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Thanks to the internet, there’s now a slew of opportunities to earn money online. And we’ve rounded up a list of websites, apps and online tools that will save you money, and better still, make you some extra cash. After all, who doesn’t love earning money online while still in their pyjamas? If you’ve got…
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Aside from a home, a car is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. Since most of us don’t have that kind of money sitting around, car dealerships, banks and other financial institutions will front you the cash to buy the vehicle in the form of an auto loan. But, before you sign on…
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When you buy a house with a 25-year mortgage, it can feel like a life sentence. You’re committing to a quarter-century of payments that you must make without fail, or risk losing your home. So, what if there was a way you could pay down your mortgage faster — a “get-out-of-jail-sooner” card, so to speak…
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Canadians are known for their polite and passive nature. It’s no surprise, then, to see Canadian homeowners lagging compared to their global peers when it comes to switching mortgage providers or even doing the research on the best online mortgage lenders to see whether they can get a better deal elsewhere. According to an HSBC…
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Breaking news for Canadian investors: Wealthsimple has recently launched Wealthsimple Trade – Canada’s first (and presently only) $0 commission stock-trading app. You heard correctly: you can now buy and sell from among thousands of stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on Canadian and U.S. exchanges without paying any fees. That’s pretty newsworthy given that most…
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