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 Beware of debt settlement scamsIn debt-settlement programs, the client is often left holding the bag for a debt far greater than the original amount, and out of pocket thousands of dollars in fees, writes Brenda Shanahan
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 Scrooge's slant on smartphone paymentsJason Heath: 'it might just be that online banking, automatic debits and mobile payments have detached us from our money and turned us into zombies who give it away too easily'
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 Not all dividends are taxed the sameDividends from non-Canadian companies are treated as foreign income and are taxed at full marginal rates
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 The psychology of debtThe decision to spend or save, splurge or hoard money really comes down to a consumer's confidence about the future or their fear of it
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 Student debt: U.S. students finding leniencyAmerican educators and policymakers are looking for new solutions to a mountain of student debt that has reached the $1 trillion mark. Some are getting payment holidays, others have their debt forgiven
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 Got a house? You need a willGarry Marr: While a new survey suggests 58% of Canadians don't have a signed will, there are signs that the housing boom and the wealth it has generated has encouraged more people to put their plans in writing
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 Teachers' Pension Plan CEO offers 'dose of reality'Comment: Ontario taxpayers received a painful dose of honesty from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan President and CEO who admitted the funding formula is broken and that revolutionary changes are needed
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 New grads face high levels of debt, continue to rely on parentsNorth American students graduating in 2012 face debt loads significantly higher than their parents did and are more likely than ever to rely on their parents’ financial support
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 Fee-based financial planning isn't for everyoneFabio Campanella: While I do believe the fee-based method can lead to a more objective relationship between the advisor and the client there are still several drawbacks to the fee-based approach
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 Should you pay off your mortgage before you retire?Linda Stern: Pay off the house before you retire. That's the conventional wisdom. But is it right? Maybe not. It may even make more sense to keep that mortgage as long as you possibly can
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 Parents struggle with the 'money talk'Parents have just as tough a time talking money with their kids as they do teaching them about sex, to the point where they lie about or avoid money topics on a regular basis, a new study finds
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 Retirement: Ensuring a life-long income streamWhen you consider that you could be spending 20 years or more in retirement, chances are high that you will encounter several ups and downs in the market, and so it’s important to weigh your risk exposure relative to your need for secure income
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 We know what you're doing this weekendTime is running out for millions of Canadians that still haven’t filed their 2011 tax return, statistics suggest that almost half wait until the last week
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 When your credit card is deniedFinancial institutions are feeling the pressure of keeping up with armies of hackers who steal personal information, swipe card numbers and load those accounts with false charges
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 Really last minute tax tipsWith just days to go before the April 30 tax deadline, we have some really last minute tips for procrastinators
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 Hidden fees: Ask for the full pictureHidden fees are a major irritation for investors. If your adviser didn’t provide you with a detailed breakdown of the fees you are paying, ask for it now
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 Superheroes have money troubles tooSpider-Man needs to think about caring for his elderly aunt, Iron Man needs to get serious about getting charitable and it might be time for Mole Man to put something away for a rainy day, writes Garry Marr
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 These gains not so capitalHow much tax, if any, should we pay on capital gains? The question has received renewed attention recently, with U.S. discussions about whether taxes should be raised on the wealthiest 1%
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 Family puts pampered pets firstFamily Finance: These Toronto condo dwellers spend $650 a month for their pets. Luckily the rest of their lives are rather frugal
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 Financial SOS: Getting out of the debt trapIn this Financial SOS series, we will look at real problems faced by average and low income Canadians, and we'll search high and low for a way to help them out
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How to save money without cutting your spending It's tough to spend less and it's no fun to budget. So saving without cutting spending becomes an appealing way to pad your pockets. Here's how to do it
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 Big debt the downside of loading up on real estateHaving a proliferation of rental properties being held by everyday people is cause for concern. People not that far removed from retirement are more than a half-million dollars in debt from mortgages and HELOCs
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 CRA in bad form for e-filed ABIL claims, says judgeIf you plan to file your 2011 return electronically this tax season, a recent tax case decided last month could come in handy
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 Missing a tax return? Find it onlinePast tax returns, refund information and more can be found online at Canada Revenue agency’s website. Never lose a tax return again
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 Winners and losers in civil service pensionsEven under widely envied public sector pension plans, there are winners and losers, says a new study from the CD Howe Institute in a seldom-seen insiders' perspective
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