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How To Budget Without Fighting in 8 Steps

One of the first things any couple should do is put all their cards on the table and set up a budget. If you set up a realistic budget based on your joint goals in life, there shouldn’t be that much to fight about.

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6 Reasons Every Couple Should Talk About Money

Talks about money are an important part of any couple’s long-term success. Talking about money together will ensure that you’re creating a joint vision, are on the same page, and that you can pursue your shared and individual goals in life.

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I spent $101.65 to celebrate Christmas

Canadian households spend an average of $ 1 000.00 for Christmas. I personally find this amount excessive. Christmas is only one day out of 365.

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2 Tips for Sticking with Your Budget

So you have a family budget. There’s only one problem – you haven’t stuck with it!

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Should you join the Great Resignation?

Many are choosing to quit what they are doing and seek jobs with improved compensation, better work life balance, or to follow a calling or passion. However, just because everyone you know is quitting their jobs, doesn’t mean you should.

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My MBA cost me $102 300!

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote my 2 final MBA exams. If felt a bit strange. A chapter of my life is coming to a close after 3 years.

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The case for accepting an employer’s counter-offer

If you google “should I accept a counter-offer from my employer?”, chances are your query will generate thousands of results telling you not to do it.

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When contributing to an RRSP doesn’t make sense…

RRSPs were first introduced in 1957. Because of their longevity, they’re the preferred vehicle when it comes to retirement savings.

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Should you use a TFSA for retirement savings?

The TFSA – Tax-free Savings Account- has been around since 2008. Yet, it still remains a mystery for most folks

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I deferred my mortgage…now what?

Actually, I deferred my mortgage back in August last year. At the time, my attempts at self-employment weren’t yielding much … More

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