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Finances FYI

Finances FYI

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How Much Do You Need to Retire At 55 In Alberta?

How Much Do You Need to Retire At 55 In Alberta?

There is so much information out there about how to save for retirement, what dollar figure you should be shooting for, and the various ways you can generate savings. The thing is though…your lifestyle is different than mine, and it’s likely that our retirement lifestyles will differ too.
How to Identify and Avoid Investment Fraud

How to Identify and Avoid Investment Fraud

There are a lot of temptations when it comes to investing money, and also a lot of things of which to be aware. No one wants to be a victim of investment fraud.
Five Things Smart Savers Do

Five Things Smart Savers Do

Inflation is making Canadians tighten their belts, but with bills only increasing, how can smart people put away more cash every month for the things that matter?
How to Keep Yourself Protected When It Comes to Financial Safety

How to Keep Yourself Protected When It Comes to Financial Safety

As our financial world continues to evolve into an increasingly digital environment, cybersecurity concerns grow along with it. Afterall, where there’s opportunity, opportunists lurk, evermore advanced in their attacks.
Smart Savings: When should you maximize your RRSP contributions?

Smart Savings: When should you maximize your RRSP contributions?

Deciding how to best leverage your RRSP can be complex and depend upon a number of considerations. When you’re unsure, don’t take chances with your money or your future.
Product 411 - What are the pros and cons of a tax-free savings account?

Product 411 - What are the pros and cons of a tax-free savings account?

At a time when the cost of everything is rising – groceries, real estate, shipping costs and pretty much everything else – why pay more tax than you absolutely have to?
Top 5 Financial Podcasts to Listen to In 2022

Top 5 Financial Podcasts to Listen to In 2022

This New Year, we’re challenging you to make better money management a part of your holistic health and wellness.
The Pros and Cons of Renting vs. Buying

The Pros and Cons of Renting vs. Buying

When it comes to looking for a place to live, there are many considerations, including things like location, home size, access to necessities like groceries and schools, and amenities like entertainment and shopping.
Raise Savvy Savers With These Tips

Raise Savvy Savers With These Tips

We all know that saving money is essential. You never know when an unexpected expense might come up or a financial challenge (like job loss) can be thrown your way. But it can be hard to get in the habit of saving as an adult when so many other things are demanding your time, attention, and dollars.
Make the Most of Credit Card Rewards This Holiday Season

Make the Most of Credit Card Rewards This Holiday Season

The holiday season tends to be an expensive time of year, but with some planning and savvy use of credit card rewards, you can make the holidays a little easier on your wallet by earning rewards that mitigate all the spending.