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Adopting a Fresh Perspective: How Millennials Can Save for Desires, Not Just Necessities.
Balancing financial priorities doesn’t mean sacrificing desires, but it may involve sacrificing the expenditures that don't serve you.
Cindy Marques
Mar 213 min read
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This millennial is a full-time pharmacist, but also earns five figures per month in her side hustle.
More young Canadians turn to entrepreneurship as they seek meaningful work, look to get ahead or just make ends meets.
Serah Louis
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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More gen-Z Canadians regularly investing than other generations: TD survey.
Younger Canadians, priced out of the housing market while entering their careers, are building wealth through means other than real estate.
Serah Louis
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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Pet ownership costs are rising. Here's how to budget for them now and in the future.
Adopting a pet can enrich your life in countless ways, but it’s important to budget properly for costs now and in the future.
Nina Dragicevic
Sep 3, 20244 min read
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Saving for different life stages.
From school debt, to marriage, kids and retirement, each life stage has its own specific financial goals.
Renee Sylvestre Williams
Jul 3, 20244 min read
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Why advisors need to consider the unique financial challenges of LGBTQ clients.
Advisors who make an effort to use appropriate language can make LGBTQ clients and prospects feel more at ease.
Deanne Gage
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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Vacation days, health care, pension plans: How to make the most of your compensation.
Employees should take time to research and read up on what the company has to offer in perks and benefits.
Ritika Dubey
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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For moms-to-be, it’s possible to take maternity leave without breaking the bank.
Experts say preparing financially for a maternity leave can help reduce stress later on as well.
Ritika Dubey
May 11, 20243 min read
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Slow uptake for FHSAs among advisors leads to missed opportunity to connect with the next generation.
Some people opening first home savings accounts are happy renting and using the accounts as an additional retirement savings vehicle.
Kelsey Rolfe
May 6, 20243 min read
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FHSA's first year successful, but more awareness needed.
Financial experts believe that with a stronger awareness campaign, even more individuals could reap the benefits of this program.
Ben Cousins
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle.
Critical to building a credit history, credit cards are a rite of passage into financial adulthood.
Nina Dragicevic
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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How to plan for financial emergencies.
Put a plan in place for when illness strikes or your phone breaks — you’ll feel better now, and your future self will thank you.
Kat Eschner
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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A financial plan can cost you thousands. Here's how to get one on the cheap if money is tight.
While the cost of getting a financial plan can be intimidating, with a little research you can get a plan that suits your financial goals.
Renee Sylvestre Williams
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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You've just been offered a pre-approved credit card. Should you take it?
A pre-approved credit card can improve your credit score, but think twice about taking the offer if you're already struggling with debt.
Srivindhya Kolluru
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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How (and where) to find the best GIC rates.
High interest rates have made GICs an attractive investment option – but the big banks may not be the best place to find the best returns.
Ben Cousins
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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Your Canada pension payout is about to improve — but it will cost you up front.
Once the CPP plan is phased in completely, the enhancement is set to grow Canadians’ maximum CPP retirement benefit by about 50 per cent.
Srivindhya Kolluru
Oct 15, 20232 min read
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How parents are juggling paying for kids’ education while saving for retirement as costs rise.
One of the best things parents can do for their children is to be financially secure themselves.
Kira Vermond
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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Pets on a millennial budget: Love comes at a cost.
When it comes to welcoming a new fur baby into their family, Cindy Marques has one overarching philosophy — “put yourself first.”
Pascale Malenfant
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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Can you survive on Canada’s government pension alone in retirement?
What to do if CPP and OAS will make up most of your retirement income.
Renee Sylvestre Williams
Jul 19, 20235 min read
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5 Money Tips for New University and College Grads
Budgeting is about creating a plan for your money to live life on your own terms, within your means.
Cindy Marques
Jun 19, 20233 min read
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