams, like online romance schemes, wire fraud and the emergence of cryptocurrency, led to $95-million lost and continue to be an issue due to… Continue reading »
How to Avoid Financial Fraud: It’s All in Your Phone
According to a TD survey, 1/4 of Canadian millennials are not using the screen-lock password feature on their phone. As technology evolves, so do the techniques thieves use to trick us out of our money. And despite our basic knowledge on prevention… Continue reading »
7 Ways to Get a Bank Account for Cheap
Is your bank account working for you as well as it could be? Here are seven ways to find an account that will not only save you money, but help you earn as well. Continue reading »
Searching for Love Online: How to save while looking for The One
It’s now the norm to use the Internet for dating and finding “The One”, but it can be a long and expensive process. Here’s how to spend wisely and find the site that works best for you. Continue reading »
Canadians Remain in Denial about Personal Debt: Ipsos Reid survey
New data shows that the average Canadian’s debt level has risen by 2.7 per cent year over year, while at least a quarter of respondents of a recent debt poll say they will never be debt free. Despite those figures, Canadians are looking to a brighter financial future. Continue reading »
How to Talk About Money With Your Family
Thanksgiving offers the chance to catch up with loved ones – and money is a subject sure to crop up at the dinner table. Whether you’re fielding questions about your income, or discussing matters such as inheritance or parent care, read our tips for a productive – and peaceful – money discussion. Continue reading »
Coping with Financial Anxiety
It may be normal to fret over making ends meet, but if your financial anxiety is disrupting your life, it may be time to find help. Reaching out to a financial advisor, and creating a plan to get things back on track, can restore your peace of mind. Continue reading »
Don’t Get Mad Over Money
Get ready – here come the Friday night money fights. When it comes down to getting contentious, Canadians have no shortage of qualms over their cash – and no one is spared the wrath as family members and significant others alike come under fire over financial squabbles. Continue reading »