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almost 2 years ago
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Interest rates are going up. Where can I find a better rate on a savings account?

Some savings accounts are paying as much as 2.4%. Here are the best non-promotional savings accounts rates we could f...

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almost 2 years ago
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In Your Corner: The house market has cooled. Is it still a good time to sell your home?

You might not get the peak price you would have a few months ago, but you won’t be paying that peak price for your ne...

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almost 2 years ago
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Your retirement portfolio is shrinking. What should you do?

A market downturn won’t permanently harm your portfolio, as long as you’re at least a few years away from retirement ...

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about 2 years ago
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Analysis | I have a home equity line of credit and rates are heading up fast. Am I in trouble?

If rates keep rising, your monthly interest payments could almost double. But there are some things you can do to pro...

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about 2 years ago
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Markets are getting volatile. Should you seek shelter in dividend stocks?

A diversified portfolio, with a mix of blue-chip dividend stocks and smaller-cap growth stocks, can help mitigate ris...

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over 2 years ago
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If I get another credit card, will it hurt my credit score?

It’s not about how many cards you have. It’s about how you use them, an expert explains.

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over 2 years ago
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What is my net worth — and why should I track it?

Taking stock of your net worth is a good way to start your financial journey — and track your progress going forward,...

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over 2 years ago
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What types of insurance do I really need and which can I live without?

Life, disability, critical illness. The world of insurance can be confusing. A financial planner weighs in on the one...

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over 2 years ago
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In Your Corner: The key to maximizing your workplace benefits? Find out what they are

Yes, there’s medical and dental, but you could be missing out on other financial benefits offered by your employer.

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over 2 years ago
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In Your Corner: So you need to start building an emergency fund. What’s the best way?

Emergencies are not to be confused with unexpected costs, says financial expert Jason Heath. Those should be built in...

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over 2 years ago
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In Your Corner: My house is my retirement plan. Am I doomed?

Owning a home is a great investment but we all should have other investments socked away for retirement — ideally ins...

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over 2 years ago
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In Your Corner: How should you prepare financially as you near retirement?

It’s never too early to draw out a financial road map for your retirement income, says financial expert Ian Calvert.

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over 2 years ago
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Opinion | In the market for your first car? There’s more than the purchase price you need to cons...

Auto sales are hot, up more than 50 per cent in the second quarter of 2021 compared to a year prior. Arm yourself wit...

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almost 3 years ago
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Opinion | In your corner: Are cashback credit cards worth it?

A cashback card is much simpler than a card that collects miles or points, says personal finance expert Barry Choi. S...

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almost 3 years ago
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In your corner: Can you get away with ignoring risk of inflation?

Financial planner Janet Gray said her advice for this scenario is really the advice she’d give anyone looking to fort...

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