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Tamar Satov | Jan. 12, 2022

Were you one of the many Canadians who worked at home last year due to the pandemic? The good news is that you may be able to reduce the taxes you pay when you file your return this year, thanks to work-at-home tax deductions. Find out everything you need to know about how to claim this new tax deduction in 2021. Read more >

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1Why I Cancelled Mint.com

Why I cancelled my account with Mint.com, and what I did instead.

Lisa Jackson | Jan. 13, 2021 | 23,432 views

2Buying A House in Canada: A Guide to Buying Your First Home

An essential step-by-step guide to buying a house in Canada.

Keph Senett | Feb. 1, 2021 | 10,392 views

3Best Personal Loan Interest Rates in Canada

Learn how easy it is to apply for personal loans in Canada, whether private loans can be a good source of fast cash, and which lenders are the best in Canada. We also break down the best personal loan interest rates in Canada and discuss secured vs. unsecured personal loans in Canada.

Jordann Brown | Dec. 22, 2020 | 6,932 views

4A Guide to Retirement Planning in Canada

Stressed about how to save money for retiring in Canada? We've got it covered with our retirement planning tips, which includes how much to save for retirement, when to start saving, and how to save money.

Jordann Brown | Jan. 22, 2021 | 1,852 views

5How to Start Investing in Canada

New to the world of online investing? Now sure how to choose which robo-advisor or online brokerage to use? Here’s how to start investing online in Canada. Get started with online investing even if you don’t have much money to invest.

Chris Muller | Jan. 25, 2021 | 11,572 views

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