Tag: Personal Finance
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act must be updated to serve Canadians better
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We need clear standards that ensure the accuracy of credit report information
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Equipping young people to better manage their financial futures
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Most Canadians are living beyond their means, with more than half within $200 of not being able to cover their bills and loan payments
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The telltale signs of a tax scam
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How criminals are conning people out of millions posing as the CRA
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The hidden costs of feel-good stocks
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While ESG corrupts business by entangling it with emotions and non-profit-related metrics, effective altruism applies economic theory and business analysis to charitable organizations
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Financial strain top source of worry in COVID-19 mental health crisis
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U of A public health researcher studies tools for recovery ranging from tax clinics to guaranteed basic income
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The trouble with money
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We crave, mythologize, demonize and fight wars over money. Why can’t we just treat it with respect and maintain harmony in the home?
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Why do we obsess over money?
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In the underlying psyche of most people is the fear that there’s never enough money. Why is that and how do we deal with it?
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Canadians with disabilities face barriers to financial security
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Study shows those living with disabilities average 25% less in assets and COVID-19 is making the situation worse
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How to manage your finances in the time of COVID-19
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An accounting expert offers a wealth of advice – starting with not letting your net worth define your self-worth
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Diversifying your portfolio in one neat package
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An ETF is a low-cost mutual-like fund that trades on the stock market, with a significantly different fee structure
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Comparing investment returns is a tricky task
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Each investor is unique in their goals and personal risk tolerance, so their investment portfolio should be customized to their situation
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