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21
Sep

More Time or Money? Your Choice

Given the choice between more time or more money, which would you pick?

18
Sep

7 common car loan mistakes and how to avoid them

Buying a car, new or used, is a big decision — and you might be tempted to rush in without considering potential pitfalls that come with the purchase. Here are seven mistakes to avoid when you’re shopping for a car loan.

11
Sep

Back-to-school advice from kids, for kids

From the skinny on glue sticks to thoughtful tips on how to manage homework, The Globe and Mail has collected sage back-to-school advice – from kids, for kids.

9
Sep

Video: When Will Electric Cars Reflect Gas Car Prices?

As battery prices fall, the chance that you will choose an electric car keeps rising. Bloomberg’s Akshat Rathi explains.

4
Sep

How to choose and purchase the right life insurance policy

Life insurance can seem equal parts dull or morbid. But it doesn’t have to be complicated.

2
Sep

4 Financial Planning Lessons From The Japanese Art Of Kintsugi

Personal finance is an exercise in mistake management more than the pursuit of perfection. Indeed, the best financial plans are like a patchwork of art with more character and visual appeal, not unlike the 500-year-old Japanese practice of kintsugi.

26
Aug

Preparing for Your First Day Back at the Office

After the mass exodus from the land of cubicles in 2020, millions are returning to offices in 2021.

24
Aug

The 3 Phases of Making a Major Life Change

The lockdown created a period during which a lot of people had the opportunity to reflect on plans for a career change. But reflection alone doesn’t get people very far. Those who are mostly likely to act are those who actively engage in a three-part cycle of transition — one that consists of separation, liminality and reintegration.

21
Aug

Four ways to pay your mortgage off sooner

Interest adds up over time. So cut down your loan repayment time to pay less interest.

18
Aug

5 Ways To Prepare For Market Volatility

No one likes to log into their investment account and see the value of their holdings going down, but we can train ourselves not to panic.