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How long it takes to get your tax refund in Canada—and how to spend it

Got a refund? Lucky you! Find out when you’ll get the money, what to do with your income tax...

How long it takes to get your tax refund in Canada—and how to spend it

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Financial literacy

“Can I get scammed through an e-transfer?”—and other questions about protecting yourself from fraud

“Can I get scammed through an e-transfer?”—and other questions about protecting yourself from fraud

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How much money should I have saved by age 40?

How much money should I have saved by age 40?

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SAVE & INVEST

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Best FHSAs in Canada: Where to get the first home savings account

The first home savings account was created to help you save more money for a home purchase. Here’s how...

Best FHSAs in Canada: Where to get the first home savings account

INSURANCE

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Does driving school lower insurance for Canadian drivers?

Does driving school lower insurance for Canadian drivers?

RETIREMENT

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Alberta Pension Plan: Why Alberta wants to leave the CPP—and what would replace it

The province says pulling out of the Canada Pension Plan to create its own pension fund would benefit Albertans....

Alberta Pension Plan: Why Alberta wants to leave the CPP—and what would replace it

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How much should I have in my RRSP?

How much should I have in my RRSP?

Real Estate

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How it works: Capital gains tax on the sale of a property

When is capital gains tax payable on the sale of property? And at what rate are capital gains taxed?...

How it works: Capital gains tax on the sale of a property