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Don't let the new car smell go to your head when borrowing to buy a car

Don't let the new car smell go to your head when borrowing to buy a car

OTTAWA — The thrill of driving a new car off a dealer's lot is appealing, but experts warn not to let the new car smell go to your head when it comes to borrowing money to make it happen.
Financial mythbusting 101: Don't get stuck on financial advice that doesn't ring true

Financial mythbusting 101: Don't get stuck on financial advice that doesn't ring true

TORONTO — Finance tips and advice that worked decades ago aren't always relevant in today's day and age.
Whether you have few assets or a lot, pre-nups can help prevent messy divorces

Whether you have few assets or a lot, pre-nups can help prevent messy divorces

The best-case scenario with a pre-nuptial agreement is that you never need to use it. But there are too many other scenarios to ignore — ones for which a pre-nup would’ve been helpful.
Tax changes you need to know about this year, from home offices to house flipping

Tax changes you need to know about this year, from home offices to house flipping

Taxes may well be a certainty of life, but they can morph and multiply by the year, including some big changes this filing season.
Bitcoin ETFs offer accessibility and safety but investors also need to weigh risks

Bitcoin ETFs offer accessibility and safety but investors also need to weigh risks

From claims of its potential to protect against inflation to ushering in a new era of decentralization, cryptocurrency has been hailed by enthusiasts from all walks of life as the future of investing.
Income flatlined? How to know when to take a risk and pursue a bigger paycheque

Income flatlined? How to know when to take a risk and pursue a bigger paycheque

Allison Venditti knows how hard the "should I stay or should I go" question can be.
How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items

How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items

TORONTO — When Amrita Maharaj-Dube goes shopping with her daughter, the five-year-old is instantly drawn toward all things pink and sparkly.
Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle

Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle

Critical to building a credit history, credit cards are a rite of passage into financial adulthood. Even if you’re debt-phobic or have heard too many horror stories of people maxing out their cards, you can’t skip this step.
Changing jobs? Keeping track of pension key as regulator warns of 'stranded' benefits

Changing jobs? Keeping track of pension key as regulator warns of 'stranded' benefits

Two years ago, Ihor Weryha finally felt ready to retire. The Mississauga, Ont., resident had spent 40 years working in the petrochemical industry, most of which had been evenly split between two companies.
Boundaries, communication are key for parents running the Bank of Mom and Dad

Boundaries, communication are key for parents running the Bank of Mom and Dad

TORONTO — In a world of sky-high home prices and rising cost of living, many parents are inclined to financially help their adult children.
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