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Born to Shop
Spending money is one of the easiest things to do. Spending wisely is not quite as easy. We've all bought things that we've looked at later and thought, now why in heaven did I buy that? The cookies smelled...
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How To Get Your Children Brand Free
Those of you that have children know what an excursion to the local mall or supermarket can be like. If you're not careful, this simple trip can easily become a wallet draining experience. How often have...
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Summertime Challenges for Work At Home Moms
Summertime presents a challenge each year for home-based working moms around the country. Continuing to run one's business while keeping the...
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The Three-Ring Circus: 5 Tips for Single Moms Who Work
If you're a single mom who works, you probably don't have a lot of time to read, so let's get right to the point. In addition to your salaried...
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How to Tell Your Boss You're Pregnant
You kicked your coffee habit weeks ago, but your boss still hasn't clued into the fact that you're pregnant. You're wondering how-and when-you should share your big news at work. While there's no "right...
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Searching for Canada's Top Mompreneur
A PR consultant, a successful retailer, a web designer, a kids clothing designer… what do all these successful Canadian business women have in common? They’re all Mompreneurs™, united by...
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Saving Money
Are you planning on a "New Year's Resolution" to start saving more money in 2008? Like any resolution, unless some action is taken on your part, nothing will ever change. For example, if your...
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When should I start saving for my baby's future post-secondary education?
There is no time like the present! As a parent or a concerned adult you are going to have to consider your families educational financial...
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What is the Canada Education Savings Grant?
The Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) is an initiative introduced in the 1998 Federal Budget to encourage families to save towards their...
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What is a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and why do I need one?
A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is an investment vehicle designed to help parents, grandparents and others concerned adults finance the...
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What are the different types of Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)?
There are various RESP vehicles presently available to assist you in saving for your child's future post-secondary education. Generally speaking...
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What about self-directed RESPs?
Most Canadians don't understand that the two types of RESPs, scholarship and self-directed plans, are actually subject to different legislation. Companies like Heritage Education Funds offer a scholarship plan...
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10 Questions to ask yourself about your child's future post-secondary education
Do you want your child to benefit from a post-secondary education (i.e., community college, college or university)? Are you prepared to save...
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Borrowing To Contribute
What do you do if the RRSP deadline is fast approaching and you don't have the money to make a contribution? Simple. Borrow it. Your annual RRSP contribution is an important part of planning for your future...
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Getting Back to Work
As a working member of society you enjoy income, position, respect, working with others, a feeling of community and that somehow you are contributing something to the world. With this comes a higher self-esteem...
