Category: Personal Finance
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Why Do Marriages Fail?
We were married for about four years and then we got divorced. I became part of the 50% of people whose marriage doesn’t work out. My marriage just died as a plant dies for lack of water. No big fight, no big drama, no cheating, no gambling, no substance abuse, no domestic violence. Our marriage…
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5 reasons to contribute to your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) in 2023
Many people ask me: How can I pay the least amount of taxes every year. The best way to pay $0 zero taxes on your investment is by putting everything you can in your Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). It’s all in the name “Tax Free!” This means that any money you earn in this…
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Managing Family Finances in 2023
As we come to the end of 2022, many of us are taking a look back at the previous twelve months and are coming up with resolutions for the twelve months ahead. 2023 presents us with a blank page, ready for fresh starts, better habits and a better quality of life in general. There are…
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4 Tips You Need To Finance Your New Family
The cost of starting a family can be astronomical. Between buying a house, paying for preschool and college, and planning for the future, it’s easy to see how parents can find themselves pinching pennies. However, if you’re looking to start a family in the near future, there are plenty of ways you can save money…
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Free transportation for seniors in Montreal
One of the biggest expenses for anyone is transportation. Some people pay up to $1,000/month for transportation, car, insurance, maintenance, gas, parking, etc. I rely a lot on public transportation and for me, I pay about $70 per month between car sharing service and public transportation. But for seniors, transportation is now FREE in the…
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Tips for saving up enough money to relocate
So you’ve seen some luxury villas for sale in Turkey and want to start saving to buy one? We don’t blame you! Saving up enough cash for a big purchase like that isn’t as hard as you may think. Sure, it can take some time, but with the right amount of patience and hard work…