Articles By Gail Vaz-Oxlade:

A young woman organizes papers on her desk

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How the self-employed can get organized

Get those receipts and documents in order—disorganization can affect your productivity and profit.

How the self-employed can get organized

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When mommy moves in

You’ll likely spend about $7,000 a year on utilities, food and transportation.

When mommy moves in

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How to rid yourself of debt for a better night’s sleep

You can live with the fear forever, or you can decide to face it and do something about it.

How to rid yourself of debt for a better night’s sleep

Budgeting

The spending journal challenge

Mental math is the best way to remain delusional about your finances. Write it down instead.

The spending journal challenge

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Financial freedom is in your head

It has little to do with how much money you make.

Financial freedom is in your head

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When to withdraw your CPP for maximum payout

The difference between taking CPP at age 60 vs. age 70 could be 78%.

When to withdraw your CPP for maximum payout

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Keep divorce out of court

The average contested divorce costs $15,570

Keep divorce out of court

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Save money on groceries with Checkout 51

Tips on how to make the most of the cash-back app.

Save money on groceries with Checkout 51

Shopping

Keeping our sense of entitlement in check

Challenge yourself to not buy anything at all at least once a week.

Keeping our sense of entitlement in check