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Having the ‘money talk’ with your teen
Students are entitled to deduct some of the costs associated with their post-secondary studies
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Three money myths about housing
Our national obsession with houses as an investment is potentially destructive, says Rob Carrick
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The keep-it-simple approach to saving
Change your mind, open a separate account for saving and keep adding to it. Is that all there is? Yes, that’s basically it
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Five questions to ask before taking on debt
Debt can be a good thing, say CNN's Ali Velshi and Christine Romans. The trick is to align it with your goals and finances
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Eight dos and don'ts for a healthy RRSP
Gordon Pape’s latest book looks at what you need to do to protect your hard-earned retirement money
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The savvy woman's guide to investing
Women investors tend to take their time selecting companies, hold onto their shares longer and are more risk-averse than men
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Take it from Einstein, it’s all about compounding
You don’t have to be a genius to become wealthy, as long as you grasp ‘the most powerful concept in the universe’
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Don’t pay interest on money you don’t owe
Treat yourself like a business and look at your true balance sheet
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Millionaires may be rich, but they have problems you don’t want
Do you think money and wealth will buy you happiness? Think again
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Find yourself first – it will lead you to your investment strategy
Are you risk tolerant? When do you need your money? These questions will help you figure out your best investing moves
