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(NC) Every worker in Canada outside of Quebec between the ages of 18 and 70 who earns more than $3,500 each year contributes to the Canada Pension Plan. This means that roughly 19 million people contribute to and collect from ...

(NC) Helping the earth and your wallet at the same time is completely doable. These tips from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation show you how. 1. Use your window shades to your advantage. Open them up on sunny days ...

(NC) Filing your taxes can be a busy and time-consuming experience, but a little planning and these top three tips will go a long way toward ensuring a much smoother process. 1. Get organized. Mark your calendar for a quiet ...

Life is full of little tests, and the choices you make when you use credit are always being scored. Your credit score determines your credit worthiness to a lender. You get points for actions that demonstrate you can use credit ...

By Carla Hindman Director Financial Education, Visa Canada With millions of Canadian schoolchildren starting summer vacation, cries of “I’m bored” will soon be heard across the nation. Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, keeping kids entertained can be a difficult ...

From exotic vacations to golf club memberships, everyone’s vision of retirement is different. One thing in common for retirees and those approaching their golden years is the importance of confirming your goals and creating a financial plan to help you ...

When buying property, the amount that you decide for your down payment depends upon your specific financial situation. Generally, the more you put down, the lower your monthly payments will be. However, it is also important to consider the kind ...

Did you know that part of every Canadian worker’s retirement income is invested in countries around the world? Canadians are invested in developed economies such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia, as well as in developing ...

By Carla Hindman Director Financial Education, Visa Canada If you’ve got teenagers, you already know how expensive high school can be. On top of food, clothing and school supplies, a whole host of extracurricular activities are competing for a share ...

How much do you know about your credit report and your credit score? Take this quick quiz to find out: 1. Ordering a copy of your credit report is: a) only necessary when you are about to apply for a ...