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How to avoid holiday debt

…a chance no travel packages will be available. Take action Find out how long it could take to pay off your credit cards and other holiday debt with this calculator….

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How to choose a credit card

…up your payments, which helps your credit history. However, it’s better to put in more than the minimum if you can. Compound interest collects on credit card debt until it’s…

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How credit cards work

…your minimum monthly payment is $200 – or 5% – it will take you about 2 years to get out of debt. And you’ll end up spending $800 in interest….

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Work with a financial planner

…what to do with the extra income in your financial plan. Will you save it, spend it, or pay down debt? Divorced or experienced a loss of income will also likely…

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Mental accounting

…form of budgeting and it can help us keep track of our income and expenses. Budgeting is a very important part of managing your personal finances. Keeping a monthly mental…

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8 universal truths about your money

…way. 3. Know your cash flow – knowing how much money you earn and how you spend it is key to managing your money. 4. Shop around to get the…

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Getting the best service from financial advisors

…self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers, mutual fund dealers, and trading activity on Canada’s debt and equity marketplaces. How investors can get better services from advisors Helping Canadians invest wisely and confidently is…

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The risk-return relationship

…debt because it has the power to raise revenues through taxes and to print money. At the other extreme, common shares are very risky because they have no guarantees and…

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Investing and saving during a recession

…saving and investing during a recession Pay off debt. If borrowing has become more expensive, then any amount you owe will increase due to higher interest rates. Paying down debt…

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Investment performance and the cost of advice

…to pay when purchasing or selling investments. Trade confirmation disclosure for debt security transactions – Your firm must tell you the payments they have received from debt security transactions. Explanation…

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