Common Cents Wednesday’s: Holiday Edition

On this week’s Common Cents Wednesday’s we give you a special holiday edition. The holidays can be financially stressful and we have already told you about the top money wasters this holiday season, so instead we have created common cents list of holiday money mistakes for you to avoid this season. Dipping into Savings This […]

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Saving Big This Black Friday

Black Friday has been known to be a kick-off to the holiday shopping season. It has also grown into more than just a U.S. Thanksgiving holiday; Canadian retailers have joined in on bringing the “biggest deals” to shoppers as well. And what is Cyber Monday? Coinciding with Black Friday, Cyber Monday sticks to online exclusive […]

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Pre-Approved vs Pre-Selected in Canada: What It Really Means

A message arrives in your inbox or mailbox saying you have been pre-approved for a credit card or loan. It feels reassuring and even validating. Many Canadians interpret this as a guarantee that the funds are already theirs. Others assume it means the lender has fully reviewed their financial situation. In reality, the difference between […]

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