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Summer energy savings: How to stay cool without cranking the AC

Rising temperatures can mean higher electricity bills. Experts share simple ways Canadians can stay cool while using less energy.

Summer energy savings: How to stay cool without cranking the AC
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Financial literacy

Why are we so afraid of financial mistakes?

The pursuit of the perfect financial decision has quietly become one of the biggest obstacles to making any decision...

Why are we so afraid of financial mistakes?
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Stock news: Cogeco takes U.S. telecom hit as Electrovaya rallies

Cogeco reports a steep quarterly loss tied to its U.S. business, while Electrovaya jumps on an Amazon agreement and...

Stock news: Cogeco takes U.S. telecom hit as Electrovaya rallies

Newcomers to Canada

You speak the language but do you speak the money?

The biggest financial barrier for newcomers isn't always knowledge, but understanding how familiar words take on new meanings...

You speak the language but do you speak the money?

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How international students can build credit in Canada

How international students can build credit in Canada
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House rich, cash poor: When a reverse mortgage might make sense

Reverse mortgages let older Canadians unlock home equity without selling. Learn how they work, the costs, risks, and when...

House rich, cash poor: When a reverse mortgage might make sense
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Financial Planning

Does good financial advice have a shelf life?

Financial principles can be timeless, but the tactics behind them often aren't. Here's why some money advice deserves a...

Does good financial advice have a shelf life?
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Gen Z’s analog obsession isn’t really about nostalgia

The analog economy is booming, but Gen Z isn't chasing nostalgia. Here's why younger consumers are paying more for...

Gen Z’s analog obsession isn’t really about nostalgia

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Can you deduct your cell phone on your tax return?

Cell phone related expenses may be deductible for some taxpayers, even if they were missed in the past.

Can you deduct your cell phone on your tax return?

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