How to rebuild poor credit By: Vanessa Page on July 5, 2016

If you’re reading this, you’ve likely gotten yourself into a bit of trouble, financially-speaking. Although life with poor credit can be hard, it isn’t impossible to fix or rebuild your credit. That said, rebuilding credit takes time and credit. Be ready to make some changes.

Why do car insurance rates vary from province to province? By: Miranda Marquit on July 4, 2016

If you own a vehicle in Canada, you are required to purchase car insurance. Car insurance is mandatory across Canada. However, there is no uniform insurance rate for the country. Insurance rates vary, depending on where you live in Canada. Here are some of the reasons car insurance rates vary from province to province:

Best personal finance reads from June 2016 By: Maureen Genore on July 1, 2016

We’re back again with another monthly roundup of the best personal finance and money articles from around the web. This month, we’ve chosen to include six pieces because choosing any less than that was just too hard! Topics this month range from news on Brexit, how to budget for living on your own, how we can change some of the harsh realities of dealing with debt, and more.

5 last-minute getaways for a long weekend By: Vanessa Page on June 30, 2016

With summer in full-swing it’s hard not to want to take an extra day off on Friday or Monday and get away for a long weekend full of sun and fun. Living in Canada means we have a lot of options if we suddenly feel the need for last-minute getaways.

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Cheap ways to enjoy Canada Day By: Tom Drake on June 28, 2016

Canada Day is just around the corner. Are you ready to celebrate with a three-day weekend of food, family, and fun? If you are worried about your budget, the good news is that there is plenty to do for cheap (or even free!) on Canada Day.

Does it ever make sense to rent a home? By: Nelson Smith on June 27, 2016

If you talk to a real estate agent, mortgage broker, or approximately 78% of Canada’s mothers (author’s estimate), they all tell you the same thing: you’re nuts to rent a home.

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