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I’m drowning

Last year in March I lost my job making 70K as an Account Manager based on a personality conflict with a new manager. It took 2 months for me to find a new job,...

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Stay or leave Ontario?

I am an Ontario teacher, 29 and 5 years into my career. I am also single and planning on going through life solo unless something changes. The truth is that Ontario is too damn...

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Canadian Tire Money

Does anyone out there have good ideas on how to best use Canadian tire money? I have a decent amount and will get more in the future. Is there some sort of play to...

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What’s my RRSP contribution limit for 2021?

Who gets the most benefit from a spousal RRSP? The benefit is greatest if a higher-income spouse or common-law partner contributes to an RRSP for a lower-income spouse or common-law partner. The contributor receives...

How to create a DIY investing strategy

Keeping your risk tolerance in mind can help you steer clear of riskier strategies, like buying “on margin” (with borrowed money) or trading options, where you can lose more than your initial investment. Designed...