Using Mobile Devices to Save Money

February 27, 2011

It’s a long time since mobile telephones were merely devices for calling people. Modern phones have, among others, high-speed Internet, text-processing programs, and options for watching movies and listening to music. In addition to these, some of the newest models are compatible with applications that allow users to save money and better manage their personal [...]

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How to Save for a Family Vacation Abroad

February 24, 2011

It is easier to save money when you have concrete, short-term goals in mind like going on a family vacation abroad. The first thing you should do is get your priorities straight. If you are in debt for whatever reason, make sure you pay it off before even thinking about a vacation. If you are [...]

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Why People Hate Receiving Gift Cards

February 12, 2011

Why is it we love giving gift cards but hate getting them? Some people are hard to shop for, and gift cards save us the trouble of looking for presents. At the same time, it is not as bad as giving cash to friends and relatives, whereby it becomes obvious that you couldn’t think of [...]

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How Much Will Neglecting Your Health Cost You

January 29, 2011

In times of economic crisis, it is either governments that cut back on health care or people themselves. According to a recent survey, 25 percent of the Canadians delayed or canceled dental and doctor’s appointments to save money. Moreover, 40 percent report that they are overwhelmed by financial problems, while 14 percent postpone buying a [...]

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The Gravest Mistakes a Home Seller Can Make

January 13, 2011

There can be many reasons why people choose to sell their homes. Some individuals, for example, are doing better than they used to and simply want to move into a better house. Others, on the contrary, may decide to put their residence up for sale because of personal issues. Disease, unemployment, or other unfortunate circumstances [...]

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Stressed About Wedding Expenses? Have a Budget

December 29, 2010

Getting married is, or at least should be, one of the happiest moments in your life. It is only natural that you want to share it with as many people as possible. However, think twice before taking out a loan to cover your vast wedding expenses. You may be still paying it off after the [...]

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How Much Does it Cost to Fall Ill

December 20, 2010

Canada is famous for its publicly funded health care system, which guarantees almost free access to treatment and medications for any patient, regardless of age, gender, social standing, and the existence or not of a preceding medical condition. While the country’s health care deserves all the plaudits it receives, this should not lull us into [...]

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How to Get Divorce and Not Lose Money

December 8, 2010

Getting a divorce is a troublesome process for everyone involved, not least because there are always money issues to be solved. Not only all common assets acquired during the marriage may have to be split, which means that you will have to lose a significant portion of your wealth, but the divorce procedure itself can [...]

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How To Ask For a Raise And Get It

November 29, 2010

Admittedly, this is a touchy subject in times of economic crisis, but one that is relevant nonetheless. You may not be comfortable asking for a raise in a period when people consider themselves lucky to even have a job, but there is something else you need to think about. If you have kept your job [...]

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Knowing When You Over-Insured Your Life and Property

November 25, 2010

It is a well-known and testified fact that Canadians are cautious and deliberating people. We would rather measure twice and not cut at all than rush it and spoil the whole job at the spur of the moment. This prudence is also reflected to a certain extent in our attitude towards insurance. According to Life [...]

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