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The Benefits of Checking Your Credit Score

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Credit scores are based on the information in your credit report, and they can significantly affect your financial life.  Creditors, such as banks or lenders, will often look at your credit score when reviewing all types of applications. If you have a low credit score, you may be unable to get a loan, or you […]

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10 Financial Lessons & Skills I Wish I Learned Earlier

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Understanding your personal finances can be overwhelming. Many people don’t know where to start, which can be discouraging. This can keep people from learning about their finances until they are forced to. But learning about your personal finances doesn’t have to be scary! With a bit of planning, a good strategy, and a basic understanding […]

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Financial Terms You Need to Know: Net Pay, DSR, Cash Flow, & More

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Getting a handle on your own finances seems daunting, especially when the industry’s jargon is unfamiliar. (That’s why you leave it to the pros, right?) But having a basic understanding of some common financial terms can help you navigate your finances a little better and save you some time to focus on investing or nurturing […]

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Payday Loans vs Lines of Credit: Which is Better?

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When expenses arise, you might be among the many Canadians who find themselves in need of a loan. Maybe you’ve run into an unexpected expenditure like a car repair, a broken refrigerator, or a chipped tooth. Perhaps you’re planning a home renovation, want to go back to school, or are looking to vacation as travel […]

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The Best Ways to Get a Payday Advance

More than 50% of Canadians live paycheque to paycheque. When unexpected expenses arise, there’s often nowhere to turn.  Whether you have a flat tire, a refrigerator that suddenly needs repair, or you’ve just stepped on your glasses, any number of items that weren’t in your budget can cause financial hardship. Sometimes, you just need a […]

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The Best Ways to Borrow Money During the Pandemic

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Living through a global pandemic puts extra financial strain on practically everyone (unless you’re a billionaire, in which case you probably aren’t reading this article). For those of us who don’t own global business empires and keep vast sums of personal wealth in multiple offshore accounts, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a time to budget, […]

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What Happens If You Can’t Repay Your CERB Payments?

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By early October of this year, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) program had provided over 81.6 billion dollars to more than 8.9 million unique applicants. That money helped Canadians across numerous walks of life make ends meet during one of the most worrying and uncertain years on record, but it didn’t come without certain […]

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