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By: Lucy Zemljic on August 19, 2014

Canadian Celeb Car Insurance Series: Justin Bieber’s Pricey Premiums

We don’t need to be jealous of the astronomical car insurance premiums celebrities are paying to insure their sweet rides.

By: Lucy Zemljic on August 15, 2014

Banking on Satisfaction: How Canadians Really Feel About Their Banks

A dash of customer service, a spoonful of financial products, a pinch of problem resolution – is this the perfect recipe for banking satisfaction?

By: Gary Parkinson on August 12, 2014

CBC Says Goodbye As CTV Says Hello To Kevin O’Leary

Financial and investment gurus are likely sharing in the heartbreak of CBC’s Chief Business Correspondent Amanda Lang. Lang’s longtime business show partner and foil Kevin O’Leary is leaving the CBC’s Lang & O’Leary Exchange for a similar program on CTV. Lang will remain with CBC and begin hosting a new business show in the fall.

By: Thomas Sigsworth on August 12, 2014

10 Ways to Save on School Supplies This Year

While it might seem like you were watching Canada Day fireworks just yesterday, the dog days of summer are slipping by.

By: Lucy Zemljic on August 8, 2014

Having Trouble with Your Finances? Try Turning to the Classics

In June, we took a look at seven of the top personal finance books on the market, gleaning wisdom from the best financial advisors out there. Since then, I haven’t been able to shake the feeling that there’s more to be learned from the printed word – but this time, in the fiction aisle.

By: Thomas Sigsworth on August 7, 2014

What’s the deal with one-way auto insurance?

We get a lot of people asking about so-called “one-way” auto insurance policies. But is one-way car insurance a good idea, and does it actually save you money?

By: Lucy Zemljic on August 1, 2014

Say “I Don’t” to Debt: How to Cut Your Wedding Costs This Summer

The big day is all about family, friends, and fond memories, but it’s also laced with expenses that can clean out a wallet faster than Uncle Ted’s Moonwalk cleans out the dance floor.

By: Thomas Sigsworth on July 31, 2014

What’s the best American Express Aeroplan credit card?

The Aeroplan travel points program is wildly popular in Canada, and American Express leads the pack with its Aeroplan credit card offerings.

By: Lucy Zemljic on July 25, 2014

6 Financial Lessons Learned from Our Immigrant Parents

“You know, we came here with nothing,” says my mother.

It’s the line I’ve heard time and time again – I know the story well. My mom uses this line when trying to convince me not to make an impulse purchase, or spend money on something I don’t really need.

By: Justin Leung on July 23, 2014

Blindsided: 7 Sneaky HST Surprises

The $30,000 real estate commission you just forked over to your realtor? Yeah, you’re going to have to pay HST on that.

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