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My time at Canadian Finance Blog started with a post on Financial Literacy so it seems fitting that end with a comment on Financial Literacy as well.

Most people don't consider using a fee only financial planner when they're ready to start investing.  The first step is usually to meet with a financial advisor at your bank.

Protecting you and your family from financial disaster can be just as important as building wealth. Here's a checklist of things to think about.

4 Steps to Make Sure You Are Financially Protected from the Next Natural Disaster

How you think about money has a big impact on your finances. Take a look at four money attitudes that will lead you down the road to financial failure.

As stock market volatility continues, it's important to remember some timeless principles through your financial stages in life. Focus on the basics.

Those of us in better financial situations should give what we can to those that are less fortunate, but without peer pressure towards charity.

Those of us in better financial situations should give what we can to those that are less fortunate, but without peer pressure towards charity.

I knew the second that I started reading Financial Shenanigans: How to Detect Accounting Gimmicks and Fraud in Financial Statements that I would love it.

If you already have a financial plan, read this article. Then consider revising your plan because the chances are high that it sucks.

If you already have a financial plan, read this article. Then consider revising your plan because the chances are high that it sucks.

One of the realities of marriage is that you have to make a lot of decisions together. And, interestingly, you can be happier in your marriage if you take the time to make financial decisions together. Since money is a major source of stress in ...

One of the realities of marriage is that you have to make a lot of decisions together. And, interestingly, you can be happier in your marriage if you take the time to make financial decisions together. Since money is a major source of stress in ...

You may think your finances are out of your hands but really YOU are the one who controls the reigns. See how to take charge of your financial destiny.

Financial lessons are hard to learn when you're using an advisor who doesn't care about your money. The best way to learn is on your own.. 

Financial lessons are hard to learn when you're using an advisor who doesn't care about your money. The best way to learn is on your own..

We all want to be more financially grounded. The economy is all over the place. Here are some great tips that will help you deal with economic uncertainty.

We all want to be more financially grounded. The economy is all over the place. Here are some great tips that will help you deal with economic uncertainty.

Being unemployed is stressful both mentally and financially. Take a look at how to file for unemployment benefits so you can start replacing your lost income.

Being unemployed is stressful both mentally and financially. Take a look at how to file for unemployment benefits so you can start replacing your lost income.

PerkStreet Financial offers a free online checking account with cash back rewards when you use their debit card to make purchases and more. Here is my review.

Rob Carrick, author of How to Pay Less and Keep More For Yourself and Rob Carrick's Guide To What Is Good, Bad, and Downright Awful In Canadian Investments Today, has recently released his new book: How Not To Move Back In With Your Parents - The Young Person's Guide To Financial Empowerment. As you can tell, Mr. Carrick is not a fan of short of book titles!

The decision on whether or not to go back to school to upgrade your skills (whether you are talking about a graduate degree, a diploma, or a certificate program of some kind) often hinges on the financial viability of it.

The decision on whether or not to go back to school to upgrade your skills (whether you are talking about a graduate degree, a diploma, or a certificate program of some kind) often hinges on the financial viability of it.

Many parents give children money to control, and help them learn valuable lessons about making good financial decisions. But what if your child wants to buy something stupid?

"It's pretty well-established at this point that I don't think that I am smart enough to beat the overall stock market when it comes to investing in equities.  The good news is that I think the average returns on equities are pretty damn good, and I have a solid strategy for realizing them.  While I don't believe I'm smart enough, or willing to put in the research needed to beat the market, Mike Heroux from the The Dividend Guy blog and The Financial Blogger just might be."

It's safe to say most couple like kids. But before you add to your family you need to consider your finances. There are many expenses that come with a child.

It's safe to say most couple like kids. But before you add to your family you need to consider your finances. There are many expenses that come with a child.