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Tom Drake

See through Money in Canada - 0 views

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    The latest Canadian money is made from polymers and partially transparent. Canada released $100 bills in late 2011, and has a plan to put bills of lower denominations in circulation through the end of 2013. The new bills are meant to be more secure -- not just look cool.
Tom Drake

What Will Canadians Do with Their Pennies? - 0 views

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    The Canadian penny is being phased out, and that means that some people are considering what to do with their pennies. However, pennies will still be legal tender in Canada, so you can use them. Here are some ideas for what to do with your pennies.
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    The Canadian penny is being phased out, and that means that some people are considering what to do with their pennies. However, pennies will still be legal tender in Canada, so you can use them. Here are some ideas for what to do with your pennies.
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    The Canadian penny is being phased out, and that means that some people are considering what to do with their pennies. However, pennies will still be legal tender in Canada, so you can use them. Here are some ideas for what to do with your pennies.
Tom Drake

Canada Gets Rid of the Penny; Should the U.S. Follow Suit? - 0 views

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    Canada just released it's budget for the coming fiscal year and announced that the Royal Canadian Mint will stop producing pennies come autumn.
My University Money

Amazon Prime Canada Review - Is It Worth it? - 0 views

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    Man, was I excited when Amazon Prime Canada popped a few weeks ago when I was surfing through my favorite internet stomping grounds.
My University Money

The Canada Student Loans Centre Problem Solving Flow Chart - 0 views

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    I thought I would take a humorous (allegedly) look at what the training program must look like over at Canada Student Loans headquarters... 
David Leonhardt

Canada Mints a Glow in the Dark Coin - 0 views

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    Canada is getting ready to ditch the penny, but that doesn't mean that the Royal Canadian Mint is going to have nothing to do. Starting on Monday, the mint will issue a glow-in-the-dark coin featuring the first dinosaur discovered in northern Alberta, the Pachyrhinosaurus lacusti.
Tom Drake

How to Get Your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Early - 0 views

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    To qualify to get your CPP early, you basically have to meet two key criteria. The first is you must be over the age of 60. The second is you must have made at least one valid contribution into Canada Pension Plan.
Assaf K

How Much Money Do I Need To Retire? - 0 views

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    Wondering how much money do I need to retire? These quick retirement calculations can help you find out what you need to retire in Canada.
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    Wondering how much money do I need to retire? These quick retirement calculations can help you find out what you need to retire in Canada.
Assaf K

Dual Citizens and Double Taxation - 0 views

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    Dual citizens in Canada are subject to double taxation because the USA taxes people based on their citizenship and not their residency status.
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    Dual citizens in Canada are subject to double taxation because the USA taxes people based on their citizenship and not their residency status.
Assaf K

Cross Border Shopping Exemptions - 0 views

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    When cross border shopping, there are exemption limits to what you can purchase and bring back into Canada without paying duties and taxes at the border.
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    When cross border shopping, there are exemption limits to what you can purchase and bring back into Canada without paying duties and taxes at the border.
My University Money

Young And Thrifty | Saving Generation Y - 0 views

  • Every PF blogger has been talking about weddings these days.  No surprise because it’s wedding season I suppose.  According to the Globe and Mail, the average cost of weddings these days in Canada is $23,000.
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    Every PF blogger has been talking about weddings these days.  No surprise because it's wedding season I suppose.  According to the Globe and Mail, the average cost of weddings these days in Canada is $23,000.
My University Money

Can I Contribute To My Own RESP? - 0 views

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    We were going over the different types of registered savings accounts that Canada offers and one of my students asked me a very interesting question:
My University Money

The Best Discount [Cheap] Beers in Canada - 0 views

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    If there was even an easy-to-apply tip to save a student's budget, it's to drink cheaper booze.
My University Money

Direct Buy Canada - Is It Worth It? - 0 views

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    The main concept behind DirectBuy is that they are an "insider's club" where members can purchase brand-name goods directly from manufacturers' warehouses and by doing so avoid the large retail markups that we see on most products. But is it worth it?
Tom Drake

A New Era for Balance Junkie - 0 views

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    Balance Junkie looks to become a top personal finance blog in Canada by welcoming Tom Drake from Canadian Finance Blog and Jim Yih from Retire Happy Blog.
Robb Engen

Aeroplan Miles: How To Redeem And Collect - 0 views

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    Canadians love to travel and collect frequent flyer miles, and one of the most popular rewards programs in Canada is Aeroplan.
Tom Drake

Can Anyone Deny The Bubble Any Longer? - 0 views

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    Canada is in the middle of a large real estate bubble. Looking at Vancouver and Toronto, can anyone really deny the real estate bubble any longer?
Robb Engen

Redeeming Your Aeroplan Miles | Boomer & Echo - 0 views

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    one of the most popular rewards programs in Canada is Aeroplan.  Aeroplan members redeem their miles for over 1.5 million flight rewards each year.
Robb Engen

Shoppers Optimum Program Review - 0 views

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    The Shoppers Optimum card is definitely worth keeping in your wallet to earn rewards points.  This is one of the best rewards programs in Canada.
My University Money

What Are the Benefits of Attending an "Ivy League" Canadian School? - 0 views

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    Who would have thought that Canada has Ivy League schools? It doesn't matter which school you come from these days. A law degree from Vancouver is no different than one from Toronto. We'll show you why.
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