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Banking with a credit union can save on fees but there are limitations

Banking with a credit union can save on fees but there are limitations

On the surface, banking with a credit union may seem a lot like a traditional bank. But it’s not.
Gen Z's growing interest in financial advice and investing fuelled by social media

Gen Z's growing interest in financial advice and investing fuelled by social media

As soon as he turned 18, Matthew Robertson set up a tax-free savings account, downloaded personal finance apps on his phone and started listening to podcasts to plug himself into the stock market.
Back-to-school cellphone plans offer choice, discounts as students leave the nest

Back-to-school cellphone plans offer choice, discounts as students leave the nest

TORONTO — A life-changing milestone awaits hundreds of thousands of first-year students preparing to head off to university and college in the coming weeks.
Renting vs. buying: Is renting for life really that bad?

Renting vs. buying: Is renting for life really that bad?

The rent-versus-buy debate has long divided financial experts and aspiring homeowners, with no clear winner in sight.
Forming good financial habits as a student can keep debt from spiralling

Forming good financial habits as a student can keep debt from spiralling

New-found freedom and an early taste of adulthood await many young adults starting post-secondary education this fall.
Paying off your mortgage is a game-changer. Think hard about what comes next

Paying off your mortgage is a game-changer. Think hard about what comes next

Buying a house is the largest purchase most Canadians will ever make and finally paying off the mortgage is likely to be a game changer.
Want to take a sabbatical? Experts weigh in on how to convince your boss

Want to take a sabbatical? Experts weigh in on how to convince your boss

Soon after Rachel Calvelli got married, she and her husband wanted to take six months off work and travel across North America.
How to get the best bang for your (extra) buck in a three-paycheque month

How to get the best bang for your (extra) buck in a three-paycheque month

Some extra cash may be about to land in your bank account. But don't label that third paycheque a bonus, experts warn.
Lost your job? Advice on how to deal with those difficult initial days

Lost your job? Advice on how to deal with those difficult initial days

Losing your job can be one of life’s toughest setbacks, so navigating it with clarity requires taking time to process your emotions, understand your legal rights, and seek professional advice – key steps to getting your career and finances back on tr
CFIB foresees recession in Canada, with economic contractions in Q2 and Q3

CFIB foresees recession in Canada, with economic contractions in Q2 and Q3

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is forecasting a recession in Canada this year. A new report from CFIB shows it's forecasting that growth declined 0.8 per cent in the second quarter and will contract by a further 0.
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