Articles By Robert R. Brown:

personal finance

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5 personal finance myths you probably still believe

You don't have to have money to care about personal finance

5 personal finance myths you probably still believe
manage your money better

Banking

3 tools you need to help you manage money better

New mobile apps make it easier to track, spend and earn rewards on everyday spending

3 tools you need to help you manage money better
buying a home - house of cards Frank Underwood

Budgeting

When buying a home, avoid a House of Cards

Look beyond the selling price. Here are five factors to consider

When buying a home, avoid a House of Cards

Auto

6 ways to lower fuel consumption and save

Shop smart and don't be a drag.

6 ways to lower fuel consumption and save
credit card rewards

Benefits

No rewards for bad behaviour

Whether it's cash back, points or miles, credit card reward programs are a zero-sum game for some spenders

No rewards for bad behaviour
tax refund

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4 smart things to do with your tax refund

Here's what you can do with that CRA cheque

4 smart things to do with your tax refund
TFSAs

April 2016

A beginner’s guide to opportunity cost

It can mean paying the mortgage, or not

A beginner’s guide to opportunity cost
TFSAs

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7 simple differences between RRSPs and TFSAs

Contribution limits & taxation—here are the basics

7 simple differences between RRSPs and TFSAs

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Why automatic payments (almost) always make sense

Automatic deductions are smart when paying yourself but less so when paying your credit card bill

Why automatic payments (almost) always make sense