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Why is everything so expensive?
Do you remember the good old days: $5 footlongs at Subway, Toonie Tuesdays at KFC or a BigMac extra value meal for less...
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Protect yourself from the wolf in sheep's clothing
Mar 1, 2021 by Mike Bertrand
Fraud. It includes a lot of faking. Fake companies and employees. Fake messages or emails. Fake fines or balances. All...
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Stop ducking and start 2021 with a plan
Jan 11, 2021 by Thomas Rathonyi
“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” So said Benjamin Franklin, who didn’t have to live through...
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Planting roots in Niagara
Nov 30, 2020 by Kerry Ould
Recent events have created an opportunity for many people to re-examine where they choose to call home. With the...
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Gift giving that gives back
Nov 19, 2020 by Kerry Ould
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s hard to know exactly how this year’s festivities will play out. You may be...
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5 Ways to improve your credit score
Jun 22, 2020 by Christian Baranowski
Credit is a staple in our modern world. And many of us have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic over recent months....
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What should I do with my investments?
May 7, 2020 by Linda Larouche
The global pandemic has changed our lives. As we stay home and adjust our lives to suit our new physical and financial...
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Weathering the storm during COVID-19
Apr 2, 2020 by Jim Risko
The global pandemic has brought many changes to our community. As we settle into our new "normal," whether it's school...
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Responsible investing: Giving back and getting more
Mar 12, 2020 by Sarah Bujacz
Have you heard of responsible investing (RI)? Maybe you’ve heard of socially responsible investing, or sustainable,...
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Funding your child’s future: Canada Learning Bond
Nov 14, 2019 by Trevor Lagerwerf
Saving for your children’s education can be tricky. For low-income families it can be even trickier. The Canadian...
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RRSPs vs. TFSAs
Oct 7, 2019 by Trevor Lagerwerf
From our previous blogs What is a TFSA, really? and What is an RRSP? you can learn both offer tax advantages to help...
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What is an RRSP?
Sep 25, 2019 by Trevor Lagerwerf
An RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) is a type of account you can use to defer income taxes until you retire,...