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By Carla Hindman PRIDE Financial Columnist  A generation ago, most families didn’t think about financial fraud. Today, it can come in many forms – over the phone, through the mail and increasingly, online. It’s an equal opportunity crime that affects ...

See what these couples have to say about their finances. Courtesy of News Canada.

(NC) Many consumers waste money every day without even noticing it. Yet, rethinking our habits could provide savings that add up quickly over time. Here is a list of the top ways we waste money. Are there any areas where ...

(NC) If you’re in the market for a new condo, you’re definitely not alone this season. Spring is generally the most active home buying time of year. And as condos continue to rise in popularity, so do your options. While ...

(NC) Did you know that if you’re 18 years of age or older and have a valid social insurance number (SIN), you can set money aside tax-free with a tax-free savings account (TFSA)? TFSAs aren’t only for people planning for ...

(NC) Thinking green throughout the year can offer some significant benefits. Here are some easy ways you can go green in your own home and lower your energy bills: Invest in a programmable thermostat. It will automatically adjust the temperature ...

(NC) Although we are often consumed with goals to be healthier, save money and budget better, paying down debt also remains top priority for many Canadians. For the sixth straight year, a Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce survey revealed that ...

(NC) You’re working roughly 2,000 hours a year right now – how will you spend that time when you retire? It might seem an obvious question, yet when an RBC survey asked working Canadians aged 50 plus* what their plans ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar. 3, (CMC) – The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) says, the issues impacting a fragile Jamaican economy must be addressed by the new administration, despite a razor thin majority in Parliament. JCC President, Warren McDonald, in a ...

By Carla Hindman PRIDE Financial Columnist  As spring break approaches, families across Canada are planning vacations to take advantage of the much-needed time off. But worrying about money can definitely put a damper on your fun.  Here are 10 tips ...